I'm high as hell, stumbled across this video, had no need to rebuild a shock, and 10 minutes later I'm still here just mesmerized by this amazing video. In all seriousness this video is phenomenal. I wish I had teachers like you when I was a kid.

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it! You might enjoy our latest video, too - kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5qLmcuhpbK8lbg.html

This is extremely well produced and very informative. Using a large off-road unit makes it a whole lot easier to see the piston porting and shims than a sports car shock.

Thanks so much, Ben!, I learned an absolute ton of information from this video. Your time and efforts are very much appreciated!

@ShockService

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear it, thank you!

Thanks for posting, you saved me 700$ worth of service. I literally went to the home depot/ hardware store bought 20$ seals, synthetic engine oil, and my struts perform excellent. Thanks again

This helped me rebuild my snowmobile shocks, I couldn't have done it without you, thanks, Ben!

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it, thank you for watching!

I just rebuilded my king shocks here in Argentina. All your info was very helpfull. Thanks

@ShockService

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear it!!

Extremely well explained. Nice job on explaining what you are doing and the tools being used. Will definitely recommend to friends trying to do their own rebuild.

@ShockService

5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it, thank you!

Congrats, nice to see someone really knowing what he is doing

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Motorcycle trick. Hit the shaft with a dead blow to crack the compression shims, if you dont the compression port is full of air under the shim

Appreciate the info on how to remove the misalignment spacers (at the 16 minute mark)!

Filthy is the best, wish you guys shipped to Canada. Solid content!

Ben thank you so much for all videos. Been learning a lot

@ShockService

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it!

Excellent R/R video. Great explanation and detail! Thx Ben!!

Nice Video! Watched in preparation of a King rebuild and actually learned a bit more compared to the Fox rebuilds I'm familiar with.

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it, thank you for watching and sharing!

Learn a lot from this video. Thanks Ben... Happy Holidays...

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it, thank you!

Such an awesome video! Thank you Ben!

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it, thank you!

Great content!! All ur videos are so well explained, u deserve more of a following

@ShockService

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Very professional, compliments!

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Very great informative video I loved my old setup on my previous vehicle now working on a new build happy to say I will be buying more kings from you guys very soon.

very well done Ben!

Brilliant! Thank you so much for the lesson!

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Amazing video. Thanks

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very informative. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing the knowledge. Very helpful !

@ShockService

5 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thanks for watching!

@TheCortez714

Ай бұрын

When you're setting the depth on the internal floating piston, are you putting measuring tape on the center of the piston or on the edge lip?

Very nice, thank you very much for what you said.

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Always welcome, thank you for watching!

Thank you sir 🙏

Good Job 👍

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

Tks bro

Great video. Thank you. Thinking of rebuilding my coilovers. Is the process the same?

if i lower the nitrogen pressure will make my shocks softer?

Amazing video. INFORMATIVE and interesting. All your videos are this way! I will be contacting you in next couple weeks to help me outfit my 2018 F150.

thanks ben. we want to see how to calculate revalving shims

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

That takes years of experience and can't be taught in a video beyond very simple examples. For a valving consultation, please contact us.

Great informative video. You're very knowledgeable. I'd be interested in seeing you rebuild front shocks from a Funco sandcar....they have an airbag attached

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, if one ever comes through the shop we will be sure to film it.

Excellent Video! Subscribed now! Just wanted to know how rebuilding works so that when I drop my MCS Coilvers to a shop. I get to ask them some questions

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it, thank you for subscribing!

can you make a video with a coilover 2.5 king shock spring removal?

Great video! thanks!!!

This is a fantastic video Ben. Thanks for putting this information out. Would you be able to do a video on breaking down a King coil-over shock? I figure that once the coil is off, the process is very similar.

@JacobMueting

5 ай бұрын

Just did it with my front coil-overs. Exact same thing except for needing a spring compressor. I got it off Amazon, only one or 2 that will work for king coilovers

@alexmill1776

4 ай бұрын

@@JacobMueting thanks for that info! Which compressor did you go with? Did you feel safe using it?

