Repurposing an old shock absorber into a functional telescopic baton is easier than you think, and this guide will show you exactly how to do it! With just a few simple materials and common tools, you ...

Discover an amazing idea that transforms an old car shock absorber into a functional water pump! In this video, you'll learn ...

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Cars with worn-out shock absorbers illustrate what the devices are meant to do, because they tend to bounce continuously. Worn-out shocks compromise a car’s roadholding and braking.

This month we're going to look at a basic suspension modification—the replacement of stock original equipment shock absorbers with high-performance aftermarket components. As with most other ...

Evidence is mounting that head impacts in American football can lead to devastating neurological illness. Scientists searching for ways to protect players have developed a helmet containing liquid ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A shock absorber for the knee could be a new way to relieve pain for millions of Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis. It's still experimental but the people who've ...

But a new paper published in the journal Current Biology argues that this is incorrect and that woodpecker heads behave more like stiff hammers than shock absorbers.

Treatments for osteoarthritis-related knee pain range from store-bought medication all the way up to total knee joint replacement. The recently trialled Misha Knee System is intended to help fill ...

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News that a reader had paid for a shock job, but could feel no difference in the way his car drove, reminded me of a potentially similar case about four years ago. My mate Peter, a court worker ...

The role of shock absorbers in fuel economy Stable shock absorbers also contribute to optimum fuel consumption. By reducing friction and vibration, they allow the engine to work under less strain.