Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION





This vehicle is available with either standard gas-charged shock absorbers or Nivomat(TM) load-leveling shock absorbers for the rear suspension. Depending on options, the load-leveling shock absorbers may either be standard or optional equipment.

On the exterior, the load-leveling shock absorbers (1) are larger in diameter than the standard shock absorbers. Each load-leveling shock absorber is a self-contained vehicle leveling system and shock absorber combined. It does not require any external compressor, hoses, or height leveling sensors. When cargo or passengers are added, the load-leveling shock absorbers use normal ride motions during driving, even on smooth roads, to raise the rear of the vehicle automatically to the unloaded (or curb) height. When the load is removed, the vehicle maintains this rear ride height.





The rear shock absorber used on the SRT8 is a load-leveling shock (2). This shock absorber appears the same as the standard load-leveling shock, but has been specially calibrated for this vehicle. It can be identified by an identification tag on its side (1). This shock absorber is serviced the same as the standard load-leveling shock absorber.