Shocks

[coolcoupe]

Should the rear axle be on stands to check fluid level on lever shocks ?

 

[Kube]

Level ground is good enough.

 

[coolcoupe]

Thanks Kube

 

[ford38v8]

Like the transmission and differential, the shocks are to be filled only to the level of the inspection hole on the side. This procedure requires the car to be sitting level.

 

[coolcoupe]

I got her done today,both were down 3 ounces,I feel better now.

 

[Kube]

I got her done today,both were down 3 ounces,I feel better now.

Three ounces? My gosh, they were empty!

 

[coolcoupe]

Sorry Kube, I meant the ******/rear end was down 3 ounces.

 

[Kube]

Sorry Kube, I meant the ******/rear end was down 3 ounces.

You scared me at first!

 

[coolcoupe]

While I got your attention, do I fill the shocks to the top or leave some room at the top ?

 

[Kube]

While I got your attention, do I fill the shocks to the top or leave some room at the top ?

Fill em up...

 

[coolcoupe]

I've got everything ATF to hydraulic oil that goes into them, what's your take on that ?

 

[Clem Clement]

In my '39 pickup, I drained the shocks by their removal, flushed them and refilled with hydraulic oil (I believe.) I marked the mid line of the adj with yellow paint and set them in that position (They were all over the marking scale.