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What's a shock absorber

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11y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

A shock absorber is a device that absorbs vibration on a vehicle.

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Does Rafael nadal have a shock absorber?

Rafa does play with a shock absorber.


What is the use of a shock absorber?

A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot.Other names for a shock absorber include damper and dashpot.


What acts as a shock absorber between bones?

The shock absorber between bones is called cartilage.


Front shock absorber?

Yep, some vehicles still use the shock absorber but many use the strut assembly which has many functions other than the just the duties of a shock absorber.


If you have to make a small building that absorbes shock is drywall a good shock absorber?

No drywall is not a good shock absorber. It's too rigid.


Is shock absorber a lever?

No.


What is important joints because it acts as a shock absorber?

Cartilage is important in joint because it acts as a shock absorber.


Who invented shock absorber?

Claude Foster, founder of Gabriel the company who invented the first shock absorber, which was called the snubber in 1907. In 1918 the first hydraulic shock absorber was introduced and in 1956 the first adjustable shock absorber as well. In 1967 the first gas shock absorber came from Gabriel and from that point many other makers began copying and expanding on the initial work of the people at Gabriel.


How do motorcycle rear shock absorbers work?

The most simple shock absorber design has it sit between the arm that holds the wheel and area under the seat on the frame. As the rear tire hits a bump, the shock absorber is "sandwiched" between the two. The shock absorber itself isn't too different from any other shock absorber.


Does a shock absorber make the truck ride smoother?

Yes, and the softer the shock absorber the less control you will have.


How do you change shock absorbers in 2002 dodge caravan?

# Raise vehicle. # Support the rear axle of the vehicle using 2 jackstands positioned at the outer ends of the axle. NOTE:If the shock absorber lower mounting bolt deflects upward during removal, raise axle by adjusting the support jack. If the lower shock absorber bolt deflects downward during removal, lower the axle by adjusting the support jack. # Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt. # While holding shock absorber, remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolt and shock absorber. # While holding shock absorber in position against the frame rail, install the shock absorber upper mounting bolt. # Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolt securing the lower end of the shock absorber to the axle. # Remove the support jack. # Lower the vehicle to the ground so the full curb weight of the vehicle is supported by the suspension. # Tighten the upper and lower shock absorber mounting bolt to a torque of 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.).