Different types of vehicles require different types of shock absorbers. For example, a heavy-duty truck will require a different type of shock absorber than a small car.

This article was originally published with the title “ Types of Shock Absorbers for Automobiles ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 97 No. 19 (November 1907), p. 326 doi:10.1038 ...

Shock absorbers Again, there’s one of these for each wheel, and they either sit close to the coil spring or inside it – in which case they’re known as struts.

More information on the different types of shock absorbers and their characteristics can be found at onlinecarparts.co.uk. How shock absorbers affect passenger comfort ...