I agree Argon can be used with no bad effect , as can other inert gases , you can use air if you run it thru driers and can get the moisture out of it for that matter
Like i said , i am far from a expert on the molecular structure of gases , by a long shot , and i will note that my statement was based on what i have read on the subject more so than personally experimenting with different gases and how they function in a shock , i chose Nitrogen because of its wide use ,cost,and from what i have read it is very stable under fluctuating temperatures
Sometimes when experimenting with valving , i may just put compressed air into the shock for a few minutes , so i can get the feel of the valving change , though i take everything back apart and flush the shock to remove any moisture that may have accumulated , then when satisfied with what i think is the setup i am looking for , i put in the Nitrogen and give it a final test
That is why Baskin Robbins is in business , everyone likes something different

, and i am in no position to discredit any of your or anyone else findings on the subject
Like i said , i am far from a expert on the subject and any input you or anyone else has i welcome with open eye's/ear's , that is what these forums are for , to help people with good info , and to learn from good info , if your looking for a expert , you need to talk to theDogger on TT ,lol , i call him when i get stuck on something , since he lives in my state, that guy can show most suspension shops a thing or two , he is a self taught Expert on the subject , yet he does this for fun on the side , its not his main business , which just blows me away , he will take time out of his day to talk to someone , just to help them out , asking nothing in return , he has helped me out a few times when i got stuck on something , and usually its pretty simple , i just missed it because i over though what i was doing
As far as suspension goes , i just enjoy messing with it and am still very much learning , and like experimenting and seeing what works and what does not , thats how you get better at things , right ? , and its not Voodoo and you dont have to belong to a secret society with complex handshakes and bizarre rituals , its just suspension ....
And yea i know....I talk/type a lot....
