Choosing the right suspension or Shockbreaker for comfort and safety
Suspension is very important in the vehicle. In addition to the suspension brakes an element that affects the ride comfort. Suspension function is to cushion the shock from the impact of wheeled vehicle that hit uneven road surfaces. Besides the function of the suspension is to add the grip of the car and make the car more stable when turning. Without sitem the suspension can be sure you like driving a wooden cart with iron wheels. For that select suspension or Shockbreaker is essential and absolute known for driving comfort. Factors chose suspension is also not free from the type of vehicle used.
Of the suspension needs a different sedan with SUV or MPV. for that there is need to consult a repair shop you confidence to choose and care of your
car's suspension.
When will the vehicle's suspension should be replaced?
For the replacement of the suspension period can not be sure exactly, because the use and terrain traversed by each vehicle is different. Vehicles with heavy field would be more frequent replace Shockbreaker / suspension compared with the vehicle through a smooth and comfortable way. To determine whether the suspension should be replaced, put forward the feelings of the owner or driver. If it feels less comfortable vehicle suspension so suspension need maintenance or replacement. If you can not or less sensitive to knowing your vehicle can inquire directly to a trusted mechanic or repair shop. To find out Shockbreaker less good or not functioning well you can see from tire wear or condition of your car tires. If tire wear is uneven then your suspension should be checked.
Perceived characteristics of riders:
1. When the car feels excessive swing as it passes through pothole. This indicates the performance of Shockbreaker or suspension began to weaken.
2. If you see an oil leak in your suspension. then confirmed the suspension oil pressure dropped dramatically.
3. Suspension that had gone bad usually uncomfortable noises like the sound of the collision of automobile components.
Because Shockbreaker or suspension affects the stability of the movement of the car then you need to check the condition of your car's suspension on a regular basis.
Shockbreaker oil and gas
Both of these types has a different character.
Type of oil has a tendency cozy character rather than the type of gas. Gas type was not necessarily contain 100% gas. The role of oil as the lubricant was still needed.
How to know sokbreker type of oil or gas is to suppress it. If sokbreker type of oil, the rod Shockbreaker will not re-raised to its original position. And vice versa.
If after pressed Shockbreaker went up by itself then Shockbreaker the gas manifold.
Shockbreaker type double action or single action.
Type double action Shockbreaker enough to affect the performance of the negative side. Where more Shockbreaker role to maintain speed while returning to its original position or rebound.
How to check for double or single type of shock:
- Position Shockbreaker in the upright position.
- Play Shockbreaker press down and pull up as much as 2 times.
- Then when the position Shockbreaker above .. Shockbreaker press down suddenly and watch what happens.
- When Shockbreaker hold / down you are not able to suppress the sudden it can be said that has double action Shockbreaker.
- Meanwhile, when you press down on the time Shockbreaker feels loose, without resistance, then Shockbreaker is categorized as a single action (single action restrain naek above)
"Double or single action only a percentage comparison between the current compress and rebound. When a single action has a ratio of 40 is compressed and 60 rebounds, the double action otherwise. The higher the percentage figure, then sokbreker have stronger prisoners. So when the rebound, which has a character other than by reflecting, sokbreker was increasingly pick up speed when movement up or return to its original position, "said Taqwa SS, tuner Garden Speed.
Design Shockbreaker
Divided into two models, namely mono-tube or twin tube.
Twin Tube
The majority of car manufacturers that emphasizes comfort and high durability, twin-tube would be his choice. With the character is not linear, making driving comfort when filled by a few passengers or fully charged will be maintained. Therefore, the Shockbreaker pressed, then the rate will be higher hardness.
Models mono tube
Where the pressure will remain the same when Shockbreaker in press runs though. Plus, thanks to the power of two models of a single tube in a tube rather than hold the weight of the vehicle.
"Material thickness mono tube design and the availability of the service center of the strengths of the product HotBits in Indonesia. Consumers can replace parts if Shockbreaker performance began to decline or damage, such as replacing seals-seal, nitro gas filling up the oil as a lubricant, "said Susanto as Henricus Darmawan HotBists Indonesian distributor.
Tips on buying a suspension :
- Physical Checks1 . Note the entire surface Shockbreaker .Shockbreaker entirely new will not have a spot - weld welding scars . But there jugashockbreaker that the walls have a weld point , such as Monroe product . Dishockbreaker the welding point is factory defaults .However , surely thieves will always be smarter than the police instead ? To eliminate the former spot welding , the surface can be smoothed by grinding Shockbreaker wall . In addition , injections are usually done on the bottom or behind the seal retaining ring . So if the ring is opened , the new discovered that Shockbreaker never ' juiced ' .2 . Check Shockbreaker paint coatings .Chipped original paint will be difficult because of the thick and flaky suppose , will be immediately visible metal wall Shockbreaker and instead another layer of paint . If the typical smell of paint coatings smell , immediately ask for exchange with other dampers.3 . Note the letters printed on the body Shockbreaker .Shockbreaker repainted , letterpress will be closed before the paint , so the letters are so subtle prints or ' unclear ' . Stickers also have to adhere perfectly , no tangle and no color is opaque .4 . Check the screw holes in the bottom of the shock absorber .Shockbreaker former clearly has wound around the bolt holes . To cover it , the hole is sealed with putty . Secretly , a little lighter around the bolt holes with a nail .5 . The threaded rod is also not to be missed Shockbreaker of your examination . Shockbreakeryang re-polished screw usually has a threaded end that was neat , because re turner .- Check the Non - Physical
1 . Examine Shockbreaker performance .The trick , pull and press rod Shockbreaker , then make sure the course stems not faltered . If faltered , a sign of air in it . Meanwhile , in the middle of the trunk there should be no scratches or thin shear zones . If you see these signs , it means that the rods have been many times ' up and down ' aka 've ever used .
2 . Check the color bar Shockbreaker .If looks bluish , due to the heat caused by friction ' up and down ' between the rods and sealshockbreaker . So it no longer looks shiny rod .
Type Shockbreaker Double Or Single Action
Hold Shockbreaker in the upright position . After it was pulled and hit a few times slowly . Then , press suddenly . If there is any resistance or slow movements but not stuttering , it means Shockbreaker double action type . If there is no custody or moving continuously , meaning a single action .
Type Gas Or Oil
Same way as the one above , can be done to distinguish Shockbreaker contain oil or gas . The Shockbreaker Hold it down ( minimum length ) , then release . If Shockbreaker lengthwise again , meaning it Shockbreaker gas type . But if not , it is a type of oil .
The latter , suspect the price issue . If negotiable too ' dropped ' , then maybe it is a good ' Beru ' . Usually Shockbreaker ' Beru ' is actually widely available in specialty stores Shockbreaker .
Therefore , they have their own workshop and equipment . Thus, if the consumer back to the store because Shockbreaker recently purchased problematic , they can be overcome .
