savage shocks

[TwistedCreations]

well i thought i would go ot and buy a set of savage shocks just to try them out and see how they do..i am wanting to switch the oil in them to a heavier weight..when i fill them back up, what is the proper way to know the right amount of oil. also, do i have to bleed the air out of them somehow?

any links on this info that i have not came across..thanks guys

mucho appreciato :lol:

 

[4XADICT]

According to my Savage book it says to fill them full (to the top) then slowly move the shaft up and down to release any traped air then screw the cap on with the shaft all the way up. Hope this helps.

 

[Gimbal]

Fill the shock up with oil, almost to the top, leave a small "dish" in the oil with the outer rim of the oil all the way to the top.
Thread the shock cap all the way on, then back it off a few turns so the air can escape, but the cap will stay on when you pull on it.
Slowly compress the shock, watching for oil and air bubbles escaping under the cap, some oil will come out. Try to get as much air out as you can.

I had to do this several times on each savage shock. If the shock builds up pressure from too much oil inside, it will blow the seals or the cap off. The way you can tell if there is too much pressure inside is the shaft will slowly spring out of the shock when you compress it. If you can get them so it only springs out about 1/4" or so, you are good to go.