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Moog Shocks and Struts Provide a Smooth Ride

When the automobile was first invented, the "strap suspension" system featured a setup of straps that suspended the platform attached to the wheeled frame of the carriage. But with the Industrial Revolution came advanced metallurgical knowledge and skill that led to the modern car suspension and strut system.

What Is the Role of Shocks and Struts?

  • Road Contact: The front and rear suspension and mounts act to keep consistent contact between the tires and the road. These parts work to evenly distribute the load to prevent tire slippage and provide optimal grip.
  • Safe Handling: The parts of the system not only improve ride comfort but also promote safe handling because the system prevents sway, brake dive and acceleration squat. These are all reactions to the cars application of strong forces due to high torque. If left unchecked or unmitigated, it could lead to unfortunate circumstances. This is why installing an aftermarket part from a brand like Moog is ideal if you have worn out mounts and suspension parts.
  • Structural Integrity: The mounts for the suspension struts not only connect the system to the car body, they also provide structural integrity between the vehicle chassis and the system.

What Are the Components of a Strut and Shock System?

The entirety of a suspension system consists of parts like bearings, tire air, springs, shock absorbers, mounts and other parts like linkages, which allow for independent movement of the tires relative to the vehicle body.

  • Strut Spring: a major component, the front strut spring fits around the hydraulic shock absorber to mitigate most of the load. The spring counteracts any downward force generated by hitting a pothole and other bumps on the road. It works in tandem with the hydraulics of the absorbers to keep the ride smooth and comfortable for your passengers.
  • Shock Absorbers: Another major component of a vehicle suspension system, it is composed of parts like a pair of sealed tubes that cushion the shock with the pockets of air inside them. Basically, when the wheels hit a bump, the cylinders push into each other, thereby compressing the oil inside the system to dampen the shock. Quality Moog shocks are made for counteracting the motion of the springs by reducing the magnitude of vibratory motions.
  • Leaf Springs:Heavier trucks may not use spring and shock absorber systems as their rear suspension components. Leaf springs are common in heavier trucks because of the high load they can take while maintaining a dampening effect that promotes control of the vehicle. These springs are some of the oldest spring designs, and their history speaks for the quality of their shock absorption properties.

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