There are three ways you can tell if you need to install new shocks on your Chevy Avalanche. If the shocks are wet and oily where the piston enters the shock body, they’re leaking and need to be ...

The “shock” is a suspension component that controls the up-and-down motion of a vehicle’s wheels. Though the devices provide some shock absorption, the job of absorbing shocks is handled mostly by the ...

At every level of racing shock tuning is becoming increasingly important. These days its the rare NASCAR Winston Cup team that doesnt have a man devoted solely to shock absorbers. Rusty Wallace once ...

CARS.COM — The answer to the question question of when to replace shock absorbers and struts hinges on several variables, including how many miles a vehicle is driven, on what kinds of roads it’s ...

This brand-new air spring won’t need much attention until it’s worked for many miles and its rubber bag ages through contact with the elements. Its operating range is 40 to 100 psi. Photo: ContiTech ...

In car-crafting lore, there are anywhere from one to three sealed boxes in any performance machine. One is the torque converter, another is the computer that does its electronic thing, and the third ...

Shock absorbers — also known as dampers — do the dirty job of absorbing bumps and keeping your vehicle planted to the road, all while residing in the undercarriage and getting their fair share of heat ...