By design, cushions have a relatively short stroke and operate at low pressures, resulting in little energy absorption. The remaining energy is transferred to the system, causing shock loading and ...

Unlock the power of DIY self-defense with this creative project,transforming an old shock absorber into a telescopic baton.

But before we take a peek inside the automotive damper, and in particular examine the pros and cons of mono-tube and twin-tube shock absorber design, let’s quickly review what exactly a shock ...

A shock absorber must dampen the movement of the wheel and the chassis at different speeds. When driving a vehicle on a smooth stretch of pavement, there is very little up-and-down movement of the ...

After spending the better part of 17 years in the aftermarket, hot rod and muscle car shock absorber industry, I was surprised to find out that a lot of vehicles were not running front shocks.

In the new regenerative shock absorber, rare-earth permanent magnets and high permeable magnetic loops are used to harvest energy and could help increase fuel efficiency and help cut pollution. Design ...

The term “shock absorber” is a misnomer. Contrary to the seemingly self-evident meaning of the words, shock absorbers don’t absorb shock. They dampen the oscillations of the springs.

A team of MIT undergraduate students has invented what they call a shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps in the road, generating electricity while smoothing the ride more ...

Instead, you should have a qualified automotive mechanic check your shock absorbers and struts when your vehicle is on a lift, such as when you have tires rotated.

To correctly adjust a shock absorber, set the adjustment knob at zero prior to system engagement. Cycle the mechanism and observe the system's deceleration.