Hey all,

One of my JRZ D/A remote reservoir lines is leaking after the roll-over ... I need the car back for this weekend, and I don't have enough time to send it to SRP. So, can I just replace the line, and refill with shock fluid? Obviously this is not the ideal solution, but it's better than NO fluid! The reservoir N pressure is still good (~100psi, compared to 120 in the other side) so it seem logical to me that removing the line will not blow all the N out (since it's leaking anyway). So a couple of questions:

- what type of shock oil do I use, and who sells these? Hydraulics shops?
- Any estimate at all as to how much fluid I need to put in?
- Can I just put it in where the line attaches, or is there some other way to refill the shock?
- A DIY of some sort would be really handy ... maybe even from another similar shock (Moton?)

Thanks for any insight!

No, this is not a DIY procedure. The oil is specific for each manufacturer and/or supplier, and even then some companies have multiple oil weights/formulations.

Once the hose is replaced, you must remove all air from the shock (either with vacuum or manual bleeding) and then set the piston in the canister to the proper depth, then reassemble and recharge with nitrogen.

Shoulda bought AD's.

(Just a joke referencing people's fears about AD's leaking. Relax.)

Shit ... would any half-assed DIY be better than just running the shock as is, or am I screwed here?

Hey all,

One of my JRZ D/A remote reservoir lines is leaking after the roll-over ... I need the car back for this weekend, and I don't have enough time to send it to SRP. So, can I just replace the line, and refill with shock fluid? Obviously this is not the ideal solution, but it's better than NO fluid! The reservoir N pressure is still good (~100psi, compared to 120 in the other side) so it seem logical to me that removing the line will not blow all the N out (since it's leaking anyway). So a couple of questions:

- what type of shock oil do I use, and who sells these? Hydraulics shops?
- Any estimate at all as to how much fluid I need to put in?
- Can I just put it in where the line attaches, or is there some other way to refill the shock?
- A DIY of some sort would be really handy ... maybe even from another similar shock (Moton?)

Thanks for any insight!

Is there anyone else that can rebuild them? Overnight them...somebody fix them tomorrow...you have it back Thurs?

You could overnight it to me today, I get it tomorrow (wed) and ship it back to you overnight. You would need to call me ASAP to do this so I can get all the parts that are needed here. You will also need to take some pics of what style banjo fittings you have and the hose length. This is not a DIY.

-tony
408-956-1526

You could overnight it to me today, I get it tomorrow (wed) and ship it back to you overnight. You would need to call me ASAP to do this so I can get all the parts that are needed here. You will also need to take some pics of what style banjo fittings you have and the hose length. This is not a DIY.

-tony
408-956-1526

Thanks Tony ... I'm looking around Ontario, but if I find nothing in the next hour or so, I'll give you a call!

Agreed - this is not a DIY repair. James@RRT summed up the repair nicely (this is how monotube shocks with floating pistons are assembled).

Running an expensive shock like the JRZ with leaking oil is "less than smart". :) In a pinch you'd be better off running a pair of "back-up" shocks (some old stock ones or an older set of adjustables?) instead of running JRZ with a leaking hose. If TC Design can get it repaired and turned around for you in 24 hours, that would be an heroic effort. :)

Good luck,

The logistics are the hardest part, it's less than an hour job.

-tony