Is Bottoming Out Damaging to Car Shock Absorbers?

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VonKarter
07/30/25 7:24am
The shock absorber assembly includes a limiting buffer block that prevents damage to the shock absorber by avoiding contact with the bottom valve. However, frequent exposure to rough road conditions can accelerate wear on the shock absorber oil seal. It is recommended to check for any oil leakage around the shock absorber (viewed from above the tire). If there is no oil seepage, it should be fine. Additional information: 1. Shock absorbers are primarily used to dampen the oscillations from spring rebound after absorbing shocks and impacts from the road surface. 2. When driving over uneven surfaces, while the shock-absorbing springs can filter out road vibrations, the springs themselves still undergo reciprocating motion, and the shock absorbers are designed to suppress this spring bounce. 3. If the shock absorbers are too soft, the car body will bounce up and down excessively; if they are too hard, they will create excessive resistance, hindering the proper functioning of the springs.
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