How does rebuilding a coilover with a internal floating piston differ? I have the King OEM coilovers for my 3rd gen 4runner and would like to rebuild/revalve them.

Good video thanks ...FYI can you do video on Tacoma 05 and up would be helpful when you guys get a chance Good video 🍻😎👍🏻

Hey, I ordered bushings and misalignment spacers. Are the spacers supposed to fit inside the bushing easily? Do they have to be pressed in? I can't fit them in by hand and am worried I got the wrong size.

Thanks Ben For All Your Information But Where Can ,t I Get The Seals Kit For The Bilstein Shock 5160 With Reservoir? Same That You Fixed but With Out Agustmet.

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Bilstein parts are very hard to source, you may need to special order them through a vendor like Summit Racing.

I am rebuilding my Icon 2.5 w/ reservoir shocks and this was very helpful. Before this video, there wasn't much help on rebuilding a remote shock. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. It answered several questions that I had. Do you offer rebuild services for Icon shocks? How about the revalving and revalving consultations for Icon?

@ShockService

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, so glad to hear it! At the moment we only service King shocks but may expand into other brands in the future. Cheers!

HI, thanks for this video, i have the same shock absorbers on my land cruiser j8, can I measure the pressure from the valve of the tanks with a normal air pressure gauge?

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, as long as the gauge is rated for 200-300 PSI.

How much fluid is normal used in a 2.5 Resi. Rebuild ? 14 inch travel

Great video New subscriber Cheers

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad to hear it!

Great video! Do you have any videos on rebuilding king air shocks?? Thanks in advance!

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion. The process is very similar, however, the oil volume is measured out precisely.

I wonder why King uses the clear silicone O rings. That gets eat up really fast. I replaced those with nitrile and it didn't leak much longer.

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

King o-rings are black with the exception of the shaft o-ring which is redundant so leaking really isn't an issue. We recently serviced a set of King shocks off of a Peterbuilt truck with 300,000 miles on them (well beyond the recommended service interval) and 3 of the 4 shocks had no leaks.

Спасибо друг👍🤝😎

Hello about King Shocks Shock Fluid , Can I use other brands of shock oil ? if possible Is that 5w or 10w

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Yes, most medium (10W) shock oils will work great.

great video. Just got one observation, instead of pulling the end of the reservoir out introducing air, why not leave it all the way down replace the core then charge, reducing air intrusion? Or is this being too meticulous? Being that air is 78% nitrogen anyways?

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Leaving the IFP in would not allow a full draining of the oil and you would still have air bubbles in the reservoir hose.

Thank you Ben I have a class 8 truck and have roading shocks I need them rebuilt.2ould you be willing to rebuild them . I am sure you know reading went out of business. Thank you

@ShockService

4 жыл бұрын

We'd be happy to! Please email me at sales@shockservice.com

If you replace the remote reservoir hose.. will oil/nitrogen start to leak? Is it difficult to replace the hose?

@ShockService

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, oil would leak if you remove the hose. To properly replace or repair a reservoir hose the shock must me opened and drained, then reassembled.

Ben thanks for a great video! If I want to adjust the angle of my high pressure line fittings, do I need to release the Nitrogen pressure from the remote reservoir first?

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

Great question, typically not. NPT fittings can be rotated but they will require significant force and should only be turned clockwise if possible (but avoid stripping the threads). ORB fittings have an o-ring and can be rotated without loosing oil or pressure. JIC/AN fittings need to be "cracked" loose just about enough to rotate the fitting before being tightened back down. It is common for a drop or two of oil to come out, even when done correctly, but this is not something to be concerned about.

Trying to find the correct spanner wrench to purchase, what's the part number of the one you're using?

