A good pair of shocks plays an important role when towing a trailer. With light-duty or worn shocks, a vehicle will sag in the rear. This condition can also cause poor handling in both the vehicle and trailer. Many types of available shocks can help with these issues. When you order shocks online, you must provide your vehicle make, model and year so the retailer can match you with the appropriate shocks for your vehicle.
Monroe air shocks are an option if you wish to tow a trailer or haul loads. These low-pressure gas-charged shocks will maintain your vehicle's height. The shocks inflate and deflate between 20 and 150 lbs. per square inch (psi), and the package includes an airline kit. The shocks have a twin tube design for both cars and trucks. The air shocks allow for can be manual deflation and inflation using any air compressor with a tire inflation nozzle. Note that many new trucks have height-sensing brake proportioning valves or height-sensitive electronics along with antilock braking systems. These vehicles may not have the ability to use air shocks, which may have a detrimental effect on braking and safety. If unsure whether your vehicle has these safety features, contact your dealer before purchasing air shocks.
These shocks are stronger than stock shocks on most vehicles. The KYB MonoMax shocks are an option if you plan to tow, plow or haul; they are available for both the front and rear. These shock absorbers are available for light and full-size trucks, vans and SUVs, including some lifted or lowered vehicles. The MonoMax shocks are also suitable for diesel trucks.
These shocks will offer you the performance of nine different shock absorbers in one application: You can select nine different levels of ride quality or performance, which means they adapt to all driving conditions. When towing, increase the settings to accommodate the heavier load. Each of these adjustable gas-charged shocks includes a protective boot and has a liquid metallic finish and polyurethane bushing. One available option, a wireless controller, allows you to adjust the shocks from inside the cab with a push of a button.
These rear load carriers have a variable-rate tempered coil spring that will provide you with up to 500 lbs. (per pair) of load capacity. The heavy-duty shocks and overload springs will help keep your vehicle level when you carry loads and will stop the sagging and swaying. These shocks have a rubber sleeve that will eliminate squeaking as you drive. They fit most cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.
