Shock Hydraulic Oil 30Hud

StuJones
StuJones Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi could anyone recommend a suitable hydraulic oil for the 30 Hudson shock absorbers

cheers

Stu

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Proper hydraulic oil (not brake fluid) as used in fork lifts, truck hoists, etc. Otherwise you can use 90 grade gear oil.
  • StuJones
    StuJones Expert Adviser
    Thanks for the advice

    Stu
  • Spencer Yarrow
    Spencer Yarrow Expert Adviser
    Geoff C., N.Z. wrote:
    Proper hydraulic oil (not brake fluid) as used in fork lifts, truck hoists, etc. Otherwise you can use 90 grade gear oil.





    Tried both in my 30H but the 90 gear oil controlled the ride much better.



    Spencer.
  • 50C8DAN
    50C8DAN Senior Contributor
    You can pickup fork oil at any Harley dealership and it should be the right weight and kind.
  • forjack842
    forjack842 Expert Adviser
    Just finished rebuilding my 2 front shocks on a 29 Hudson sedan. Used 90 gear oil and the operation is perfect. If you're rebuilding, remember to really clean out the metering valve under the ball bearing and the tubes that tie the two plunger sides to the metering valve.

    Jack
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