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#889639 10/15/2012 8:19 PM
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Hi

Took one of my rear leaver shock apart tonight
to see whats inside, what I found out was I had no oil does anyone know how much oil to put in, might as well find out how much goes in the front as well, also what do you think about putting some of the lucas hydraulic stop leak do you thing it would seal up any leaks Thx


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Jack oil is used, thick oil or stop leak will make them "hard" I think. Fix the seals and fill to fill hole. They are also called knee shocks.


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Or you can have them rebuilt for a whopping $150 each with a one year warranty.


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thx for your replies

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Originally Posted by bartamos
They are also called knee shocks.

We always called them Grass Hopper Shocks.


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Originally Posted by Pre '68 Dave
We always called them Grass Hopper Shocks.
wouldn't that be an electrical problem? wink

the rebuilder calls them "lever type shocks" ... GM called them single acting or double acting shock absorbers

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