Aaron65 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Hey all, What do you all use for oil in your lever shocks? I'm having mine rebuilt right now and would like to buy the oil before they get back...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roadmaster Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Aaron65 - I went back and looked on my computer and I had saved a thread about this (thread was 'Topic: Trans fluid/shock oil questions'. The posted answer was from 'Stripgear Member# 9139 on 08-25-2002 The answer given was hydraulic jack oil which you can buy by the quart in auto parts stores.Hope this helps. Let us know what you use and how it went. One guy suggested using an old ketchup bottle, the ones you can squirt and a mirror (like a dentist uses) to be sure and not overfill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Straight eight Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 When I had my shocks rebuilt, I asked the rebuilder what kind of oil he used. He sent me a quart for when top off time occured. There are different weights just like engine oil. I thought and still to think its a good idea to use the same oil the rebuilder uses. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Albert Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 motorcycle shock oil comes in different weights,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajordanbuick51 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 bob's automobilia sells the stuff that is supose to be the stuff that was made for it. I got some to top off the 51 buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks for all of your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan O Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Hello - how did you remove your rear shock links from the frame? I have a '49 Roadmaster and they don't just mpop out. Is there a bolt or something up there? My manual has no instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 There's a nut on the top and on the bottom. After removing the nuts, I heated the places where the link went in with a propane torch for about a minute or so, then I tapped em with a hammer and they came right out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick8 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I remember reading several years ago, in a technical article written by a lubrication specialist, that Morey's engine Oil Stabilizer was the same thing as the old Delco shock oil. Alas, I have not found Morey's in a local store, although they are still in business andit was available on the iNternet. I am sending my shocks to Apple or another rebuilder and hope they will tell me what to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDude Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I used http://www.classicautoshocks.com/ to rebuild my shocks. They are half the price of Apple and much easier to deal with. You aren't paying for the name..! It's a small, family owned company that had done nothing but rebuild shocks for 4o years. They are very friendly and will happily spend time on the phone with you. Wether it's getting them to rebuild your shocks, or just information you want, give them a call. I think you will be happy. They treated me very well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 I wish I would have known about them a few months ago!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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