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Old 10-01-2003, 09:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by GTV4EVR
.....What is the difference between gas and oil shocks (other than the obvious...
Gas and oil shocks both use oil that's forced thru calibrated orifices (orifii?) to dampen suspension movement. Gas shocks just have a small charge of gas, like nitrogen, in the void above the oil to keep the oil under a little pressure to help prevent oil aeration under hot/harsh conditions.
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