Custom Shock Absorbers
Custom 4x4 & Truck Shock Absorbers
Scott Holmes Mechanical can now supply a range of custom shock absorbers by Thumpa Shocks for your 4x4 or truck. NOTHING LANDS LIKE A THUMPA
4x4 shocks to suit most 4x4 (can only fit non coil over style shock absorbers.) Perfect for your Toyota Landcruiser and Nissan Patrol. Can be made to suit most 4x4, even American 4x4.
There is a range to suit light trucks up to prime movers.
The shocks have been designed in Australia for our conditions. They are monotube design with a floating piston. Thumpa also have a comfort zone shock, which has a 50mm zone in which the oil bypasses the valving to give a smoother ride over corrugations and smaller bumps while having the ability to control the larger bumps. These shocks are more suitable for the front only and is best set up when you carry a constant load in the front. Both compression and rebound are custom set to suit your applications. They have a pressure adjustment at the base that you can set yourself to suit your personal likes.
If you have problems keeping shocks on your vehicle, these will be a one-time purchase for you. If you do have a problem, they can be fully rebuilt in under one hour and if the ride does not suit you, we can easily change the valving.
Standard Custom Shocks:
$600.00 each + GST
Comfort Zone Shocks:
$650.00 each + GST
MONO TUBE V TWIN TUBE
There are many rumours and discussions regarding which type of shock absorber is better, the mono-tube or the twin-tube? Mono-tube and twin-tube are known as two different types of suspension systems that each work in very different ways.
Mono-tube
In a mono-tube shock absorber, the shocks components are contained within one tube. A mono-tube system contains a shell case which works as a cylinder. Within that cylinder you would find a piston valve, oil, and gas. The construction of a mono-tube does also include some differences compared to the twin-tube design. A mono-tube design utilizes a free piston which separates the oil chamber from the gas chamber within the shell case.
Twin-tube
In a twin-tube shock absorber there are 2 cylinders: 1 cylinder is set inside the shell case, and the second cylinder contains the piston valve which moves up and down within this second cylinder known as the “inner cylinder”. With a twin-tube design, there is no piston or barrier between the oil chamber and gas chamber.
Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons of Mono-Tube Shock Absorbers
| Pros of Mono-Tube |
|---|
| As temperature increases, oil is able to release heat with less effort. |
| Zero restrictions on installation angles. |
| Less prone to cavitation |
| Larger oil capacity and greater heat dissipation allows for a stable damping force that is continuous. |
| Air is not able to penetrate the oil or gas since they are completely separated. |
| 100% efficiency through all temps. |
| The piston valve is bigger and wider in a mono-tube design which allows for a wider area of pressure. In turn this means the shock can create even a subtle damping force precisely. |
| Cons of Mono-Tube |
|---|
| A stiffer ride is expected because an injection of high-pressured gas is required in the structural design. |
| This high-pressured gas can also lead to a higher amount of stress on seals which can cause more friction. |
| More expensive to manufacture |
| When there is external damage or force on the shell case, that directly affects the inner cylinder. |
| Since the oil and gas chambers are positioned next to each other, it is increasingly difficult to maintain sufficient stroke. |
| The inverted design has more friction caused from more moving parts. |
Pros and Cons of Twin-Tube Shock Absorbers
| Pros of Twin-Tube |
|---|
| Unlike the inverted design, friction can be stopped. |
| External damage to the shell case does not affect the shock absorber. |
| The twin-tube design provides a superior manufacturing process which keeps the cost of production low. |
| Gas pressure is kept low thanks to the base valve, this creates a more comfortable ride. |
| Low gas pressure reduces stress on seals and keeps friction to a minimum. |
| Sufficient stroke is attained with far less effort. This is because each oil and gas chamber are separated. |
| Cons of Twin-Tube |
|---|
| The construction causes difficulties when installing. |
| Aeration is possible since the oil and gas chambers are not separated. |
| Size of Piston is greatly decreased compared to the mono-tube design. |
| Oil capacity is reduced in comparison to the the mono-tube. |
| Low Pressure – Generally very Soft |
| Small Pistons, more prone to heat and limited on damping |
| CAVITATION- Fluid and gas mix, exponential performance loss up to 35% |
Shock Absorbers Order Form
Please note shocks are not available for coil over style. Please fill in as many details as possible.
