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Shock Absorbers: Bilstein, Rancho Truck and Off-Road Shock Absorbers
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Shock absorbers are very important for both on and off-road vehicles, especially 4 wheel drives and SUVs, when traveling over rough ground. Without shock absorbers, many vehicles have more of a bouncing ride. In uneven or unpaved terrain, the energy stored in the spring and then released to the vehicle could possibly exceed the allowed range of suspension movement, causing damage to your vehicle.
On an automobile, springs and shock absorbers are mounted between the wheels and the frame. When the wheels hit a hole or a raised spot on a road, the springs absorb the resultant shock by expanding and contracting. To prevent the springs from shaking the frame excessively, their motion is restrained by shock absorbers, which are also known by the more descriptive term dampers.
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order to control this excessive suspension movement
without shock absorption would require stiffer
springs, which often result in a harsh ride. 4
Wheel Online's shock absorbers allow the use of
soft springs while for a comfortable ride, allowing
the shocks to control the rate of suspension movement
in response to bumps. 4 Wheel Online's shocks
also help to damp the motion of the unsprung weight
up and down on the springiness of the tire, aiding
in the longevity of your wheels and tires.
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Driving
a vehicle equipped with Bilstein Gas Pressure
Shock Absorbers is an exhilarating experience.
There is, quite literally, nothing like
it. Unbelievable control and stability.
Precise handling. Ultimate performance.
And incredible comfort.
Since Bilstein's inception over 40 years
ago, Bilstein has been a unique and driving
force in the automotive suspension industry.
Bilstein was first to apply the patented
gas pressure principle to controlling ride
characteristics on automobiles and introduced
the world's first monotube gas pressure
shock absorber. Today, Bilstein continues
to be the leader in monotube gas pressure
shock absorber technology. No other shock
manufacturer has been able to equal the
performance and enhanced ride characteristics
of Bilstein. The Bilstein name graces not
only monotube gas pressure shock absorbers,
but also single and twin tube Macpherson
strut style suspensions.
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The Pro
Comp Series Shock absorber is designed to
replace the factory shock and provides optimum
performance enhancing driving comfort and
vehicle control. With its twin tube design
and 10 stage velocity sensitive valving, they
deliver not only a smooth, comfortable highway
ride, but it also enhances off road handling
and performance.
4
Wheel Online carries the following Pro Comp
Shocks:
ES1000,
ES3000,
ES9000,
MX-6
Adjustable, Steering
Stabilizers, Shock
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Rancho
offers three different styles of shocks:
- The
RS5000
- The world's best-selling, high performance
light truck shock absorber
- The
RS9000X
-The Ultimate shock absorber the first and
only tri-tube, true five position, quick-adjust
shock. Provides total ride control
- RSX
Adjustable Celluar Gas Shock - The premium
self-adjusting off road performance shock
- Rancho
Steering Stabilizers - Reduce steering
shimmy and driver fatigue.
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Fabtech Performance Shocks have been designed to work
in conjunction with any manufacturer's suspension
or suspension system. This results in a superior
ride and superior ride control. Features include
high velocity 10-stage valving for excellent
dampening capabilities and a closed cell insert
to reduce shock fade at high speeds.
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Skyjacker Hydro and Nitro Shocks improve the ride quality
of your stock or lifted vehicle with a set
of the Skyjacker Performance Shocks. The durable,
long-lasting action of the Hydro and Nitro
shock is designed to automatically adjust
to any on or off-road conditions. They are
also backed with a Lifetime Warranty!
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Superride shock absorbers are designed to provide the
ultimate in ride quality, durability, and longevity.
Ten-stage velocity sensitive valving allows
maximum control on and off-road, without sacrificing
a comfortable ride. Shock resistance continually
adjusts depending on terrain and vehicle speed.
This time proven design allows the shock to
take a licking and keep on ticking. |
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SSV Speed Smart Valve Adjusts To Road Surfaces
Automatically
Applications for Stock Height or Lifted
Trucks
Black Urethane Bushings and Dust Boot Included
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