Like all products on the market, cars are built with a certain price so that they are competitive in their target segment, but at the same time produce the maximum profit for the manufacturer. And during the construction of these cars, the manufacturer can not cope with easily visible things, such as interiors, accessories or wheels. The fact that they will check belongs to the owner of the components, usually they do not check, for example, the stamped components of the steel suspension or non-standard shock absorbers.
In particular, with middle-class cars and entry-level components that will be compromised are internal engine components (cast or forged parts) and suspension components (pressed steel or lighter parts and cheaper OEM shock absorbers). Luxury cars and sports have several trade-offs in this regard, but that is why you pay a dollar for them. However, there is a thriving market for this segment, because aftermarket shock absorbers, springs and other suspension components are still taken care of by the owners, who, for example, build their cars for autocross or track use. When the car is modified in the direction of specialized use, the focus becomes focused on a specific aspect of the performance of the car, and factory trade-offs aimed at the 80th or 90th percentile of the population are thrown out the window.
Many people will argue that their cars drive and are well managed, and this will be true for new cars. But cars that often move on bumpy roads will surely suffer from more wear on their suspensions compared to cars that drive on flat roads. It is here that the difference between good after-sales shock absorbers and poor-quality shock absorbers will become apparent. Even new, non-standard OEM shocks will suffer fading much faster than high-performance ones. Due to the constant movement of the shock and down, when it quenches the movement of the suspension, the oil inside the shock will heat up. Cheap shocks will have oil that loses its viscosity with heat and even foam inside the blow itself. Studies have shown that when this happens, up to 35% of blows will worsen. Aftermarket shock absorbers are built to higher standards, for example, with aluminum housings, increased nitrogen pressure and high-quality oils, so this fading is minimized. Many after-sales shock absorbers also offer compression and damping recovery, so that vehicle handling can be modified by the owner. Finally, the best after-sales shock absorbers have lifetime guarantees, so even if they are initially more expensive, these after-sales shock absorbers will extend the life of your car, ensuring consistent and reliable performance in all conditions.
