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What Is Shock Hysteresis and Why Does It Matter?

What Is Shock Hysteresis and Why Does It Matter?

Most racers spend their time evaluatingspring rates,damping curves, ride heights, and tire data. Shock hysteresis rarely enters the conversation, despite having a direct impact on how effectively a damper responds to track inputs.

Remote Canister vs. Piggyback Shocks: What's the Difference?

Remote Canister vs. Piggyback Shocks: Why Both Designs Exist When people start looking at reservoir shocks, one of the first ...

How Often Should a Racing Shock Be Rebuilt? Breakdown by Discipline (and What Happens If You Don’t)

Before getting into how often shocks should actually be rebuilt by discipline, it helps to separate shock service from shock ...

Inside a Penske Racing Shock Service: What Technicians Actually Check, Replace, and Test

One of the nice things about runningPenske racing shocks is that when it's time for service, they can come back through the ...

Natural Frequency, Ride Frequency, and CPM in Race Car Suspension: The Complete Technical Guide

Ride frequency and natural frequency are the same concept described from two directions, and understanding either one ...

Spring Rate in Racing Suspension: Wheel Rate, Motion Ratio, and How to Calculate What Your Tire Actually Feels

Spring rate is one of the most referenced numbers in racing setup, and understanding it correctly starts with one fact: the ...

Racing Shock Oil Leak: Causes, What to Inspect, and When to Rebuild

Finding oil on a racing shock gets your attention. The first question is usually whether it can still be raced or whether ...

Single vs Double Adjustable Shocks: Here's How to Actually Know Which One You Need

You'reordering shocks and you see the option. Single adjustable or double adjustable.

Sprint Car Shock Setup Guide: A Repeatable Tuning Process

Shock tuning breaks down when the car won't repeat. When that happens, every adjustment becomes noise instead of feedback. ...

The Best ATV Shocks: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying

Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong ATV Shock This guide exists because many ATV riders don't research suspension before they ...