Off-road Shock Absorption Modification

As self-driving tours and off-road travel have become hobbies for many people in recent years, a large number of off-road enthusiasts have emerged. However, the balanced adjustment of off-road models is difficult to meet everyone's needs. If you want to open roads in the mountains and build bridges in the water, you can only achieve the goal through modification.

The modification of off-road vehicles is mainly to improve the performance of off-road vehicles, so that off-road vehicles can better pass through many uneven road sections, and bring a better off-road experience to car owners. Therefore, in many cases, the driving feeling of off-road vehicles when passing these road sections is Especially important, a good suspension system can make the tires better control and improve the driver's comfort, and the shock absorber is the most important component of the suspension system, so how to modify the shock absorbers of off-road vehicles is very critical.

For those who are in need of off-road modifications, Bellamy has recently launched a special series on shock-absorbing modifications, using domestic first-line brands such as KMAN and Sand Lizard. The product quality is guaranteed and professional technicians tailor-make the modifications in one step!

Before modification, let's take you through some common sense about off-road vehicle shock absorber modification to help you choose an excellent shock absorber modification!

First, let’s understand the basic structure and working principle of the shock absorber.

The basic components of a shock absorber are: working cylinder, piston, piston rod, throttle valve, and oil storage cylinder. The working principle is: the piston rod pushes and pulls the piston to squeeze the liquid back and forth in the working cylinder for reciprocating motion. The throttle valve limits the liquid flow to cause movement resistance, and converts the kinetic energy generated by the piston movement into heat energy and consumes it, thereby generating a damping force to inhibit The relative movement between the body and the suspension keeps the body stable.

While the vehicle is driving, it will generate a large amount of vibration and impact due to its own movement and the ups and downs of the road surface. If these vibrations and impacts are not resolved and directly transmitted to the car body, in addition to affecting comfort, large bumps and impacts will also cause the tires to break off the ground and lose their tracking properties. Long-term vibrations and impacts will cause fatigue and premature damage to body parts.

To put it bluntly, the purpose of shock absorbers is to alleviate the impact on the vehicle body and improve stability when passing through some uneven road sections. Theoretically, the most ideal working state of the shock absorber is that a compression and release cycle can completely resolve the relative motion between the body and the suspension.

Currently, there are many ways to raise the body of an off-road vehicle, which are mainly divided into two types: one is to install pads at the connection between the original suspension and the body to raise the body, and the other is to purchase modified shock absorber tubes and shock absorber springs for upgrade.

The cost of installing spacers is relatively low, but because the original shock absorbers are still used, the stability of the vehicle will be affected.

Modifying and upgrading shock absorbers is more common in off-road vehicles. First of all, after raising the body, it will increase the ground clearance and reduce the occurrence of bottoming. At the same time, the longer suspension travel also reduces the probability of the vehicle having a cross-axle.

Another advantage of upgrading the shock absorbers is that it can provide better support for the car body. Especially when encountering continuous potholes or driving in the desert, the modified suspension is much stronger than the original suspension in suppressing body bounce and improving stability and durability.

How to choose the shock absorber you like?

Nowadays, there are many types of shock absorbers, both domestic and foreign brands. Today we mainly introduce two domestically produced shock absorbers - KMAN and Sand Lizard shock absorbers.

K-MAN is a special shock absorber brand independently developed by Shanghai Manjie for off-road vehicles, focusing on the research and development of racing suspension. After testing on beaches, riverbeds, forest roads, streams, and deserts, the stability, controllability, and comfort have all reached competition-level levels.

Its star product FM-58 nitrogen shock absorber, in addition to its cool appearance and solid anti-scratch coating, also has the performance of 2-inch standard rise and 1-8-speed rebound adjustable mode, which can not only adapt to different It is also very comfortable for off-road conditions and city driving.

As the leading brand of professional off-road vehicle shock absorbers in China, Sand Lizard Shock Absorbers have won a nationwide reputation for its excellent quality and outstanding performance. Sand Lizard shock absorbers adopt advanced technology and craftsmanship, have excellent shock absorption performance and durability, and provide all-round protection and upgrades for off-road vehicles. In extreme challenges and harsh road conditions, they can stably control the car body, provide a comfortable driving experience, and ensure long-term operation of the vehicle.

After the shock-absorbing modification, the car's appearance, handling performance, driving and riding experience will definitely make you feel brand new! I would also like to remind all car friends here: suspension modifications are not within the scope of regular car modifications permitted by law. They need to be registered with the vehicle management department in time, and the vehicle must be tested in time according to the requirements of the local traffic control department before it can be on the road normally!