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Remote Reservoir Shock Absorbers Explained
MICHAEL HAYES TALKS ABOUT REMOTE RESERVOIR SHOCKS FOR YOUR 4WD.
While fine for cruising or light-duty off-road use, a typical foam or gas shock has drawbacks.
The biggest one is when subjected to sustained rough terrain, they can overheat. Aeration (or foaming) is what takes place when the oil and gas in the shock mix due to sustained heat and motion, and the result is a shock that loses its ability to dampen suspension motion correctly. The result is a bouncy ride and also dangerous handling.
Remote reservoir shocks can help solve this problem.
They are designed with an external reservoir that increases fluid capacity. This increase in capacity helps lower fluid temperature, thus offering the ability to blast over rough terrain without experiencing shock fade.
There are two kinds of remote reservoir shocks.
Piggyback-style shocks have the reservoir permanently mounted to the shock body, while with the second style, the reservoir is attached by a length of high-pressure hose, meaning it can be mounted wherever you like.
Remote reservoir shocks have a separate reservoir that can be mounted wherever you like.
What's The Advantage Of Remote Reservoirs?
Inside the reservoir, a floating piston separates the nitrogen from the oil, preventing aeration. Another advantage is the increased oil capacity that aids in cooling and increases service life of the oil. Additionally, the added gas volume helps the compression and rebound valves to retain consistency under the most severe off-road terrain or varying surface conditions.
Perhaps the most significant benefit
of remote reservoir-type shocks is that many are valved for specific vehicle applications, unlike most regular shocks that use generic valving. Custom valving allows you to fine-tune the compression and rebound to suit your vehicle and driving style.
Michael Hayes showing an example of a high performance AmadaXtreme remote reservoir shock.
I Just Want A Nice Ride. Do I Really Need A REMOTE RESERVOIR Shock?
Remote reservoir-style shocks are built and tuned to enhance your vehicle's ride and performance over a wide variety of terrain. The reservoirs are really a necessity if driving long distances on extremely rough tracks or fully loaded when touring. Shock fade on a loaded vehicle can become extremely dangerous when driving at higher speeds.
Are REMOTE RESERVOIR SHOCKS Durable?
Yes. The bodies consist of a thick high-tensile steel pressure cylinder, which is plated for corrosion resistance. Inside, the damping work is done by an exclusive valving designed piston that features a Teflon and bronze composite wear band to eliminate any metal-to-metal contact and reduce friction. Heavy-duty, hardchromed shafts, billet machined components and high-grade racing oil are foremost in quality and durability.
Can I Service My REMOTE RESERVOIR Shocks?
Superior Engineering's shocks are fully rebuildable and repairable. Parts are available individually or in kit form. Tuning for ride or performance, servicing, repairing or upgrading can be done by any competent person with the correct tools.