5 Best Shock Absorbers

Hop, hop, hop. When the shock absorbers wear out, the wheels lose traction. The car bounces across the road.

The harrowing truth about defective shock absorbers:

Shock absorbers are not only for your driving comfort but also for your safety. They ensure that the tires always stay where they belong: on the road. Defective shock absorbers extend the braking distance. Your car starts to lurch in tight corners and can skid. The danger of aquaplaning is also growing.

The electronics also start to skid. Shock absorbers are particularly important for electronic components such as ABS and ESP, as their sensors require precisely guided wheels.

In over 50 percent of accidents involving vehicles more than 10 years old or cars that have a mileage of more than 150,000 kilometers, it can be assumed that the shock absorbers are damaged.

Monroe 58620 Monroe Load Adjust Shock Absorber

Specs

Monroe load adjusting shock absorbers adjust rapidly to changing road and weight conditions, delivering enhanced control with uncompromised ride comfort. They offer superior comfort for normal driving and deliver extra control when operating conditions get more demanding. These units also include a heavy gauge calibrated spring for extra control and comfort. A new pair of Monroe load adjusting shock absorbers can assist in maintaining ride height when up to 1,100 lbs. of additional weight is loaded. These units are ideal for light trucks that carry varying loads or tow trailers.

Monroe 5779 OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

Specs

Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers are engineered specifically for foreign nameplate vehicles and feature the latest global original equipment valving technologies. Developed through years of research and on-vehicle testing, Monroe OESpectrum units provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control while filtering out the ride harshness commonly encountered on many foreign nameplate applications. This unique blend of control and comfort is made possible through Tenneco’s ‘Twin Technology Active Control System’, an exclusive internal damping control technology first developed for leading global vehicle manufacturers. Tenneco’s Twin Technology consists of its latest Impact Control Valve (ICV), which delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.

Bilstein 24-060967 B6 Performance Shock Absorber Dropped Height Depends On Lowering Spring Used Supersedes PN[F4-BE5-6096-H0] B6 Performance Shock Absorber, 46 Millimeter

Specs

Bilstein B6 Performance dampers are a performance upgrade to OE dampers designed to be paired with the OE factory spring. These dampers offer application specific valve settings with a monotube design to bring out the best handling performance of a vehicle. Each damper is rigorously tested for quality that meets or exceeds OE standards. B6 Performance dampers will provide improved safety and handling performance with the added benefit of world-famous Bilstein quality.