rear shocks

[bigguy]

Was planning on replacing my rear shocks on my old Aspy.I bought a used set off ebay a number of years ago. When I checked the shrader valve to see if there was air in the replacement shocks, oil came out. Does this mean the shocks are no good?

 

[slabghost]

No. They are supposed to have oil in them.

 

[bigguy]

Yes of course, but I didn't think the oil should come out when you depress the air valve

 

[slabghost]

Read some of the shock threads. These are air/hydraulic shocks. Air pressure will push out any oil near the valve or air line if it's been in any other position besides vertical.

 

[bigguy]

Thanks a lot , makes sense. These shocks were laying horizontal on my bench so hence the oil purge