Shock absorbers

May 14, 2010

Designed for Class 8 trucks, the 2 5/16-in. big bore mono tube shock absorbers have a 4.2-square-in. piston area, spherical rod bearing mountings, two urethane shaft oil seals and a chrome shaft. The shocks are built to last 350,000 to 400,000 miles and can be factory re-built, the company says.

ROADKING SHOCKS, www.class8truckshocks.com, (619)766-9207

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