Quick Shock Question...

[mconstable]

Just curious to the benefits of a reservoir style high-end shock compared to conventional setup?

Thanks in advance!

 

[AEdelheit]

A External reservoir shock can handle a lot more heat and abuse then a regular shock due to the added oil capacity. Another benefit from a king, fox, Sway a way and some Bilstiens is that they can be rebuilt and the valving can be changed to meet your driving style. I personally have 2. 5 external reservoir shocks and noticed a huge improvement especially when towing and off road because of the larger piston diameter offers so much more control then a smaller diameter conventional shock.

 

[seafish]

The reservoir style shocks will keep the hydraulic oil which dampens movement running cooler in RAPID and continuous up and down cycling/movement such as in off roading, because the reservoirs hold more oil and has more surface area to cool the oil down. That being said, some people feel that they are a benefit even for on road driving because shocks are ALWAYS cycling up and down a little bit and forcing the fluid through the restrictive valving, which results in fluid heating. Like any hydraulic application, the cooler the fluid remains within specs, the longer it lasts without breaking down and the more effective it is at what it is supposed to do. However, they are more then likely overkill for on-road driving. I am sure other will chime in here.

 

[Regcabguy]

I just went to some King 2. 5's and the everyday control is greatly enhanced over my old internal reservoir shocks. I'm hoping to get a couple of days in the desert soon to test them out in the real world.

 

[AEdelheit]

The reservoir style shocks will keep the hydraulic oil which dampens movement running cooler in RAPID and continuous up and down cycling/movement such as in off roading, because the reservoirs hold more oil and has more surface area to cool the oil down. That being said, some people feel that they are a benefit even for on road driving because shocks are ALWAYS cycling up and down a little bit and forcing the fluid through the restrictive valving, which results in fluid heating. Like any hydraulic application, the cooler the fluid remains within specs, the longer it lasts without breaking down and the more effective it is at what it is supposed to do. However, they are more then likely overkill for on-road driving. I am sure other will chime in here.

Id agree with that. I think the benefit on road comes from the larger piston surface area not the external reservoir

 

[seafish]

Id agree with that. I think the benefit on road comes from the larger piston surface area not the external reservoir

hmmm, didna think of the larger piston area... that would definitely be an improvement, external resorvoir or not.