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Stanley Proto JC482 Adjustable Spanner Wrench 2" x 3/16" Pin amzn.to/3hJWN64

Nice and very helpful video. Can you give advice about measuring floating piston deep. In first time of rebuilding I'm not measure deep of sitting piston. And now feel incorrect work of shocks. I understand that length of reservoir cylinder may different than yours, but I think that correct position - to shock to shrader valve. Thanks for any advice.

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

This is covered in section 17 of this video: Verify IFP Positioning - 46m 40s

Does the piston have to be fully extended when getting the air out of the system just before pushing shaft retainer i to the cavity? If not, how do i know if there is enough fluid in the system if the piston is down in the cavity filling the cavity with its own “piston volume.”

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, but the higher it is the more oil gets moved to the reservoir to set the IFP.

How often should you rebuild?

Very informative Ben and great job with your comprehensive content. Just curious as to whether or not King, or your firm, offers stainless Schrader fittings as well as stainless fittings for the Aeroquip plumbing from the shock to the reservoir,, If they do hopefully it's of the 316L variety, marine grade and not just 304, "exterior". Please advise at your convenience. Thank you and am looking forward to visiting with you on my Ram 3500 4X 6.7. Regards,,

@billturner1960

Жыл бұрын

Oh, also,,,are the shafts as well available in stainless steel and if so, what grade,,,, Lastly, are King shafts solid or hollow,,,,

Hello from Russia🖐️

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

have you done teardowns of some cheaper shocks/coilovers on the market today? rc vertex, icon, bds dsc

I got a problem. I’m running some icon piggy back shocks. One of the reservoir body’s is pretty damaged. But I can’t unscrew the reservoir from the piggy back fitting. So I can’t compress the end cap to remove the body. Any suggestions? The body is spinning on the end cap attached bracket/fitting.

How often would you have to rebuild King shocks on a 4th Gen 4Runner that is daily driven with occasional weekend wheeling sessions?

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

We recommend service somewhere between 50k and 100k miles, assuming proper care and maintenance.

Curious as to what a job exactly like this can be charged to a customer 🧐

How do you bleed a IFP remote reservoir when you don’t have that threaded hold on it to set it?

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

What brand of shocks? Not all shocks are designed to be service.

@TheSponge945

2 жыл бұрын

@@ShockService these are KYB, the fronts have the reservoirs as part of the body. The rears are connected by hose (remote). Their found on CanAm machines

Tried your method for removing the misalignment spacers (at 16 min mark) it didn't work for me. What did work for me is a punch angled inside to the lip of the spacer. Hit the punch with a hammer in a couple of places on the spacer and it pops out effortlessly.I also let it sit overnight soaked in PB blaster before trying to use the punch.

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

That is the option of last resort as it often times damages the ID of the spacers, but it works!

Ben, I am familiar with rebuilding WP, Showa, KYB shocks on dirt bikes and vacuum bleeding before nitrogen charging is nearly required. Is there something unique about King shocks that doesn’t necessitate vacuum bleeding or is that still best practice?

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Vacuum bleeding is optional as the design allows for easy bleeding on most off-road shocks like these. For more complicated shocks or unique configurations we do use a vacuum bleeder.

@cjmuelle1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. If I may one additional clarifying question. And that is because for example even a non Bypass 2.5 reservoir shock doesn’t contain any valve stack between the reservoir and the shock body.

I’m considering buying a set of Carli King Pintop shocks for my F350. Can you tell me what the average miles between rebuilds? I think you mentioned 50,000 to 100,000. Also, I tow a fifth wheel but I have airbags to assist with the load. Will this affect the life of the shocks? I ran ICON before and they require a rebuild at 20,000 miles… sometimes less. Horrible shocks in my opinion. Thanks for any info you can provide.

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Every application is different but, in general, we would want to see service between 50k and 100k miles of average use.

@secretsquirrel572

Жыл бұрын

@@ShockService that’s great. I do mostly highway driving with a little off-road here and there. Thanks for the info.

