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October 18, 2011 at
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What is the difference between twin tube hydraulic shocks and mono tube gas shocks?
thanks guys!
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October 19, 2011 at
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Mono Tube Gas shocks have a single bore that contains a shaft piston with a valve stack for compression and rebound. There is a floating piston that separates gas from oil. When the shock compresses the floating piston with the gas behind it create resistance to force the oil thru the piston as the shaft is compressing the floating piston also moves compressing the gas chamber. When the shock changes direction and moves into the rebound direction the floating piston follows it back out to maintain a cavity free environment.
A twin tube shock has a inner tube that contains a piston that forces oil thru a valve into the outer tube. In the outer tube there is a gas bag wrapped around the inner tube to take up space that is voided when the shock is extended. As the oil level rises the gas bag compresses and helps to force the oil back out in the rebound direction.
The only source of dampening a shock has is the oil so maintaining oil integrity of temperature and not allowing cavitation is imperative to consistency and repeatability.
For more information on mono tube gas shocks go to www.supershox.com
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November 14, 2011 at
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Thanks so much!!
So is there a definitive answer as to which is 'better' than the other?
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November 14, 2011 at
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anyone running the new kahne shocks? if so, comparison?
Ascot was the greatest of all time..
West Capital wasn't half bad either..
Life is good...
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November 14, 2011 at
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Both designs are winning races, it really comes down to a package that works for you. If you would like a more detailed explanation contact me at [email protected] or call (317) 858-8775.
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