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240Dave · 08-13-2003, 12:32 PM

It seems like people are making this too complicated. It's a shock just like attached to your suspension. Works exactly the same way, the faster you compress it, the more resistance it has. I don't think rebound is ever as hard as compression. If you put it on the passanger side, it'd have to be compressed a lot when attached to give it room to move...I don't think it would work as well.

"According to the experts at Gabriel Ride Control, shocks provide resistance by forcing hydraulic fluid (oil) through valves in the piston as it moves up and down. Because the oil cannot be compressed, only a certain amount of fluid can be forced through these valves, which creates resistance to the vehicle movement. Premium shocks and struts are superior to regular hydraulic shocks because air in the shock is replaced by pressurized nitrogen gas. This advancement in technology prevents bubbles from forming in the hydraulic fluid. These bubbles, called foaming, reduces the ability of shocks to provide resistance and prevent bounce. Gas shocks also quicken the response of a shock's movement thereby increasing comfort and control under all conditions."

I'm up for the dohc complete kit when its ready.

08-13-2003, 12:32 PM	#1
240Dave Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: . Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It seems like people are making this too complicated. It's a shock just like attached to your suspension. Works exactly the same way, the faster you compress it, the more resistance it has. I don't think rebound is ever as hard as compression. If you put it on the passanger side, it'd have to be compressed a lot when attached to give it room to move...I don't think it would work as well. "According to the experts at Gabriel Ride Control, shocks provide resistance by forcing hydraulic fluid (oil) through valves in the piston as it moves up and down. Because the oil cannot be compressed, only a certain amount of fluid can be forced through these valves, which creates resistance to the vehicle movement. Premium shocks and struts are superior to regular hydraulic shocks because air in the shock is replaced by pressurized nitrogen gas. This advancement in technology prevents bubbles from forming in the hydraulic fluid. These bubbles, called foaming, reduces the ability of shocks to provide resistance and prevent bounce. Gas shocks also quicken the response of a shock's movement thereby increasing comfort and control under all conditions." I'm up for the dohc complete kit when its ready.