Originally Posted by
theproffesor
What is the trick to building the shocks without air? The bladders are alot deeper and flatter kn the bottom than I have delt with before. I fill the shock, let air escape, push shaft up to desired rebound and put bladder on. Of course some oil bleeds out as it should, but there is a large air bubble under the bladder. Did anyone else have this issue?
Assuming your shocks are properly built, overfill them slightly, push the rod up to the desired level and set the bladder on top making sure that there are no visible air bubbles. Once you are able to seat the bladder somewhat, press it downward and pull the rod back down.
The D05 bladders are a bit softer than the D06 bladders, but they work well nevertheless.
Good luck!