Ben, question- before you charge the resi with N2, you pulled the cap up to the retaining ring drawing ambient air into the resi. Should you not have pushed the cap in and then charged it with N2? Seems like all you did was compress the air in the resi with a small amount of N2. Am I over thinking this? Seems to be critical to remove as much air as possible as the air will increase pressure when hot and introduce moisture. Not criticizing, just curious. Maybe it’s not that critical.

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Great question but not a concern for this application, however, one could always pressurize the reservoir with nitrogen, bleed it off and then fill it again.

Excellent video! What thickness of oil do they use generally in these? Is it worth to change the oil thickness before start to play with the shim packs?

hello, the shaft spacer on my shock cant be remove, what should i do?

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

I'm assuming this is an external shaft spacer. Use some heat and once the spacer expands, spray some WD-40 around the shaft, you should be able to work it loose. If not, remove the rod end and then tap it off that direction.

@shakurrivera7473

Жыл бұрын

​@@ShockService thank you, heat really work.

If the IFP measurement is about less then a 1/2” lower after rebuilding, is that still okay?

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

That depends on if it was set correctly to start with or not.

Hi. Reason why a shock absorber with reservoir is soft after it is hot, is the oil of poor quality or is there another reason? Thanks.

thanks bro! What is the model number of the 2.5 king shocks rebuild kit? for hummer h2!

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

For parts, we recommend contacting sales@filthymotorsports.com

Are those filled with air or nitrogen??

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Nitrogen

What happen if you don’t bleed it?

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

Without bleeding, there will be air in the shock so performance will be significantly reduced.

Any tips to remove stuck wiper caps that won't budge on Fox 2.5s front coilovers, non RR? Working on my friends 2.5 Fox Coilovers and the bearing wiper cap will not come off on both front coilovers. I've removed the threaded allen set screw from both caps. Steps I've taken so far are below with the shock mounted in a bench vise. Made a large spanner wrench with 3/16 pins, tried to tap with a deadblow to shock it and get it moving. Used a monkey wrench on the knurled outer surface of the cap. No dice, it won't move. Sprayed PB, and tried to get it down into the threads for the cap, left it over night Used some heat to try and expand the body a bit, don't want to go crazy All of the above

@MrBlaster99

4 жыл бұрын

Just curious if you were able to get it apart and if so how? I am having the same trouble.

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply, make sure the set screw is loose and you may need to keep pressure in the reservoirs so the seal cap is tight against the retaining ring. If water made its way between the wiper cap and seal cap (shaft retainer), you may need to use heat and a penetrating oil to try and break down any corrosion.

This is awesome! Thank you Ben. Where would one find a place to pressurize them?

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Great question, nitrogen is available at any local welding supply shop.

I know this is a newbie question but is there a scheduled service time for these? I'm buying a Tacoma with similar shocks and the seller tells me they're about 30-40k of mostly on-road commute miles on them. I didn't feel any inconsistent ride when I test drove the truck and no visible leaks. Appreciate any insight.

@ShockService

Жыл бұрын

We normally recommend 50k-100k miles for most street use applications. We get shocks in for service at all intervals and generally find that before 50k miles most Kings are still working fine and at 100k they really need to be serviced. Great question!

@njrx7t2

Жыл бұрын

@@ShockService Thanks! Appreciate the help! 👍

how about fox shock？

I think I've seen you elsewhere on another channel. It's totally baffling why you don't produce more videos as it is such high caliber content.

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! You'll also find Ben at kzread.info

Can a old gas strut be rebuilt as a straight oil strut ??

Rebuild OME BP51

Where do you find out the measurement for IFP depth? I can’t find that anywhere. I had some residual pressure and the IFP pushed up and out of the piggyback body while removing.

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

There is no specific set measurement and the best answer really depends on many factors, if you have specific questions please be sure to call or email us.

