The basic theory behind shocks is that they absorb and dissipate the energy and shock between the road or trail and the vehicle. The cylindrical contraptions have a telescoping rod on one end that's ...

Dayton Parts launched premium shock absorbers designed for ride control and cargo protection in Class 7 and 8 commercial vehicle applications. Cargomaxx HD shocks are equipped with a nitrogen ...

When Air Ride Technologies came on the scene in 1996, the company's founder, Bret Voelkel, was known for his killer homebuilt Pro Street Mustang, but not many expected he and his newly created firm ...

Most shock absorbers on heavy-duty trucks today are out of their element, says Lonnie Woods, CEO of RoadKing Shocks. “The design of the average truck shock absorber today appeared in the 1950s and was ...

Shock absorbers are vital components in a vehicle’s suspension system, specifically designed to reduce the bumps and jolts experienced while traversing uneven terrains or obstacles. A highly efficient ...

Kinetic Energy:Energy which is in motion (in this application it refers to the up-and-down movement of the truck tire due to variations of the surface of the road or trail) Elastic Potential ...

While cars and trucks certainly have made strides in design and engineering, the shock absorber is one part that really hasn’t changed too much over the years. Many production cars still rely on them, ...

Dayton Parts has launched Cargomaxx heavy-duty nitrogen gas-charged shock absorbers for heavy-duty trucks. The company says they offer better ride control and cargo protection on Classes 7/8 trucks.

Toyota has revealed the latest iteration of its Tacoma, which has now joined the carmaking giant's ever growing electrified line-up. We're onto the fourth-generation of Toyota's best-selling mid-sized ...