Rebuilding Shocks

[TerryD]

It's about time to rebuild my rear Radflo shocks for the Xterra. They aren't leaking or damaged, they're just not dampening as good as they did 50k miles ago when I installed them.

I'm figuring new seals and an oil change should freshen them back up. Radflo wants me to send them in but I think I should be able to reseal them myself. They will sell me the seals but they don't seem to want to give me any advice on working on them.

I was hoping some of you would have some tips and tricks for me before I dive into this.

 

[ktmoutfront]

These guys have all of the kits and tools. They give tech support to a small extent. I have not done radflo shocks, so not sure on specialty tools.

RADFLO SEAL KITS

Your one stop shop for King Shocks, Fox Racing Shox, Sway-A-Way, Radflo, Dirt Logic, Icon Vehicle Dynamics, Kuster, Pro Comp, Eibach, FOA, Walker Evans Racing, shock seal kits / rebuilt kits and common hard parts on the web aimed at the do it yourselfer.

www.shockseals.com

 

[ktmoutfront]

 

[jake 03]

Shocks are super simple. There are some pretty good how to videos on YouTube showing how to service King or Fox shocks.
I would imagine that Radflo shocks are basically the same as far as service goes.

 

[Babaganoosh]

I was scared at first but it really isn't that bad. Research and spend the money on tools. The worst part is the regulator and bottle.

Just lay it out on a rag as you pull it apart.

 

[TerryD]

Thanks guys!

I was scared at first but it really isn't that bad. Research and spend the money on tools. The worst part is the regulator and bottle.

Just lay it out on a rag as you pull it apart.

What all tools do you think I would need?