Shock absorber for truck

Shock absorber is a very important part of the vehicle, it directly affects our driving comfort and maneuverability, which also affects our driving safety. Therefore, by understanding the basic knowledge of truck shock absorbers, you should be able to understand in more detail which shock absorber is suitable for your needs.

Inflatable and hydraulic are the two main shock absorbers for trucks, and the other is a variable damping shock absorber. Different shock absorbers work differently, but they consist of the same basic components: pistons, valves and fluids. Each shock absorber uses a different way to smooth your ride.

What is the purpose of the shock absorber?

Shock absorber is an important part of automobile suspension system. As the name suggests, the shock absorber is to provide shock absorption for the car. The shock absorber is designed to absorb or suppress the compression and rebound of the spring and suspension. They control unwanted and excessive spring movements.

The shock absorber controls the spring to make the tires always contact the ground, maximize the grip performance, enhance the stability of the body, and enable the truck to drive smoothly.

Characteristics of Shock Absorbers

It can control the body and prevent excessive sway.
Make the vehicle more comfortable and better maneuverability.
It can reduce tire wear, thereby reducing maintenance costs.
It can absorb the impact from the road surface and absorb shock as soon as possible to improve the driving stability of the car.

Where is the shock absorber installed？

The front shock absorber is above the wheel, and the rear shock absorber is on the side of the wheel. The black one is usually like a steel pipe.

Above the vehicle, inside the coil spring. In most cases, the direction of movement of each wheel is different, and the shock absorber plays an important role. Buffer vibration, by suppressing the spring to absorb the shock to make the car drive smoothly.

Shock absorber failure phenomenon：

When the vehicle is driving on a rugged road section, the vehicle shakes abnormally and cannot be stable for a long time.
The inclination of the body increases when turning.
The tires make abnormal noises and the tires wear unevenly.
Abnormal temperature of shock absorber housing
There is fluid outside the shock absorber

How to judge the quality of shock absorbers?

Shock absorbers are gradually worn out, and it is generally difficult to wipe out good or bad. However, it can be observed in daily driving. When driving on a bumpy road, it feels extremely hard and the body is difficult to control. The main reason is that the shock absorber is damaged or unresponsive. In the above situation, you can consider replacing the shock absorber.

If you still cannot judge, you can replace it every 80000 kilometers according to the expert's recommendation. If your purpose is to maintain the performance of the vehicle, it must be replaced on schedule.

How to choose a shock absorber for your truck?

1. Quality
Regarding quality, it is best to go to the original factory for accessories. The original parts are the most suitable parts for running-in our vehicles, and they have a certain guarantee for our driving comfort and safety. Choosing the original accessories can make the shock absorber and the car better cooperate, and also ensure that the shock absorber is more suitable.

2. Model of shock absorber
Pay attention to the model and length of the shock absorber. Only in this way can we ensure that the shock absorber purchased is suitable for our vehicle. If it does not match, it can be replaced in time, so as not to delay our journey.

3. Hardness and model of shock absorber
When choosing a shock absorber that fits your truck, be sure to check the hardness of the shock absorber. Because the shock absorber is basically an auto part composed of an iron bar and a spring. If the hardness is not enough, the car's shock absorber will be too elastic and will not play a role in shock absorption. Secondly, you must choose the model of the shock absorber that suits you.