By Ian kelly
DIESEL TECH’S
By Ian kelly
Shocking News
Don’t neglect your shocks
The most important thing about any vehicle is how safely it can get you from one place to another. If your truck’s drive train isn’t reaching its peak performance, not only are you not getting the optimal efficiency from your truck, but you could also be putting yourself and everyone with you at risk. Luckily, choosing the right shocks or struts to help stabilize your vehicle’s movements can enhance control when you turn, brake, accelerate, or encounter uneven road surfaces, giving you the control you need to ensure a safe drive while also giving your truck some improved performance and capability.
Gabriel
When there’s a lot riding on the success of your fleet, you need shocks you know you can depend on. That’s why so many heavy-duty and commercial vehicle operators and fleet owners turn to Gabriel FleetLine shocks. FleetLine shocks are designed as a direct replacement for commercial OE shocks, so they’re built to match and/or exceed OE specs and quality standards. They also feature a valving rate that compensates for initial truck suspension softening, providing performance that specifically matches the original. (800-251-5932 // www.gabriel.com)
SUPERLIFT
SUPERLIFT engineered the new Shadow Series shock to deliver superior ride comfort and control, on- or off-road, by way of multi-stage variable vehicle-specific valving. This ensures the shock delivers superior performance under a wide variety of conditions and a long shock life. The Shadow Series shock absorber is a nitrogen-charged gas shock featuring a 2-inch straight-wall body for improved heat dissipation with a modern appearance that complements any build. At the core of the Shadow shock is a huge 1-3/8-inch bore for greater durability and a hardened chrome piston rod for corrosion resistance. (800-551-4955 // www.superlift.com)
Monroe
Monroe load adjusting shock absorbers feature a heavy gauge calibrated spring to rapidly adjust to changing road conditions and reduce vehicle sag when up to 1,200 pounds of additional weight is added. These shocks are ideal for trucks that tow or carry varying loads, as they adjust to changing roads and weight conditions. And with a self-lubricating fluid seal, these shocks reduce excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear while the heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod delivers long life. (800-325-8886 // www.monroe.com)
FABTECH
Dirt Logic Stainless Steel reservoir shocks have been upgraded with black anodized 6061 Aluminum reservoir bodies. This includes both piggyback and remote reservoir shocks. The aluminum resi construction allows for greater heat dissipation, thereby keeping the shock cooler to reduce fade during aggressive off-road use. Finally each Dirt Logic piston rod has been upgraded to a NitroSteel material that is super hard while providing increased corrosion resistance compared to chromed piston rods. Get the finest ride with maximum corrosion resistance only from Dirt Logic shocks. (909-597-7800 // www.fabtechmotorsports.com)
Carli
Carli Suspension has spent months developing this dynamic valving shock package that responsively and constantly adapts to the terrain for the smoothest ride possible. An onboard computer and advanced algorithm constantly adjust the shocks hundreds of times per second while also having three pre-programmed presets for highway, rock crawling, and high speed off-road driving. Damping is variable in any setting, meaning the truck can be supple on small chatter and then detect a large impact, rise or dip, and ramp up instantly. That variable damping dramatically reduces body roll in corners in any setting as well and allows for insane small bump sensitivity without giving up big hit composure. (844-252-6373 // www.cjcoffroad.com)
FOX
The FOX Adventure Series Shocks use a 2-inch OD steel body construction with a large 5/8-inch heat treated hard chrome plated shaft for increased strength and durability. The monotube design uses an internal floating piston (IFP) to separate the shock oil from the high-pressure, nitrogen-charged gas chamber. This eliminates oil aeration for fade-free performance from the vehicle-specific valved shocks for rough terrain. Shocks are available with various ends to accommodate multiple mounting styles for vehicle-specific, bolt-in, direct fit replacement on your lifted trucks. (800-369-7469 // www.ridefox.com)
ACDelco
ACDelco Specialty Spring Assist Shocks offer the benefits of both spring and shock technology to help reduce ride height loss in ongoing loaded conditions. These shocks produce strength, dependability, and long-life performance with both constant-rate front coil springs and variable-rate rear coil springs. With constant rate front coil springs that help improve stability and maintain ride height, and with Seamless Drawn-Over-Mandrel (DOM) tubing that decreases internal component wear, each pair of ACDelco Spring Assisted Shock Absorber also adds 500 pounds of load capacity to your working truck. (844-847-1118 // www.acdelco.com)
Rancho
The Rancho RS7MT Shocks feature Deflective Disc Valving with digressive, linear, or progressive tunings. These things are 14mm hardened chrome piston rods with 2-inch monotube bodies filled with all-weather oil, internal rebound bumpers, and a 46mm PTFE-banded piston. Tuned for precision on- and off-road handling, the RS7MT shocks are highly effective in the dissipation of heat, making them ideal for off-road use and larger tires, and feature an integrated dirt wiper that keeps dirt and debris out, a hardened piston rod that resists scuffs and corrosion, plus an internal rebound bumper to smooth the ride. And with their ability to withstand internal temperatures of negative 40 to 248 degrees Fahrenheit, you’ll never find shocks that contribute more to increased vehicle control. (800-325-8886 // www.gorancho.com)
Rough Country
Rough Country’s 2.5 Vertex 8-Stage Adjustable Reservoir Shocks offer an elite ride quality in every situation you face, with an 8-stage adjustable damping system that lets you perfectly dial-in your ride for whatever lies ahead. Whether you want a smooth ride for city streets or the ultimate damping for off-road mayhem, a quick spin of the dial lets you adjust each shock to the exact performance specifications you desire. And the nitrogen-charged Vertex Shocks feature a monotube design with an external reservoir for increased oil capacity and damping sensitivity. Each shock features a massive 2.5-inch diameter piston and a high-flow 22mm chrome hardened piston rod that simply dwarfs the competition. When it comes to investing in a high-end shock, you’ll be pleased to find the design is beefier and offers an impressive 56 percent greater fluid capacity than the average reservoir shock. (800-222-7023 // www.roughcountry.com)
