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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ntm" data-source="post: 898035" data-attributes="member: 2412">If you simply set to the snap ring, your ifp will be bottoming on it every time the shock hits full extension. It also gives you no wiggle room when bleeding.A rule of thumb is to set the ifp to about 20% of total reservoir travel. Then add 5-10 psi of nitrogen pressure (while observing to make sure it doesn't move), fill oil, install seal head with shaft at full extension, open bleeds and cycle the shaft a bit ( <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ), close bleeds, and fill up the nitrogen charge.Almost impossible to bleed a shock properly if the ifp is bottomed out to begin with.The end result is a shock that has a little air in it still and a bottomed ifp.On full extension, the ifp bottoms on the snap ring and can no longer supply pressure.</blockquote>