Truck
shock absorber is engineered to absorb the up-and-down shock created by the
springs when the truck hit a bump. Apart from giving smooth drive it keeps
the truck controllable after a bump. Bad shock absorber on the other hand
are not only uncomfortable but also dangerous. Trucks without shock
absorbers will have more bouncing ride. In rugged terrain, the energy is
stored in the spring which is released to the vehicle which might cause the
damage to the vehicle if exceeded the allowed range of suspension movement.
In any automobile or heavy vehicles like trucks, springs and shock
absorbers are mounted between the wheels and the frame. When the truck hit
the hole or the bump, it is possible that the spring absorbs the resultant
shock by expanding and contracting. If there is no shock absorber, then the
springs might shake the frame excessively. However, the use of shock
absorber, prevent this shaking.
The excessive movement of the suspension movement requires stiff springs
which too results in harsh ride. The use of shock absorber reduces this. The
use of shock absorbers will allow the use of soft springs which will result
in the smooth and bump free ride.
The truck shock absorber can be of different types like gas shock absorber,
hydraulic shock absorber adjustable air shocks etc. Gas pressure truck shock
absorber gives excellent control and stability. Handling is precise and the
performance is incredible. The gas pressure shock absorber can be either
mono tube design or dual tube design.
Types of truck shock absorbers
Truck shock absorbers improves the road performance of the truck, cushion
road impact, prevent excessive chassis rebound, improves handling and gives
bump free ride. Some of the important types of truck shock absorbers
commonly used are:
- Heavy duty shocks
- Gas-charged shocks
- Coil over booster shocks
- Rear air shocks
