Refilling Nitrogen Shocks

Running higher end shocks usually means higher level of maintenance and care. If you have nitrogen filled shocks, you should be checking them every 6-12 months to ensure ride comfort does not diminish!

[@RockSolidRig]

Thanks for continuing to educate on so many aspects of the jeep. Information like this is so useful 👍

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Yup! Gotta maintain your stuff!! You're right about buying your own setup being more cost effective in the long run. You'll pay anywhere from 85-100 bucks an hour on labor. Doing this yourself twice, it will pay for itself. Great vid again!!👍🏻👊🏻

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

It always is... the question is are you willing to do the work? In the long run it will save anyone so much money

[@rockhumper8843]

Aahhhh the joys of jeepin ....maintenance is soo very important.... great video ....just remember the bigger you go the more catastrophic the failure... keep the shinny side up.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

But the bigger you go the cooler you look 😎😂

[@brianj5600]

If you set the pressure at 100 psi and don't check it, it will have 100 psi in it. When you release the pressure in the hose and open the schrader valve it equalizes pressure between the shock and the hose. You can also lose oil every time you bleed off that extra 50 psi.

[@stefan3225]

Thanks bud. Buying a poly performance nitrogen fill kit so I don’t have to wait 6 weeks for my local shop to do it.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Dang, they sound backed up. It’s alwYs nice knowing you can take care of most things in your own garage

[@JustinKingOffroad]

nice man! to save time couldn't have you done that with them installed on the vehicle? i haven't gone out to look at mine, but they're sealed fox 2.0 anyway.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

There was no room with the position of the scharder valve. U shouldn’t have to if they are sealed... but rebuilding a shock.... don’t look like fun 😂😂😂

[@matthewhatton3637]

Great video man looking at trying to get a set of these for the XJ 🤙

[@joelquaintance9025]

No one, who knows anything about compressed gas bottles, would EVER EVER EVER have a bottle standing alone unattached to a post or strapped down in a cart. Look at the high pressure side reading of a full bottle. If the bottle fell and the valve snapped off, you would have missile that could EASILY KILL anyone in its path. Advice from an old welder.

[@Venom-kq5xz]

Dam make me curious about my shocks since I’m coming up on a year with my lift and shocks even though I don’t wheel anywhere close to how much y’all do. Awesome information and showing how to do it!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

The best way to be able to tell if they are bad is the ride comfort of ur jeep... u can feel it when shocks are bad.

[@Venom-kq5xz]

JL LIFE OFFROAD it was pretty bumpy on the trail yesterday. I could’ve lowered the psi a bit more in the tires though. Really need to get the ARB Twin Air compressor. Spent 30-40 mins filling up my tires after the trail other than putting my detachable mudflaps. Pre and post trail is most of the time an hour, but I think I need to see if the shocks are good. When I swapped out the 2.5” coils for the 3.5” coils the shocks were still pretty stiff and that was about 6 months ago I think.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Yea... tht twin arb gets work done fast... so does the power tank... I used to use the viair compressor.... but taking 40-50 minutes to air up was not acceptable to me

[@mikeestrella2]

Man I think I need to add that set up to my arson of tools. I know I'm going to have rebuildable coil overs on a few of my Jeeps soon.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I need to as well... about $400-$500 for it all 😬😬😬

[@mikeestrella2]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD went to my local welding supply before they closed and was able to pick up a 80 pound tank. I had a tank to use as a core so only $88 for the tank of nitrogen. Was going for a tank of aragon for the tig and walk out with -- well not all of what I went for 🤦🏻‍♂️ but I still have my small tank to get things done on the FSJ's 🤷🏻‍♂️ . I'll send you a pic of them on insta.

[@VtecdippinBB6siR]

It's been about 5years since mine have been serviced on my 2500hdtruck.. I know they need this done.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

My friends kit, he bought on eBay… was nothing special. We bought on me after this Or just google shock nitrogen refill kit.

[@VtecdippinBB6siR]

Where do you get all that equipment and what is it called? What will I be asking for, when I'm looking to purchase my own refill rig? And where do I get my own?

[@ati573]

Can you do this without removing the shock from our jeeps? Not sure if you answered that yet 😊

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Not these ones... no room to get the nitrogen fill cave on with the shock mounts on the jeep.

[@rickybailey7123]

It was like pulling teeth dam that was. Painful!!

[@darshangothi195]

If shock absorber is oil leaking can I install the gas? What will do. Buy new or valve/rubber reinstall?

[@Jeep.Generation]

Great info!

[@blown503]

dont forget saftey glasses. One rupture from a supply line can ruin your sight for ever.

[@youtubetactical4482]

Seems like a lot of work just to add 20% nitrogen and given that you did not purge the line of air prior to filling might as well just fill with regular air.

[@jactilm8687]

I have always used just dry air in mine,can not tell no diff.

[@AryanM3]

Question, how do you know which shocks are for the front vs rear with the rrd’s? The only difference I could notice between the two pairs is the bottom mount hole is different. Does it matter which ones go on front vs rear? Thx!

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

The rears are slightly longer

[@fstarockaburns425]

Hey tx for the vid - working on my 97 cr250 rear shock, when I test bladder to 40 psi with just air the shaft doesnt push out, is this an issue? Just put a new seal head inside and re-assembled, it was so bad / zero damping, feels gr8 now-

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I know some shocks are neutrally charged, maybe urs is?

[@hjfcoco]

Wondering why no one uses plain air like on a motocross bike?

