how to Install shrader valve in stock fox rear shocks

[Snoogerood]

can i put a shrader valve on the rear shock gaz tank to put azote in it? I have 93000km and i havent done it yet.. im sure they are out of gaz because i can move the back of my raptor 6 inch down with only hand presure!
if someone know how to do it, please help me
i've asker lots of dealers and no one can refill them to 250 psi... because they dont have the "tool" to do it..
thanks !

 

[Evilmonkey]

You can use a new Fox 2.5 cap that will accept a schrader valve. Check out the SDHQ website here on the forum. They have the Fox oil, rebuild kits, Fox 2.5 caps and schrader valves. If you don't have any experience rebuilding shocks, you'll probably want to send them in for a rebuild and nitrogen charge. Call SDHQ and see what they can do for you.

 

[MTF]

You can do a search for stock shocks for sale here on the forum, many have upgraded the shocks you may find someone selling the stocks.

 

[Snoogerood]

If u are looking to install shrader valve on ur rear fox shock 2.5 stock, look at this link, i think this will help a lots of us.

Raptor Rear Reservoir Conversion Kit

ive found this kit, looks like to be the one to buy.

do u think it is hard to change ? i mean do it will explode with the pressure or when the shock is not on the truck it will not have pression in the gaz tank ? thanks !!!

 

[SDHQJASON]

If you try to remove the cap before de-pressurizing the shock it will explode. The shocks has 200 psi confined in a very small space. If you do not have a shock inflation tool to properly de-pressurize the shock, I would recommend taking it to a motorcycle shop and have them release the nitrogen. They typically can as most motorcycle shocks use the same style valve.

 

[Snoogerood]

oh ok thanks !

 

[Matts6foot8]

I just had one explode barely missing my head. Shops covered in oil. I thought I had it depressurized. Heard it release and everything. Even put the needle in double checking but it fooled me. These shocks don't last long enough for all this hassle. Btw when they do explode it's seriously like a bomb went off. I'm just not smart enough to screw with this stuff anymore.