What should I do when I change the oil in my air shocks?
4 when the shock is filled with no more than 10 oz of oil put the air fitting back on the shock with thread sealant and reinstall on the bike. You are now ready to do the same for the second shock. Wow, good looking job on the device. Better yet, install Progressive 440’s and never worry about air pressure again. Best thing I ever did to my bike.
Can you use fork fluid in your shock?
Some older (mostly vintage street) bikes actually called for atf in the forks. Fork oil and shock oil is the same stuff, when comparing same weights of course. ALL the professional suspension tuners (including dealers) I know use fork oil in shocks because, umm, well…. its the same stuff.
How to install shocks on a Chevy truck?
1 First of all, block the wheels so that the vehicle does not move away. The transmission should be in ‘park’ mode or 1st gear. 2 If you find out that the shocks are rusty, then it is recommended to use penetrating oil before starting any process. 3 Take out the jack to jack the truck up and secure it on the stands.
How do you replace a Ford rear shock absorber?
On some Ford products there’s an external motor drive, and you can unplug it from the old shock and install it on the new one. In most other cases, you get a choice of shock absorber designs. If the shock rod spins endlessly as you try to remove the upper mount, try Vise-Grips on the flatted end of the rod.
When do you need to replace your shocks and struts?
You might need to replace your shocks or struts if you find that your ride quality or your handling is suffering. To inspect your struts, check visually for dents, punctures, or leaking fluid. Cupping, or uneven wear of the tires, is also a sign of a failed shock or strut.
Where to Mount shock absorbers on front suspension?
However, more often than not, this isn’t always the case. So, if your suspension travels straight up and down (typically only seen on Ford Twin Traction Beam or the Chevy Independent Front Suspension), then you would want to mount the shock really far outboard, near the ball joints, and as close to vertical as possible.
Where does the hydraulic fluid go in a shock absorber?
The hydraulic fluid located in the damper body, is forced through tiny holes (Orifices) in the piston head as it travels (compresses or rebounds). However, the orifices let only a small amount of fluid through the piston, which in turn slows down spring and suspension movement.
How does oil get out of a shock absorber?
The oil and the piston are sealed within a closed container and under normal conditions oil doesn’t get out and none ever needs to be added. Note that a shock absorber doesn’t actually absorb the shock of a bump; that’s the job of the springs and certain other components of the suspension.