First you were talking about forks, now you are talking about shocks. 
Don't change topic mid-thread, at least not until the first one is resolved.
If you are talking about REAR suspension, you will have to sit on the bike to see how much the suspension compresses to see if that much air is proper.
If you are still talking about FRONT suspension, I think 36 psi it a bit too much. Actually, ... putting 36 psi in the forks is WAY too much. Not enough to blow the seals out, but it is enough to force the lip of the seal into a tighter bond with the fork tube, giving the (temporary) illusion that the seals are fine.
Also, simply adding more spring, whether it's by adding a preload spacer to the mechanical spring or added air pressure, is not the answer to better suspension. You also need proper damping, which is where the oil comes in. If your oil level is low (or gone), the damping will be compromised and can vary greatly if the damping valve gets into the oil mid-stroke.
Overall, your best bet will be to take the forks apart, visually inspect all the wear points, replace the seals and put them back together with the proper amount of the proper viscosity oil.
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Don't change topic mid-thread, at least not until the first one is resolved.
If you are talking about REAR suspension, you will have to sit on the bike to see how much the suspension compresses to see if that much air is proper.
If you are still talking about FRONT suspension, I think 36 psi it a bit too much. Actually, ... putting 36 psi in the forks is WAY too much. Not enough to blow the seals out, but it is enough to force the lip of the seal into a tighter bond with the fork tube, giving the (temporary) illusion that the seals are fine.
Also, simply adding more spring, whether it's by adding a preload spacer to the mechanical spring or added air pressure, is not the answer to better suspension. You also need proper damping, which is where the oil comes in. If your oil level is low (or gone), the damping will be compromised and can vary greatly if the damping valve gets into the oil mid-stroke.
Overall, your best bet will be to take the forks apart, visually inspect all the wear points, replace the seals and put them back together with the proper amount of the proper viscosity oil.
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