Well, that may be overstating things a bit, but when you think about it, that's not too far off. The point of any gasoline fueled piston engine is to convert the raw energy created from a controlled ...

Ride control is basically governed by a vehicle’s suspension system, including its shock absorbers (dampers) and struts. For the last decade or so, the high-end technical emphasis has been on ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The term “shock absorber” is a misnomer. Contrary to the ...

Suspension damping technology has remained relatively unchanged for the past 100 years. Conventional dampers (known to the layperson as shock absorbers) work by forcing a piston through a chamber ...

Suomen Vaimennin (SV-Shocks) is a traditional shock absorber and damper manufacturer. We have produced and designed shock absorbers for railway vehicles for over 45 years. We also design and ...

Shock absorbers (a.k.a. suspension dampers) are the unsung heroes of ride and handling. Lacking them, your car would porpoise over bumps and flounder on its springs through bends. As their name ...

Most of the time when someone speaks to you about valves and fluid bypass he's referring to your health, not your ride. Don't fear, as this is not Anatomy 101, but rather a closer look into ...

To answer your first question in brief Andrea, yes, keeping shock absorbers (dampers) in proper condition is critical to driving in control. The short answer to your second question is: yes, you can ...

Squat under load doesn’t just look uncool, it can also pose a safety hazard by unloading the front tires and reducing your ability to stop and steer. Take it from me, not being able to properly stop ...

Most vehicles you see on the road are either going to be rocking coil springs or good old-fashioned leaf springs. These suspension systems perform perfectly fine for most people in typical driving ...

The Ford Motor Company's rival to the Jeep Wrangler has been hit with a massive recall. An estimated 149,449 units of the body-on-frame Bronco have been produced with rear shock absorbers that may ...