[atwinda]

OK, so I have these 14" travel Fox 2.0 Non-coilovers (air shox) just sitting around.. I want to use them for a 4 link, but that just isn't going to happen anytime soon. Well, today I blew my ranchos (big supprise!) and I need something like tomorrow. Can I just release the nitro out of the non-coilovers and fill them with shock oil? or leave them slightly charged with nitro? I mean, that's basically the same thing as a nitro charged 7100 or something, correct? Just with a 1.25" shaft...

How would I go about releasing the nitro if I indeed can? Will oil and nitro come out?

Yes, I would be doing a relocation if I indeed can use them.

Thanks, Andy

 

[rojodiablo]

Man, Andy, the torches are gonna come out on this one..... I would say if you dump nitrogen, use a regulator, and only lose about half. Now I am on the hit list, too.... only nitro will come out, there is a separation piston. If you are at 200psi, I would start with 150psi, and see how it works, before dumping too much more. I know some guys who have tapped out a regular bil, and welded the hole shut afterwards, to go after a softer ride. I told them they were nuts, one fellow said he had done this for years.... By the time you spend on a relocation which isn't going to be permanent, maybe just buy some explorer pro comps or the like to hold you over....

 

[atwinda]

regulator, check. Yeah, I was going to start in small amounts, I was thinking 10psi at a time starting below 150psi- checking the ride as I go.. Unless someone can tell me what a 7100 is charged at... Then I could easily match that.

 

[atwinda]

Shock in question:

http://www.foxracingshox.com/website/ProductList.asp?Market=OffRoad&SubCategoryId=38

See how it says "click logos to..." click "2.0 non-coil-over"

Mine have a slightly different.. um.. lower eye I guess, than the ones pictured, but the ones pictured are not the 1 1/4" shaft (air shock) design, like I have. So seeing as how they only consider the 1 1/4" shock an air shock, I would assume it's possible to use it at a lower psi as a regular shock? That's basically all I am asking...

 

[atwinda]

bump to the top.

 

[atwinda]

so seeing as how no one seems to know, does anyone know a reason why I shouldn't try it?

 

[rojodiablo]

so seeing as how no one seems to know, does anyone know a reason why I shouldn't try it?

Check with Corey, he will know for sure. And, since we were wrong for a dozen reasons, he will chastise us both. But, then we'll know.... :xdevil:

 

[atwinda]

screw it, I did it. running 100psi, and the ride is great.. I'll have pics tomorrow.