How do you.. filling oil shocks with diff oil

[fullmetal]

I read that you can fill oil shocks with diff oil to make them almost as stiff as coilovers. The current shocks I have in my ae86 seem to be stock (i.e. dead) oil shocks but I couldn't see any obvious way to flush oil out and refill it. I spoke to a friend and he thought it should be a sealed unit but we didn't take the shock apart in anyway to see. Can anyone confirm this is true and help me with details?

[rxbenny]

they are not as sealed unit just unscrew the top and it comes apart just make sure the seals are not cactus.

or save up and buy tokico hts102's

[fullmetal]

The seals as in the seals on the shock itself? Anyone got a spare pair of front shocks they can donate to me for me to do this on? http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/smile.gif

[mattysshop]

if your in brisbane i can give you my old TRD greens.. there stock height..and pretty worn out!! but freebees are the best for experiments!

[fullmetal]

I'm in Adelaide unfortunately.. but they are oil shocks too? If I can't find a set down here soon are you willing to ship them if I cover the cost with a bit extra for your trouble?

[mattysshop]

there not gas shocks so i'd assume so!.. PM your details i'll ship them off tomorow.. http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/smile.gif

[fullmetal]

EDIT

[.wolfwood]

Originally posted by rxbenny@Jan 12 2006, 12:44 PM
they are not as sealed unit just unscrew the top and it comes apart just make sure the seals are not cactus.

or save up and buy tokico hts102's
hts 102's are no longer made

[rxbenny]

it is true but i am sure there will be stock still if you are quick or is it to late already
mine rock though .......