Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The term “shock absorber” is a misnomer. Contrary to the ...

A number of different shock absorber designs are available, but the fundamental operation of each is the same. Shocks are basically multiple-chambered cylinders, with one or more orifices between ...

Shock absorbers have been around in one form or another since the early 1900s, but those drivers wouldn’t recognize the sophisticated dampers used on street or off-road vehicles today. A shock ...