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| | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 132 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2009 Posts: 132 | After a complete cleaning, I filled one shock with ATF. It seems to work as it should, but the resistance is quite stout. When I push on it, it moves quite slowly, and I, like, ain't no light-weight.
Is it acceptable to be quite firm, or should I look for thinner fluid?
Gary (1939 3/4 ton JD pickup) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | A good working shock is quite hard to move.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 132 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2009 Posts: 132 | Dave,
If that's the case, I think I have at least one good shock. Somewhat of a surprise after all these years. I will get into the others...soon...
Thanks,
Gary | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | I have been using ATF for 25 years in shocks with good results.
Good luck with the next shock!
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