ARE SHOCK ABSORBERS REALLY
THAT IMPORTANT?

Shock absorbers are a critical component for eliminating unwanted and excess motion in the body and suspension. Without shock absorbers, cars and trucks would bounce down the road in an uncontrollable fashion.

Without shocks tires would lack adhesion and braking and cornering would be somewhere between dangerous and impossible. Shock absorbers play a critical role in vehicle stability and safety.

By forcing a piston through oil, shocks develop the hydraulic friction necessary to resist unwanted and excess suspension motion. Shocks work in two directions called compression (the closing motion) and rebound (the opening motion). Shock absorbers are supposed to minimize
unwanted and uncomfortable
body motions such as pitch and side to side rocking.

They must also keep the
tire in maximum contact
with the road surface.