air shocks?

way2fast4u · 02-10-2011, 10:05 AM

i was wondering if it matters how i place my shocks ive seen some buggys with them straight up from the axle then some tilted foward ive never messed with any of this before but figured the 4 link out with alot of help from carwash there fox 2.0 16 inch goin on the rear samurai i am wanting to do it right and not spend the money on these shocks again
what are the do's and dont's of air shocks
thanks steven

T-bird · 02-10-2011, 12:59 PM

As I understand, with standard shocks you are to mount them at a 90 degree angle to the lower control arm on a 4 link. I am not sure if air shocks would be any different, but I would guess not.

way2fast4u · 02-10-2011, 04:15 PM

does anyone know how to set the shocks up what oil do i use how much air or does it really matter jus make it sit level and ride ? thanks in advance steven

kydc2 · 02-10-2011, 05:03 PM

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...hox/index.html

Trail gear uses 370cc of shock oil on their 16" air shocks. And yeah you just adjust the psi to get your ride height. On a samurai you will probably need about 200psi.

Haddix505 · 02-10-2011, 06:24 PM

We use fork oil in ours. Get it at a dirtbike shop

flatlander757 · 02-10-2011, 10:49 PM

Set the shocks up so they are 90 degrees to the LCAs(when viewed from the side) at full bump. If you put them 90 degrees at ride height, then your control arms basically have a "camming" effect and the shocks will have LESS dampening as it gets closer to bottoming out...

As far as when viewed from the front, that depends on a lot of how much straight line vs crawling you'll be doing. I'd just angle them inwards a bit wherever they fit best.

way2fast4u · 02-15-2011, 11:12 AM

ok i got them mounted today and tried to let some nitrogen out and accidently let to much out so where can i get these filled at any ideas in the nky area i know tire discounters has nitrogen but can they put 180psi in them and be able to read it on a gauge. i read somewhere it has to be high compression nitrogen is that even the same stuff ??? thanks for the help in advance steven

yellowjacket · 02-15-2011, 01:33 PM

If u know any hvac guys we ussually carry nitrogen... If your in my neck of the woods I can swing by and fill ya up.

flatlander757 · 02-16-2011, 01:45 PM

Try a paintball supply place.

02-10-2011, 10:05 AM	#1
way2fast4u Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8	air shocks? i was wondering if it matters how i place my shocks ive seen some buggys with them straight up from the axle then some tilted foward ive never messed with any of this before but figured the 4 link out with alot of help from carwash there fox 2.0 16 inch goin on the rear samurai i am wanting to do it right and not spend the money on these shocks again what are the do's and dont's of air shocks thanks steven

02-10-2011, 06:24 PM	#5
Haddix505 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bethel,oh Posts: 134	We use fork oil in ours. Get it at a dirtbike shop __________________ Jeeps are cute. Barbe drives one.

02-15-2011, 01:33 PM	#8
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	If u know any hvac guys we ussually carry nitrogen... If your in my neck of the woods I can swing by and fill ya up. __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

02-10-2011, 12:59 PM	#2
T-bird Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Centerville Posts: 123	As I understand, with standard shocks you are to mount them at a 90 degree angle to the lower control arm on a 4 link. I am not sure if air shocks would be any different, but I would guess not.

02-10-2011, 04:15 PM	#3
way2fast4u Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8	does anyone know how to set the shocks up what oil do i use how much air or does it really matter jus make it sit level and ride ? thanks in advance steven

02-10-2011, 05:03 PM	#4
kydc2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Taylor Mill, KY Posts: 25	http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...hox/index.html Trail gear uses 370cc of shock oil on their 16" air shocks. And yeah you just adjust the psi to get your ride height. On a samurai you will probably need about 200psi.

02-10-2011, 10:49 PM	#6
flatlander757 Fartface extrordinair Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Carrollton Posts: 127	Set the shocks up so they are 90 degrees to the LCAs(when viewed from the side) at full bump. If you put them 90 degrees at ride height, then your control arms basically have a "camming" effect and the shocks will have LESS dampening as it gets closer to bottoming out... As far as when viewed from the front, that depends on a lot of how much straight line vs crawling you'll be doing. I'd just angle them inwards a bit wherever they fit best.

02-15-2011, 11:12 AM	#7
way2fast4u Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 8	ok i got them mounted today and tried to let some nitrogen out and accidently let to much out so where can i get these filled at any ideas in the nky area i know tire discounters has nitrogen but can they put 180psi in them and be able to read it on a gauge. i read somewhere it has to be high compression nitrogen is that even the same stuff ??? thanks for the help in advance steven

02-16-2011, 01:45 PM	#9
flatlander757 Fartface extrordinair Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Carrollton Posts: 127	Try a paintball supply place.