Making a difference – How foam cell shocks are made

Foam cell shock absorbers help to reduce shock fade by keeping nitrogen gas and oil found inside the shock separated, but how are they made? We spoke with the guys from Tough Dog suspension to see exactly what goes into the making of their award-winning 41mm Foam Cell shock absorbers.

Step by Step

  The outer body is made from sheet steel which is rolled then seam welded to size. Rolling tube and seam welding is a traditional