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shock

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A shock absorber helps make the ride smoother by controlling how the car bounces up and down when driving over bumps.

Technical Definition

A shock absorber is a component of a vehicle's suspension system that helps control the impact and rebound movement of the vehicle's springs. It enhances ride comfort and handling by dampening the motion of the vehicle's body.

Hear It Discussed

"Um,I havesteel fenders. I take a shock with me now. Since the last last November when I was out, I actually broke a shock um on a show called Ingrid's Revenge."
How A Texas Jeep Club Rebuilt After COVID In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 06:41

"he knew exactly what it was it was the shock and he showed me it was leaking the oil out of it oh no kidding yeah he replaced it and it's the steering's tighter"
Car Pro Radio Show May 30 26 Hour 1 CarPro Radio Show 27:46

"So I drive up and I'm like, oh, the car is kind of doing like a whoo, whoo, whoo, like the shock is floating. Yeah, I'm like, Larsen, you blew the frickin' shock."
Scouting Overcrest / How to Break Everything Overcrest 28:56