Role Of Shock Absorbers In Car Suspension

The fundamental purpose of a shock absorber is to keep the vehicle tires in contact with the road. The shock absorber moderate the dynamism of the spring and it is the vital connection in ensuring a smooth and more importantly safe ride. Most vehicles have one shock absorber for each of the four tires.

DESIGNS

Twin-Tube
Twin tube gas charged (Gas cell two-tube)
Positive sensitive damping
Accelelration sensitive damping
Coil Over
Monotube

Signs of Worn Shock Absorber

Nose Dive

Harsh on front brakes and car suspension
Loss of rear brakes and traction.

Acceleration Squat

Front end rises, rear end lowers.
Front drive traction, control and steering loss.

Swerve

Side to side movement, unresponsive feeling
Requires steering corrections

Harshness
Inital impact, abrupt reaction
Noises, Jarring feeling.

Bottom Out

Suspension moves too far, strikes body bumper
Noise, Traction loss.

Tyre Wear

Evenly spaced wear pattern
Rapid tire wear, traction loss

Body Roll

Excessive Movement.
Requires steering corrections or braking to regain control.

Factors which should be considered for achieving proper shock absorber positioning are:
- Rebound resisitance from within the shock.
- Compression pressure inside the shocks.
- Distance rearward from the axle.
- Arc of travel from the locating arms.
- The compression or rebound travel.

Functions of Shock Absorbers In Vehicles.

Limit Vehicle Body Movement
Vehicles are held in check by shock absorbers so it limits the overall vehicle body movement or sway.
It also brings stability to vehicle ride, preventing an excess of body lean or roll in one direction especially when cornering or navigating sharp turns

Stabilize Tires and Minimze Tire Wear
The shock absorber prevents a vehicle's tire from hopping or bouncing in uneven or choppy terrain and helps to be planted firmly on the ground or road surface. It's firmness to the ground by a shock absorber last longer and experience much less tread wear.

Reduce Overall Suspension Wear
Most vehicles utilize a combination of various leaf springs, coil springs and struts to stabilize and control a vehicle's movements. It basically absorbs and deflect a great deal of initial road impacts and body movements.

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