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b210 strut cartridge replacement help/advice


Zeek90

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If the struts have never been apart they still have the original oil filled dampers. Do what I did on both my 710s. Empty out the old thin hydraulic oil and refill with motorcycle fork oil. I used Belray 20w oil. It's thicker than what was in it so resists being pushed through the valving. Firmed the shock action up nicely. $17  for one liter and that's enough for three struts.

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If they have never been changed to the insert or cartridge type, yes. If never changed they will have the factory oil filled ones.

 

Here's some stuff on it... 

 

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/24412-my-76-710-goon/page-4  20W fork oil from Belray

 

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/17682-my-island-74-710/page-16  Ordinary ATF (about 7-12W)

 

The reasoning is simple enough. Thicker hydraulic oil is harder to push through the small valve holes. The valving is designed for your car size, spring and weight it's just firmer now. I used auto trans fluid in the sedan my wife drives.

 

Also at the same time I had the struts out I made some changes so I could adjust the ride height and stiffen the spring. If doing this, learn more about trimming the springs to add stiffness.

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