{"product_id":"ohlins-ttx-air-bleed-elbow","title":"Öhlins TTX Air Bleed Elbow","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 2rem; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne-piece elbow adapter for hand bleeding the \u003cstrong\u003eÖhlins TTX Air\u003c\/strong\u003e shock, no vacuum pump required. Allows the damper to remain completely full of oil while horizontal, simplifying the bleeding and assembly process during a rebuild.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMPORTANT WARNING --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #ffe6e6; border-left: 6px solid #d93025; padding: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #b30000;\"\u003e⚠️ Important notes (read before buying)\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis tool is designed specifically for the Öhlins TTX Air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike the TTX Coil version, this tool does not install over a plastic outer sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe TTX Air uses a bladder system and does not use an IFP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated M4 bleed fitting is not currently available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome brake bleed fittings may be compatible with the M4 bleed port, but this has not yet been fully tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT IT DOES --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e3f2fd; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #1976d2; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat this tool does\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Öhlins TTX Air can be difficult to hand bleed because the shock must remain completely full of oil throughout assembly. Unlike many monotube shocks, the TTX Air uses a bladder rather than an IFP, so there is no final IFP depth adjustment available after assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThis elbow creates a raised oil reservoir above the shock while it remains horizontal, allowing the damper to stay completely full during the hand bleed process. It also provides additional oil volume for pushing oil through the entire damper using the standard rubber glove technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThe additional oil volume can help remove trapped air before the bladder is installed, simplifying the bleeding process for home mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eFor users performing a full rebuild, this tool can reduce the need for specialized vacuum bleeding equipment and make DIY servicing more accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- HOW TO USE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #388e3c; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eUnlike many monotube shocks, the Öhlins TTX Air uses a bladder instead of an IFP. Because there is no final IFP depth adjustment available, final assembly must be performed with the shock already properly bled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 1rem 0 0 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eFill the shock and elbow with oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003ePerform the rubber glove bleed technique while cycling the adjusters and damper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eContinue until air bubbles are no longer visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstall the bladder while attempting to displace as much remaining air as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eRemove excess oil from the elbow and allow any remaining trapped air to migrate upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eInstall the seal head carefully, ensuring that no air is introduced during final assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause there is no IFP depth adjustment available afterward, take extra care during final assembly to ensure all visible air has been removed before closing the shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHY THIS TOOL EXISTS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #f3e5f5; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #7b1fa2; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhy this tool exists\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eProfessional servicing of an Öhlins TTX Air can easily exceed several hundred dollars. This tool was developed to provide home mechanics with a practical alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMost of the shock can be serviced using common workshop tools. The bleeding process is typically the most difficult part, and this elbow was designed specifically to simplify that step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem;\"\u003eDevelopment of a dedicated M4 bleed fitting and additional TTX service tools is ongoing, but this bleed elbow already makes DIY rebuilds significantly more accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAs with any suspension service, proceed carefully and at your own discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #388e3c; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins TTX Air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- NOT COMPATIBLE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #f57c00; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eNot compatible with\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.2rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins TTX M.1 Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eÖhlins TTX M.2 Coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX DHX2 2026+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOX Float X2 2026+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background-color: #fce4ec; padding: 1rem; border-left: 6px solid #c2185b; margin: 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eBy purchasing or using this tool, you agree to our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service\"\u003eTerms of Service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Shockwave Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53847788913004,"sku":"BLEED-ELBW-OhAir","price":39.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/Captured_ecran2026-06-02205654_717945c0-db3f-4d7a-9c53-a71597a98563.png?v=1780448659","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/ohlins-ttx-air-bleed-elbow","provider":"Shockwave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}