Re: Knee-Action Shocks- Work Best with Fluid!

Posted by Daniel Leininger On 2008/6/16 23:27:49

Thanks for all the comments.
Sounds like I am not the only one needing to learn shock absorber maintenance.

I have driven 50 miles and the shocks are leaking. Don't know how long they will go. (The oil does enhance the old Clipper frame. Really shines. Hasn't covered the floor yet like JD in KC, but It probably will. I had Johnson's Hydraulic Jack Oil -no SAE Rating on the quart.)

Next I will try Owen_D's suggestion of Mobile DTE SAE 20W Hydraulic Oil. After that "Apple Hydraulics, here I come."

Thanks for the input. I definitely prefer Shocks to NO shocks after this brief experiment.

Will keep you all updated.

DanL