Ozzy87 Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hey guys, I have some works A-T Steeler front shocks with dual rate springs on the front, and a single rate works shock with remote rez and adjustable preload on the back. I am going to rebuild them and was wondering what you guys would suggest for oil viscosity and valving. The guy at my dealership said between 150-220 psi of nitrogen, and recomended between 3 and 5 weight oil, leaning more toward 3. I don't have them apart yet so i can't tell ya where the valving is at now. I ride mostly aggressive trail and woods, and do some occasional MX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy87 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Also, after I rebuild them do you think schock covers would be a good idea, or shouldn't i waste my money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Ask Gimmeeabeer on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoast Banshee Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Ask Gimmeeabeer on here. Like he said or you could always suck it up send them out to TCS and have them valved for you weight and style of riding. May cost you 5-600 but its totally worth it imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 The "shock service" paper I got with my A-T Steelers says 10w and 250psi...I can scan & email it or copy & snail mail it if ya want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) haha. thanks for the rep guys. Oil? I don't even remember what I used on my last shock build. I think it was PJ-1 super slick? Valving, that is way over my head for the time being. I cant help you there. The shocks I have played with all had different valve designs, so those shim numbers would be irrelevant. My suggestion is a DIY kit from racetech. If you cant tell, Im a fan. They build some serious stuff. Now that I think about it, RT, prob doesnt do stuff for works. Youll will just have to call them and see what they say. About the oil thing. Thats a cheap way to stiffen up your valving. BY just doing an oil change to a higher viscosity you instantly and cheaply have a new stiffer ride. Sorry if this does not help much. Valving is a very complicated thing, that for you app, I have no experience with. Edited March 29, 2007 by gimmeabeer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 haha. thanks for the rep guys. Oil? I don't even remember what I used on my last shock build. I think it was PJ-1 super slick? Valving, that is way over my head for the time being. I cant help you there. The shocks I have played with all had different valve designs, so those shim numbers would be irrelevant. My suggestion is a DIY kit from racetech. If you cant tell, Im a fan. They build some serious stuff. Now that I think about it, RT, prob doesnt do stuff for works. Youll will just have to call them and see what they say. About the oil thing. Thats a cheap way to stiffen up your valving. BY just doing an oil change to a higher viscosity you instantly and cheaply have a new stiffer ride. Sorry if this does not help much. Valving is a very complicated thing, that for you app, I have no experience with. Atleast I got to post a funny picture out of this deal :laugh: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawarriorman Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Also, after I rebuild them do you think schock covers would be a good idea, or shouldn't i waste my money? I have shock covers, but I tend to leave them off unless Im going to be riding somewhere that might be muddy or rocky. Rocks can ding the shaft (not that likely though), and will ding the springs. You keep them covered in mud and dirt all the time, and it will wear the seals out faster. If you do get covers, get the neoprene covers. Short answer, you ride on sandy, dry terrain, don't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I have shock covers, but I tend to leave them off unless Im going to be riding somewhere that might be muddy or rocky. Rocks can ding the shaft (not that likely though), and will ding the springs. You keep them covered in mud and dirt all the time, and it will wear the seals out faster. If you do get covers, get the neoprene covers. Short answer, you ride on sandy, dry terrain, don't worry about it. I am only using shock covers because none of the springs match the color scheme of my bike. :ninja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy87 Posted March 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Thanks for the help guys, but my dealer said that going to thicker oil to stiffin the suspension was a wrong thing to do because then i might not get the full function of my shock unless im really pounding on them, he said it has to be controlled by valving, if you could e-mail me those papers you have for the A-T steelers it would definatley help me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Thanks for the help guys, but my dealer said that going to thicker oil to stiffin the suspension was a wrong thing to do because then i might not get the full function of my shock unless im really pounding on them, he said it has to be controlled by valving, if you could e-mail me those papers you have for the A-T steelers it would definatley help me out. Well I jacked around with the email thing but couldn't attach pics so I'll try it this way: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy87 Posted March 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thanks for the instructions BenBB, these will definatly come in handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thanks for the instructions BenBB, these will definatly come in handy No problemo, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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