Yes, they do. Shocks absorb the road conditions and control the suspension system which helps keep the tire in contact with the road.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Do good shocks help with towing?
2. What are the symptoms of worn shock absorbers?
When the shock absorbers of your Truck, Motorhome or Semi get worn out, there is a very good chance that you would notice the following:
Excessive vibrations in the steering wheel
When the worn shock absorbers are no longer dampening impacts, you should experience a lot of vibrations while driving around. For most of the time, the quicker you drive, the more intense the vibrations get.
Extended stopping distance
Once it comes to stopping distance, brakes prove decisive but shock absorbers play a role too. Here is how it works: The moment you hit the brakes, the weight of towing setups would shift forward and downward. Assuming that the shock absorbers stay in working order, they could both hold up the front and keep some of the weight at the back. Nonetheless, if the shock absorbers sustain extensive wear and tear, the brakes must work harder and that lengthen the stopping distance.
Uneven wearing patterns on tires
When shock absorbers act up, the way that the tires come into contact with the surface inevitably suffers. The result of that is an uneven wearing pattern on the tires with disproportionate wear in certain spots.
Bouncy
Each time your Truck, Motorhome or Semi runs over something, it tends to bounce or porpoising for a bit? Then you have to consider the possibility that you have worn-out shock absorbers due for replacement.
3. How long can you go with bad shocks?
It’s impossible to tell for certain when bad shocks give out: Some may hold together for several days while others break apart within hours. That is why for your own good, it’s best to replace shocks that have gone bad as soon as possible.
4. What happens if you don’t replace shocks?
In layman’s terms, if you postpone the replacement of bad shocks, you would put you and your vehicle at risk. Failure to get replacements often compromise traffic safety, stress components, impair handling, … As a result, if you like to optimize your Towing, RVing and Hauling experience, don’t be stingy regarding shocks.
5. Do I need to replace all 4 shocks at once?
Ideally, you should replace all of the shocks of your Truck, Motorhome, Semi simultaneously for consistency. That being said, it’s not uncommon to replace a pair at a time as shocks work in pairs. In the case that only one of the shocks seems damaged, you could replace it alone.
6. Where can I get my shocks serviced?
Convenient regularly scheduled shock servicing can be performed at our facility with minimal turnaround times. Our experienced shock experts can easily spot unusual wear patterns and other anomalies that could lead to reduced performance before they become an issue. Service procedures include precision honing and polishing of shock cylinders, micro polishing of shafts, seal and wear band replacement, all using original replacement parts and precision processes for a perfect fit. Each factory serviced shock is pressure tested after assembly to verify proper function. We also can rebuild and service Road King shocks.
1. Do good shocks help with towing?
Yes, they do. Shocks absorb the road conditions and control the suspension system which helps keep the tire in contact with the road.
2. What are the symptoms of worn shock absorbers?
When the shock absorbers of your Truck, Motorhome or Semi get worn out, there is a very good chance that you would notice the following:
Excessive vibrations in the steering wheel
When the worn shock absorbers are no longer dampening impacts, you should experience a lot of vibrations while driving around. For most of the time, the quicker you drive, the more intense the vibrations get.
Extended stopping distance
Once it comes to stopping distance, brakes prove decisive but shock absorbers play a role too. Here is how it works: The moment you hit the brakes, the weight of towing setups would shift forward and downward. Assuming that the shock absorbers stay in working order, they could both hold up the front and keep some of the weight at the back. Nonetheless, if the shock absorbers sustain extensive wear and tear, the brakes must work harder and that lengthen the stopping distance.
Uneven wearing patterns on tires
When shock absorbers act up, the way that the tires come into contact with the surface inevitably suffers. The result of that is an uneven wearing pattern on the tires with disproportionate wear in certain spots.
Bouncy
Each time your Truck, Motorhome or Semi runs over something, it tends to bounce or porpoising for a bit? Then you have to consider the possibility that you have worn-out shock absorbers due for replacement.
3. How long can you go with bad shocks?
It’s impossible to tell for certain when bad shocks give out: Some may hold together for several days while others break apart within hours. That is why for your own good, it’s best to replace shocks that have gone bad as soon as possible.
4. What happens if you don’t replace shocks?
In layman’s terms, if you postpone the replacement of bad shocks, you would put you and your vehicle at risk. Failure to get replacements often compromise traffic safety, stress components, impair handling, … As a result, if you like to optimize your Towing, RVing and Hauling experience, don’t be stingy regarding shocks.
5. Do I need to replace all 4 shocks at once?
Ideally, you should replace all of the shocks of your Truck, Motorhome, Semi simultaneously for consistency. That being said, it’s not uncommon to replace a pair at a time as shocks work in pairs. In the case that only one of the shocks seems damaged, you could replace it alone.
6. Where can I get my shocks serviced?
Convenient regularly scheduled shock servicing can be performed at our facility with minimal turnaround times. Our experienced shock experts can easily spot unusual wear patterns and other anomalies that could lead to reduced performance before they become an issue. Service procedures include precision honing and polishing of shock cylinders, micro polishing of shafts, seal and wear band replacement, all using original replacement parts and precision processes for a perfect fit. Each factory serviced shock is pressure tested after assembly to verify proper function. We also can rebuild and service Road King shocks.