ohiojackREAR SHOCKS
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REAR SHOCKS
Is the best way to drain the rear shocks to just hang upside down? I just get a few drops out and i can't compress them to get the oil out. Both shocks are hanging upside down in my garage. If no more oil comes out do I just go ahead and fill them? On my nomad I had to compress and remove my springs before I could compress and refill. ohiojack
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Re: REAR SHOCKS
Hello Jack. here is a video that Don made:
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Re: REAR SHOCKS
I would try flushing them with some lightweight oil to get all the old gunk out of them before refilling them with good oil. I used a 10wt oil instead of the recommended 5wt. I just think that kinda helps the compression damping a little.