nitrogen

[Kurt Henzler]

what is the cheapest way to get set up with a nitrogen system to fill our fox or kore system shocks. i want to play around with different psi pressures to see the change in ride and handling, but it is so inconveint to find nitrogen. plus, how do you know if you have not lost pressure on one shock because when you check it, you loose almost all the pressure.

 

[kbunn]

Most any welding supply shop will have nitrogen and bottles for sale around $100 regulator, $80 I use a thread on guage that has a valve so no press. loss when checking pressures. On a truck of our size I would bet that you could not tell the difference between 100psi and 300psi upper and lower limits of shock press.

 

[Fred Swanson]

Actually you can tell a difference between say 120 and 220 psi. It's a little softer. Andif you hit anything hard, it can bottom out quicker.



A screw-on adapter with a very fine bleed screw is needed. I'm sure a welding supply shop could handle that. yeah, too far, and it's all gone. Been there.

 

[Yo Hoot]

N2 is 75% of the air we breath. I keep a bottle of 100% N2 in my bed just to power the horn



All welding shops have it on hand.



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[Doubleclutch]

Jeeez, Yo TOOT... . I mean Hoot

 

[y-knot]

I went through the same thing not all that long ago, it really isn't that expensive to do and do right. First thing you will need is a tank. These can be bought on the web, but the truth is most suppliers will only fill their tanks. So I would contact a local industrial gas supplier, or welding shop and purchase or lease one of their tanks. I have never liked to lease anything, so I always purchase my tanks. Figure about $160. 00 for the tank and the first fill. Luckily Nitrogen is a very in-expensive gas, so re-fills are not bad.

Next you will need a regulator, these can be purchased anywhere and the web is a perfect choice for it's purchase. Be sure you get the correct regulator! Tanks have different threads to protect users from accidentally installing the wrong tank of gas, so your regulator will have to be nitrogen compliant. Also if you are going to use it to fill your shocks, make sure you buy one that goes up to the pressure you will need. Fox sets their shocks at 200psi, others do less and some do more, I got a 300psi regulator to cover my bases. I also invested in a very precise high pressure gauge so I can make adjustments, and consistently re-fill at different levels. For a hose, just make sure that the one you choose is rated for above the working pressure you need. The best end to get is a straight or European end, they connect straight or in-line with the shader valve, and also have a holding feature. Makes using it very easy. Good luck.