Kestrel Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 What apparatus do you guys use to add hydraulic oil to the rear shocks ? The filler hole is a tiny 3/8" . I've tried my smallest funnel, small diameter rubber hose in combination with a large syringe. Nothing fits but a small eye dropper. I'd be there all weekend if I went that route. I'm down about an inch from it's recommended level of 1/2" below filler opening. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Improvise, rig up something to a straw, anything. I don't even remember how I filled mine but it was not something to lose sleep about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 At a pet store, look at their syringes for feeding baby animals. Sometimes you'll find one with a curved tip accessory, perhaps 90* angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Heaps Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 I use an oil can with a flexible spout. The metal ones with the squeeze handle. Then it’s easy-peasy! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, Rusty Heaps said: I use an oil can with a flexible spout. The metal ones with the squeeze handle. Then it’s easy-peasy! Times 2! Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 I like to disconnect the arm and pump the shock lever by hand as I fill. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasJohn55 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Rusty Heaps said: I use an oil can with a flexible spout. The metal ones with the squeeze handle. Then it’s easy-peasy! YEAH! That's what I did! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 I'm almost ashamed to admit it , but a few feet away on a shelf was my seldom used metal oil can with flexible spout as Rusty Heaps and other suggested. Why I didn't even think of using this, I can only attribute to advancing age. She worked like a charm, "easy peasy". I ended up using a zip tie as a dip stick. Who needs special GM tool "Shock absorber Gun KMO 1026 & Adapter J 1611" as the manual calls for ??? Thanks guys !! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Charlie, we have all been there. Or will be! Glad it worked. Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Heaps Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Those are the ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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