Seems I have a long-standing habit of turning simple tasks into drawn-out, elaborate chores. And so it was with the shock mounts for the 1933 Tudor. Sorry, make that ...

This photo shows the dramatic increase in tire clearance to be had by relocating the shocks to the inboard side of the framerails. The outer shock shown here is in the stock location. Notice how it ...

Finding the correct length for aftermarket shocks takes more than an axle at full droop and a tape measure. Many factors need to be considered, so we headed down to Bilstein in Poway, California, to ...

There are three ways you can tell if you need to install new shocks on your Chevy Avalanche. If the shocks are wet and oily where the piston enters the shock body, they’re leaking and need to be ...

The GM engineer who designed the original A-body suspension system back when John F. Kennedy was president would probably be shocked at how far his suspension has evolved in the last 50 years. The ...

On most bikes, the shock will be coming out the bottom so get familiar with the linkage 1. that connects the lower mount of the shock to the rest of the suspension. Because the large aluminum link ...

How to calculate the torsional stiffness of rubber shock mounts when all the company supplies are its radial and axial spring rates. Shock, awe, and vibration March 30, 2015 Rubber shock mounts, those ...

Replacing your own struts and shocks is a job that requires mid-level automotive repair skills. Most moderately experienced home mechanics and enthusiasts should be able to handle the job with ...