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At the higher last of the price scale are the mono tube and secluded reservoir styles which are generally important bore tall pressure gas and the oil filled types. These are noted for their skill to dissipate heat at a faster rate and are less prone to shock fade. With a much larger bore than EM shocks, these types are generally designed to present additional handle over increases in spring rates when upgrading your suspension system. Of course your budget is a factor, but this shouldn't be the determining reason for your choice. Maximum leading manufacturers will have done extensive testing to produce a quality product that suits the individual application. To make the maximum out of your adjustable shocks it is essential to use the valving adjustment accordingly. If you are inroad, setting the adjustment to suit will get the best out of your shock. That’s okay for nice highway driving, but 'shocking' for offload and can lead to early shock failure or breakage. There are abundant Australian suppliers that provide accurately valved adjustable shocks to suit Aussie vehicles. There are a scanty suppliers who are qualified to change the valving on some of the imported shocks to suit our vehicles and conditions. In theory a longer shock will unkind more flex, but most shocks, in conjunction with other suspension components are designed to be a portion of the geometry limiting suspension travel. With a leaf spring vehicle, if a shock is too lengthy the shackle final of the leaf may invert at packed travel as well. Another issue is that a longer begin length will nasty that the closed length will be longer also, and likely to bottom out earlier the bump stops arrive into play. There are abundant fixes required to make the longer shocks labor such as extended brake lines, bump cease extensions and longer coils or anti inversion shackles. Softer shocks do feel better in the rough stuff, and can sometimes perform healthy offload at very low speed, but often deficit the rebound oversee to keep maximum vehicles stable. All shocks are sealed oil ardor gas filled units. If leaking or weeping continues, bin them (some brands can be rebuilt) and it's advised to do the pair as the other shock strut will more than probable not be far behind, plus the internal valving characteristics may have changed over time as well. If this is the case you will have probably noticed that your vehicle feels pretty bouncy when driving and may even base out on the bump stops. Again replace in pairs at the very minimum (personally I'd do the lot). If you've gone beyond the manufacturers recommended lifespan or mileage, change them. Check them regularly either visually at home, or as portion of your steady servicing. Keeping the piston shafts definite of dust and debris will aid prolong their life as well. Unite the club for all news, particular deals and for your chance to win. Username: Spaces are allowed punctuation is not allowed except for periods, hyphens, and underscores.