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shock absorbers

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Shock absorbers are parts of a car’s suspension that help keep the wheels on the road and make driving smoother. They stop the jiggling of the car when you hit bumps.

Technical Definition

Shock absorbers, also known as dampers, are suspension components that absorb and dampen the impact from road irregularities, keeping tires in contact with the surface for better handling and comfort.

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"that shock absorbers were installed at all four corners, with breaking, being done through"
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"He also said that the standard shock absorbers that they use for E 500s don't actually fit my car because the pickup points are slightly different even though we're going to do the wide body."
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