Shock Question.
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Shock Question.
Should a shock extend itself if you compress it and let go? Or, does it have equal resistance extending an collapsing? If I collapse or extend mine they just stay where you left them. These are on my dual steering stabilizer so I don't know if they act different than a regular shock.
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That is correct for a steering stabilizer. If it extended itself, you would be constantly fighting it. Gas charged shocks extend due to the gas pressure inside, which helps prevent the oil from foaming. Steering stabilizers don't cycle as much so it's not a concern.
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Steering stabilizers are intended to absorb or at least slow down the feedback through the steering linkages to the driver. For example, if yer wheeling and suddenly impact a rock which causes a wheel to suddenly turn.... the stabilizer slows the rate at which the energy (movement) is transferred so ya don't break yer thumbs by the steering wheel suddenly turning.
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Thanks guys. I just checked my front shocks also and they do not extend themselves if you compress them. They just stay compressed. They are Rugged Trails that I bought 20 years ago but I don't know if their nitrogen filled. They have pretty good resistance when you push them in or pull them out though. Do only the nitrogen filled extend themselves?
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Thanks guys. I just checked my front shocks also and they do not extend themselves if you compress them. They just stay compressed. They are Rugged Trails that I bought 20 years ago but I don't know if their nitrogen filled. They have pretty good resistance when you push them in or pull them out though. Do only the nitrogen filled extend themselves?
yes only gas charged shocks will extend themselves.
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Steering stabilizers are intended to absorb or at least slow down the feedback through the steering linkages to the driver. For example, if yer wheeling and suddenly impact a rock which causes a wheel to suddenly turn.... the stabilizer slows the rate at which the energy (movement) is transferred so ya don't break yer thumbs by the steering wheel suddenly turning.
I was not aware that stabilizers are still and issue with independent I beams but it is good to know.
Gracias, Hio.
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