Fluid or Gas Type?

[coolrider]

Tsikoteers, ask ko lang kung ano mai-recommend nyo na magandang shock absorbers for 96 corolla xl, and which is better fluid or gas type? Thanks.

[1D4LV]

Tsikoteers, ask ko lang kung ano mai-recommend nyo na magandang shock absorbers for 96 corolla xl, and which is better fluid or gas type? Thanks.

these things were discussed already here in the forums, but for your benefit:

FLUID SHOCKS

a) comfortable smooth ride just like OEM

GAS SHOCKS

a) more stiffer ride than fluids
b) more durable than fluids

If your car is purely stock, then fluids would go fine. But if you have plans to alter your suspension (e.g. lowered look), then gas would be feasible.

If your car mostly goes on full load, GAS is more ok.

And yes, they almost cost the same. So if durability is an issue, go for GAS.

[non-vtec]

i'd stick to fluid shocks for a comfortable ride.

[speedyfix]

i'd go with gas.

[tip_tipid]

gas filled shocks for metro manila's potholed roads will be a good choice.

[VtEC]

gamit ko sa rolla ko dati gas type din.ok naman sya.

[hurricane905]

these things were discussed already here in the forums, but for your benefit:

FLUID SHOCKS

a) comfortable smooth ride just like OEM

GAS SHOCKS

a) more stiffer ride than fluids
b) more durable than fluids

If your car is purely stock, then fluids would go fine. But if you have plans to alter your suspension (e.g. lowered look), then gas would be feasible.

If your car mostly goes on full load, GAS is more ok.

And yes, they almost cost the same. So if durability is an issue, go for GAS.

thanks very helpful

[rodetor]

How will you know when is the time, to replace your gas type shocks?

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[dr. d]

How will you know when is the time, to replace your gas type shocks?

Starmobile Up+

i suppose the same as fluid type.. when the damper won't dampen anymore.
in my case, nag-di-dribble na ang sasakyan pag daan sa hump.
or, pag matigas na. "tumukod na".

[rodetor]

i suppose the same as fluid type.. when the damper won't dampen anymore.
in my case, nag-di-dribble na ang sasakyan pag daan sa hump.
or, pag matigas na. "tumukod na".

I have experience na rin ang dribbling ng wheels, kapag sira na shocks. Pero after replacing it with new ones, lalo na pares, parang di rin nainumbalik yung dampen feel na katulad ng bago ang sasakyan.

Starmobile Up+

[red_one]

I have experience na rin ang dribbling ng wheels, kapag sira na shocks. Pero after replacing it with new ones, lalo na pares, parang di rin nainumbalik yung dampen feel na katulad ng bago ang sasakyan.

Starmobile Up+

Did you replace with same brand/model of the stock?

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[rodetor]

Did you replace with same brand/model of the stock?

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No. Replacement one, KAYABA Brand. Nawala ang dribbling, pero yung umpog sound na " thug" kapag nadaan ka sa mga hiniwa hukay lubak na ginawa ng maynilad, eh dinig at ramdam mo.

Starmobile Up+

[chronicle]

I guess the ones who offer longer warranty.
And depends on your damping requirements.

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[ninjababez]

I guess the ones who offer longer warranty.
And depends on your damping requirements.

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i just realized gas shocks nga pala yun orig shocks nya (tokico)
may mga murang fluid type na shocks, try ko nga 2-3 years from now hehehe

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[chronicle]

i just realized gas shocks nga pala yun orig shocks nya (tokico)
may mga murang fluid type na shocks, try ko nga 2-3 years from now hehehe

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Advantage ng fluid type is madali makita pag may leak.
Baka in 2 to 3 yrs iba na ulit kotse mo. Heheh.
Camry na.

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[ninjababez]

Advantage ng fluid type is madali makita pag may leak.
Baka in 2 to 3 yrs iba na ulit kotse mo. Heheh.
Camry na.
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dagdag nalang siguro pag makalipat kami gf with extra parking space ^_^
parang forever na ito si toyota (mrs.) alberto sa amin

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Who said so? Most of the sporty shock absorbers and coilovers are of the mono-tube or gas-charged ones.

barkada ko bro
ganun daw kasi observation nya doon sa dating GLi big body nya, compared sa newer vehicles nya

[Egan101]

barkada ko bro
ganun daw kasi observation nya doon sa dating GLi big body nya, compared sa newer vehicles nya

Ano ba bago nyang kotse? Big body Corolla GLi? Sorry bro but di naman considered as sporty yun. Try nya muna yung mga known good-handling cars with monotube or gas-charged shocks for comparison. I had a Nissan Exalta before which came stock with hydraulic shocks and it was not that good on aggressive cornering.

Mas mabilis kasi mag adjust yung gas sa changes in damping compared to fluid. Better for handling kung quicker yung response ng shocks or coilovers.