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Keystone 34 3w · 08-23-2011, 10:42 PM

I need to top off my rear shocks on my 3W Coupe since the rear is starting to bounce too much. Can someone recommend options on which types of fluids are suitable to refill the shocks.

flat-v8 · 08-24-2011, 09:25 AM

I bought a small bottle of caster oil from Walmart and filled all 4 of mine, I think that's what is supposed to be in there.

rotorwrench · 08-24-2011, 10:42 AM

Do you know if they have been rebuilt/replaced since you've owned the vehicle or are they original equipment? If they have been rebuilt they may have a more modern type of oil. If they are original they will still have some form of glycerin based oil. The two don't mix. Penrite No. 2 shock oil is recommended for Houdaille type shocks used on Ford product if they have more modern wing shaft seal material incorporated. The old leather can only take glycerin.

Kerby

Keystone 34 3w · 08-24-2011, 09:41 PM

Thanks Flat V8 and Kirby. Great tip. I will have to take a sample and analyse the fluid.

rotorwrench · 08-25-2011, 10:33 AM

Glycerin has a sweet flavor to it but I don't know if you will want to taste of it. If it's been in there a long time, it might be kind of rank.

Kerby

Fe26 · 08-26-2011, 01:23 AM

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Another vote for Glycerin.

08-23-2011, 10:42 PM	#1
Keystone 34 3w Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 105	34 rear SHOCK FLUID I need to top off my rear shocks on my 3W Coupe since the rear is starting to bounce too much. Can someone recommend options on which types of fluids are suitable to refill the shocks.

08-24-2011, 09:25 AM	#2
flat-v8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Magnolia Texas Posts: 586	Re: 34 rear SHOCK FLUID I bought a small bottle of caster oil from Walmart and filled all 4 of mine, I think that's what is supposed to be in there.

08-24-2011, 10:42 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: 34 rear SHOCK FLUID Do you know if they have been rebuilt/replaced since you've owned the vehicle or are they original equipment? If they have been rebuilt they may have a more modern type of oil. If they are original they will still have some form of glycerin based oil. The two don't mix. Penrite No. 2 shock oil is recommended for Houdaille type shocks used on Ford product if they have more modern wing shaft seal material incorporated. The old leather can only take glycerin. Kerby

08-24-2011, 09:41 PM	#4
Keystone 34 3w Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 105	Re: 34 rear SHOCK FLUID Thanks Flat V8 and Kirby. Great tip. I will have to take a sample and analyse the fluid.

08-25-2011, 10:33 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: 34 rear SHOCK FLUID Glycerin has a sweet flavor to it but I don't know if you will want to taste of it. If it's been in there a long time, it might be kind of rank. Kerby

08-26-2011, 01:23 AM	#6
Fe26 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 949	Re: 34 rear SHOCK FLUID Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Another vote for Glycerin.