To oil a shelfer?

[jkranz]

Apologies if this has been discussed, search didn't warrant much relevant.... what is the consensus on filling shocks for a shelf car? I have a build in mind with vintage unassembled shocks, and I'm thinking to just use a little bit of shock oil during assembly just to lubricate the o-rings, but not to actually fill the shock... does that make sense, or is there long terms adverse effects I'm not thinking of? I'd rather not have leaks if not necessary. Thanks for any input!

-J

[JosephS]

Apologies if this has been discussed, search didn't warrant much relevant.... what is the consensus on filling shocks for a shelf car? I have a build in mind with vintage unassembled shocks, and I'm thinking to just use a little bit of shock oil during assembly just to lubricate the o-rings, but not to actually fill the shock... does that make sense, or is there long terms adverse effects I'm not thinking of? I'd rather not have leaks if not necessary. Thanks for any input!

-J

If they are top loading shocks, why not build them without gaskets? There isn't anything to hold in if you don't put oil them. You can then store the gaskets in a sealed bag to prevent them from drying out.

[jwscab]

If I know I'm not using the car I still use green slime and a few drops necessary to assemble the shocks, but I don't fill them. This way they stay lubricated and if I change my mind it's just a fill and bleed and off we go.