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So I rebuilt my RS Monarch 4.2 yesterday, but this time I also decided to bleed the air out of the damper rod too. I figured that getting rid of as much air from the damper will yield the best results... However when I had my shock all together, I was unable to fully turn my gate switch to the locked position. It seemed like it was hydro locking as it was unable to overpower the IFP, and releasing the IFP pressure allowed me to turn the switch.
So what I'm wondering is if I'm a dummy and I'm doing it wrong, or if it is actually required to have some air in the damper. In my mind, if there's air in the damper then the IFP will move up from it's correct positon as it is being pressurized, due to the bubbles in the oil compressing.
What are your thoughts? RS service manuals do not call for a thorough bleed, for good reason?
So what I'm wondering is if I'm a dummy and I'm doing it wrong, or if it is actually required to have some air in the damper. In my mind, if there's air in the damper then the IFP will move up from it's correct positon as it is being pressurized, due to the bubbles in the oil compressing.
What are your thoughts? RS service manuals do not call for a thorough bleed, for good reason?