What types of shock absorbers exist?
Welcome to another post on our blog about the Off-road world. Last month on 4x4 shock absorber blog we were talking about the custom shock absorbers created by our team of professionals designed to ensure the best experience for your off-road vehicle.
However, many times we encounter clients who don't know what types of shock absorbers exist or which ones they take their vehicle or even. And not only that, but on many occasions they think they are using adequate shock absorbers, but in reality, with another type, more could be gotten out of both the vehicle and the enjoyment of driving it.
That is why on this occasion we will talk about the types of suspension that exist, their advantages, and how they work so that you can know How to choose the best shock absorbers for your 4x4 vehicle.
OFF-ROAD SUSPENSION TYPES
Hydraulic shock absorbers
FEATURES: The hydraulic shock absorbers They are common, very simple, and require almost no maintenance, which is one of their main advantages, in addition to providing more cushioning as the pressure increases.
HOW THEY WORK: As the pressure increases, so does their effectiveness.
Hydraulic shock absorbers with valves
FEATURES: They are good for bearing weight and flexible to mount.
HOW THEY WORK: They have two chambers (one for gas and one for oil) whose size can be varied depending on the compression that occurs.
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Monotube Shock Absorbers
FEATURES: The Monotube shock absorbers They are good for bearing weight and flexible for mounting.
HOW THEY WORK: They have two chambers (one for gas and one for oil) whose size can be varied depending on the compression that occurs.
Twin-tube shock absorbers
FEATURES: Today, they are among the most common.
HOW THEY WORK: There are two subgroups within the twin-tube shock absorbers, the pressurized ones, which are oil-filled, and the so-called unpressurized ones, which are oil and gas. In these, both the cylinder and the piston are located inside the larger chamber, where the oil passes through the cylinder thanks to the piston and through another chamber, thanks to the valve.
Adjustable shock absorbers
FEATURES: They are more flexible. Depending on your needs, you can get more or less hardness.Â
HOW THEY WORK: The fFunction of adjustable shock absorbers It is «simple.» It consists of a customizable model with a screw that can be adjusted in size, through which the oil passes.
Height-adjustable shock absorbers
FEATURES: They are more adaptable. It is a Concrete suspension system for tuning preparations, formed by a bellows that makes it possible to vary the vehicle's height.
HOW THEY WORK: They help the vehicle adhere to the ground more easily.
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Rheological dampers
FEATURES: This type of shock absorber features a specific magnetic oil that varies its hardness and behavior based on the electric current transmitted to it.
HOW THEY WORK They become more compact when their metal parts receive magnetic current.
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Frequency selective dampers
FEATURES: Inside the piston is a second conduit that, upon receiving pressure, closes the valve and consequently hardens the suspension.
HOW THEY WORK: They have a second channel, a valve that closes when it receives pressure and stiffens the suspension. Additionally, this same mechanism separates the two channels inside the piston.
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If you're still very lost with This topic and what you need is to clarify your ideas a bit. Don't hesitate to first read our post about How to choose your shock absorbers, where we answer some basic questions, and on our website you will exclusively find ProfenderSpain shock absorbers of the highest quality.
If you have any questions about this and need professional advice to choose your new shock absorbers, don't hesitate to contact with us, or you can also leave us a comment below and we'll be happy to advise you.
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