I have used power steering fluid in my TR6. I can't tell the difference,
but I think the shocks are old enough refilling them won't matter anyway.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 (being restored, but will be drivable when the transmission's
back in)
On Mon, 17 Mar 1997, Jack I. Brooks wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with different weight oils in their lever arm
> shocks?
>
> I have elected not to have my shocks rebuilt as I think they are in pretty
> good shape, but they do appear to be low on oil. (There is no fresh oil on
> the outside of the shocks.) I know the mainstream vendors sell "shock" oil,
> but I am curious if anyone has any experience with using different wt oils,
> ie. motorcycle fork oils, etc, instead.
>
> I have used synthetic motorcycle fork oil in motorcycle forks. It is
> available in a wide variety of weights and in very stable. Should be great
> for lever arm shock tuning. I just need some help in finding a good weight
> to start with. Now that I have mastered removal of the shock link from the
> spring perch, I am willing to remove them a time or two to get a good
> handling, comfortable ride.
>
> Jack Brooks
> 1960 TR3-A
>
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