I am have BC coil the left side leaking on top

Great video, great info. BTW, i'm looking to have my OEM shocks (and more parts) upgraded on my 2019 Wrangler Sahara JLU. Considering i'm a week / daily driver, with kids to school and all necessary travels around town, to and from work, etc but at the weekend i'm trying to enjoy some R&R off-road (but nothing too extreme), what shock model would you advice me to install? Safety for me (personaly and family wise) in vital!! Thx.

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question, I would recommend reaching out to Filthy Motorsports, they offer an amazing King OEM Kit: www.filthymotorsports.com/King_OEM_Jeep_JL_Shocks_p/king-25001-373.htm

How much does it cost to get a set of shocks rebuilt?

@JacobMueting

5 ай бұрын

6-700 for all 4 (parts +labor)

very much same as motocross shock, if you had some kind of fork sitting at 90 deg off wall to hold silver cap hovering just off shock cylinder as your waiting to see if oil spills over edge would be nice jig instead of trying to hold it with your hand while cycling shaft... question is how much does a service cost for one shock?....it is nice that theyre rebuildable although taking them off vehicle and waiting for service and re installing them is kind of PITA...…..and cost too if you cant do work yourself....if someone just brought the vehicle to your shop and left it for few days what would cost.....I guess this is for people that either can tear em off vehicle send shocks out and re install them or do everything themselves.....but on other hand you have brand new suspension again and could even change valving bit...

How much should someone charge for this

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

That really depends on a lot of factors, for a rebuild quote it is best to contact us via phone or email.

Do you rebuild coil overs

@ShockService

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please contact us directly for details.

Ive reached out via email about rebuilding my king shocks, but no return reply

@ShockService

4 жыл бұрын

Would you please resend? I show that we have responded to all emails as of today. sales@shockservice.com

Thank you for the video. I tried visiting your web sight. It has nothing but a picture saying shock service with a shock. Are you still in business? I have ads front and rears that need help. Would like to send mine in. Thank you.

@ShockService

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the website is just a placeholder for now. Unfortunately, we only service King shocks at this time.

I read that the oil King uses is not near as good as the oil Fox uses.

@ShockService

4 жыл бұрын

How so? And where did you read that? They are all hydraulic oil based on their MSDS sheets so I'd love to know how one is better than the other, lol.

@terryosowski8143

4 жыл бұрын

Shock Service I really did read it. There some kind of numeral rating assigned to each and King was in the 150’s and Fox in the upper 370’s. Just a messenger. The 2 hydraulic fluids performance rating are not the same.

@terryosowski8143

4 жыл бұрын

Shock Service Here it is buddy :Notes: Fox oil offers substantially better lubrication across a wide range of temperatures, and is less likely to break down due to heat. ... Fox's VI of 370 is very high and provides exceptional performance. King's VI of 150 is an average rating which means it is much more prone to shock fade when getting hot. Lol

@terryosowski8143

4 жыл бұрын

Shock Notes: Fox oil offers substantially better lubrication across a wide range of temperatures, and is less likely to break down due to heat. ... Fox's VI of 370 is very high and provides exceptional performance. King's VI of 150 is an average rating which means it is much more prone to shock fade when getting hot. AccuTune Off-Road › fox-vs-king-... Fox vs King ~ OEM Coilovers | AccuTune Off-Road Feedback About Featured Snippets People also ask Do Fox shocks make a difference? What is better coilovers or shocks? Are Fo

@ShockService

4 жыл бұрын

@@terryosowski8143 VI stands for Viscosity Index and that only tells you how "thick" the oil is. Comparing the VI of oil is meaningless without knowing the application. That is like saying 5W30 is way better than 15W40 without knowing the engine or car it is going into. -- Where was that information taken from, it reads like it was written by a marketing intern, lol!

I don't even own a car - why did I watch this?

@ShockService

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, glad you enjoyed it!

what's all this garbage I see with all the people coming up with some super elaborate manifold to charge their shocks? nitrogen tank + nitrogen regulator set where I want the shock charged + hose and air chuck is all I need, right ? then use a 200 psi air gauge to check ?