[@rookwalker]

What adapter did you need to connect from shrader valve on gauge that screws into shock?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

It’s attached to the refill gauge

[@glenndavis2762]

hey all you TIG welders out there, you can just use your argon bottle to fill your shocks as well

[@mikehoffman3690]

Informative as always. 😎

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Try to be! 🙌

[@bcatz454]

Question! Did they clunk when they were low PSI? I've got a clunk from my reservoir shocks and I'm trying to figure out if its low pressure or if the seal has failed.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Silly question, are the mounting bolts tight? Clunking can come from the shock if the psi is to low… the trouble shooting with tht would be checking the psi ….. if it’s low… recharge… check the psi once a week to see if it’s leaking … from there, finding the leak… Also want to make sure you are not bottoming out the shock, tht can damage parts and seals also

[@brandonfontaine285]

Assuming the same process when using a needle valve?

[@BigJessLBP]

Great info I have the same shocks for my jk I love them. Adam at rock Krawler told me 80 psi all around that’s what they leave factory with I might go a little more psi now

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I got this info straight from Jeremy for this video. 🙌

[@BigJessLBP]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD dope. Gonna go up to 100 psi see how it feels.

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Pretty cool!

[@johndamico9127]

Can you fill your shocks while the shocks are still on your vehicle? I have easy access to the shocks but not sure that the shock length is going to be out far enough while it's still on the vehicle.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

You can if you can reach your valve. But if it’s not extended… it will typically require a higher psi if under load… that make sense?

[@johndamico9127]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD I think I would have to take one shock off, pressurize to correct pressure, then reinstall it leaving the valve with gauge on and place back on the ground to see how much the pressure rises. based on that number I could fill the rest? I dont think there is a variance between front and rear shocks? also in the future I would have to make sure the jeep was about the same weight when I refill down the line?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

@@johndamico9127 ideally, you want it weighted to your planned purpose. If you are typically weighted heavy for overlanding stuff… you would have a higher psi. Front and read should be the same You would be able to check the psi AFTER reinstalling the shock and still get the reading you need. Maybe I misread your post… but you don’t need to keep the reading valve on when you fill it out of the jeep and putting it back on…… unless that makes your job easier 🤷‍♂️ I would be worried if bang the gauge off something and break it.

[@Bacardibombillo]

Do all shocks go at 100psi?... also how do you set for softer ride? .... one more Do you have to refill with shocks off the vehicle?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Reaching the Schrader valve while installed in the jeep may prove extremely challenging... I recommend taking them off for ease of fill ..."softer" ride would mean less psi, but be careful. If you have to little psi, your shock will bottom out and will damage the shock.

[@matthewhatton3637]

And let me know when you guys end up in Colorado. Got that new pop up I'm itching to use 😂🤙

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Just don’t forget to get u a refilling set up. U will definitely know when we make a trip to Colorado again!

[@JustinKingOffroad]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD dude if you come to colorado and can make it to the north half... i'll wheel with ya! we have a bit of fun stuff up here hahaha

[@CowMeCow]

Wow, so how much Nitrogen Gas do I need to re-fill the tube?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Not much, this tank size will last a few years

[@edgaraguilar9151]

If in Albuquerque. Can u charge mine??

[@Freethinking11]

I’m in abq, can you help me charge my shocks ?

[@jasondevereaux3369]

👍👍 never seen that actually done on the tube. Nice. Jet noise??? You wasnt in kansas anymore toto. Scurry by the airport!! Lol😂😂

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Tht plane just flat out being rude AF... just trying to do my thing and brrrooooooommmmmmmmmm

[@yogi5835]

It’s call the sound of freedom my friend. Great video. Love ya

[@aod1591]

Where Can I buy that plug for connecting the hose to the strut?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

they can be found on amazon or any 4x4 dealer

[@JLURBilletSilverMetallic]

This might be a dumb question bro but cant you refill the nitrogen into the shocks while they are on the jeep and on a lift with axel droop ? Just asking for a friend ...😆 🤣 😂 as always great video Bro thanks...

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Where the shrader was located... no... I had to pull em to gas em up. But with the easily removable inners... takes a few minutes.

[@derrickgrahn4955]

Are you in Arizona?

[@brody4411]

Can you do them on the truck?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I mean… you could. But would depend if you are able to access the shaeder valve…. And if it’s compress… would be have to be a higher psi

[@michaelhalstead64]

Dope. Thanks.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Thank you!!

[@powerst33r]

Where did you get the inflator from? How much does it cost?

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

They cost about $130, picked it up at a local shop

[@maxwelding4828]

The first valve is called a regulator

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

I said tht... 😉 yt must of. Censored it

[@josorzo11]

Nice.

[@jamones83]

Puedes hacerlo en español?

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Wow you got beefy shocks

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

always been too scared to do this... lol

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lmao... u sir are full of lies! Iv seen what u do! Refilling shocks is nothing it not capable of doing! 😂😂

[@Legacy4x4andOffRoadYT]

@@JLLIFEOFFROAD i never touch shocks, I hate springs of any kind, its just a scary thought to me

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Tht would of made an interesting video 😂😂😂

[@TheVtecdelsol]

Yo mo! What’s good man

[@TwistedOff]

👍

[@rickbarmore1167]

Curious, are you filling her shocks up because you lost a bet or maybe she just out did you the last video? Huh Lol, lol, lol

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

Lol, I have the face 😉😂