What to Do If the Shock Absorber Is Too Hard?

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The solutions for a shock absorber being too hard are: 1. Reduce the tire pressure, but the reduced pressure should still be within the normal range. This method can provide slight relief; 2. Replace the shock absorber with an adjustable one, if modifications are allowed. Adjustable shock absorbers can also be tuned for height and damping. The shock absorber in a car is used to suppress the oscillation when the spring rebounds after absorbing vibrations and to reduce the impact from the road surface. It accelerates the attenuation of vibrations in the frame and body, improving the smoothness of the ride. Although the shock-absorbing spring can filter out some of the road vibrations, the spring itself still undergoes reciprocating motion. The shock absorber is then used to control the spring's bouncing. Therefore, the performance of the shock absorber is closely related to the use of the spring and the car's shock-absorbing capability. Heavier cars generally use stiffer shock absorbers.