What are the advantages of single tube design over conventional twin tube shocks?
1. Better heat dissipation, which means better performance. A shock is an “energy converter.” “Spring energy” has to be converted into “thermal energy” and the resulting heat has to be dissipated as fast as possible. A shock absorber’s effectiveness is directly proportional to its ability to dissipate heat, since a ”hot” shock quickly loses its damping ability. In conventional multi-tube shocks the heat must pass through two tubes. The BILSTEIN mono-tube design results in a cooler running, more efficient shock. A BILSTEIN shock can perform at peak operation between sub-zero weather to 480 degrees F. 2. Much greater piston area: greater sensitivity for small piston movements. 3. They are lighter; reduced “unsprung mass” allows wheels and tires to respond more readily to surface irregularities for improved control; also by reducing the unsprung mass, wear and tear on suspension and steering components is reduced. How long will they last? Like any precision machine they cannot last forev
