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When a spring is compressed and then
released, the energy within the spring causes it to continue to flex
up and down before it settles to its original shape. Going over a
bump in your car compresses the springs, so the car would also
continue to bounce up and down making the car difficult to control.
The effect of the shock absorber is to dampen the spring’s natural
reaction to bounce.
How it works
Shock-absorbers are filled with hydraulic fluid. When the ‘shocker’
is compressed, this fluid is forced by a piston through a small hole
in the shock absorber cylinder and into the other end of the unit.
The design prevents this action happening quickly, so the spring is
restricted from continuing to bounce, helping to keep all four tyres
in good contact with the road surface.
The tyre on the right is a result of worn
or out of alignment suspension components. Get your tracking and
suspension checked today. There is no charge for this service.
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