The term “Rate-Plate” is that name given to an immovable plate placed on the compression side of your shock piston. Rate-Plates’ are generally recommended for bypass shocks, racing and or other high-speed applications. If you are experiencing high speed shock shaft travel often in your travels you might benefit greatly from the addition of a […]
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The Radial Feed Back Piston uses internal shock oil pressure inside the shock piston and directs the force to the metal ware band that presses against the shock body radius. The force is exerted to the shock body where the energy is absorbed from your vehicles wheel travel, slowing the travel proportional to the pressure […]
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Aug
Aug
In this comparison we will evaluate the following areas of value enumerated below. We have ordered them with the first item being the biggest difference and the last item the least different between F-O-A and our competition. 1: Price 2. Warranty. 3: Shipping time. 4: Customer service. 5: Packaging and appearance. 6: Customization. 7: Performance. […]
Arguably the most important component in a shock absorber is its seal. The seal keeps the hydraulic fluid in and just as importantly everything else out. The seals on hydraulic rams were well known and established for many years before the high-performance off-road shock absorber market came into being. And while the tolerances and components […]
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Feb
Feb
“Death wobble” manifests as the steering wheel violently moving back and forth under your hands. Vehicles that utilize a track bar with solid front axle are more likely to develop a death wobble. To eliminate the effect, you need to determine which parts of your vehicle’s suspension are causing the issue. Despite its frightening name, […]
(Leave shock pressurized to begin, as it will assist with removing wipercap) Clean shock, and put into soft jawed vice or something to hold it upside-down. Loosen wiper cap with a spanner wrench/channel-lock pliers. Unscrew and slide wiper cap assembly up shock shaft. De-pressurize shock completely. Push sealhead assembly downward into shock to expose snap […]
(Leave shock pressurized to begin, as it will ease removal of wipercap) Clean shock, and put into soft jawed vice or something to hold it upside-down. Loosen wiper cap with a spanner wrench/channel lock pliers. Slide wiper cap assembly up shock shaft. De-pressurize shock completely. Push sealhead assembly down to expose snap ring. Remove snap […]
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May
May
F-O-A starts out with the longest Teflon shaft bushing in the industry, at a full 1 inch long, it is 33 percent longer giving you more shaft support. F-O-A continues with a double OD O-ring seal. Over time and with use, a single O-ring design can leak. With constant pressure variations causing O-ring flexing, the […]
Off-Road Shock Tuning Guide Without getting too advanced, shock tuning is about selecting the right combination of compression and rebound shims and stacking them in the proper order to get the shock damping characteristics you are after. While shock tuning is as much of an art as it is a science which takes a lifetime […]
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