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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION
The shocks are constructed with a plastic sleeve attached to the dust tube and reservoir. This sleeve forms a flexible chamber which will extend the shock when air pressure is increased. In order to maintain proper operation and reliability, a minimum pressure of 7-14 psi must be maintained in the system at all times.