shock absorber
It’s like a spring that also has a brake, so the car doesn’t bounce too much after hitting a bump.
A shock absorber dampens the oscillations of the suspension, converting kinetic energy into heat to keep tires in contact with the road.
Hear It Discussed
"So when they would just slap a huge piece of metal on a shock absorber, that was always where you'd have the biggest problems."
The Ugliest US Bumpers Ever Produced — Carmudgeon Ep. 245 w Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott The Carmudgeon Show
"Did you see the pictures of Austin Kirkpatrick at the Bilstein booth? The shock is horizontal real on the top of the chassis and has a cam over on the go that actually goes down."
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"Like, I reckon they get in there, and the shock absorber's changed every few months."
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Dirt Nerds Podcast
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