Coilovers & Shock Absorbers
Coilovers & Performance Shock Absorbers
The shock absorber — or damper — controls the rate at which suspension movement occurs, translating the spring's energy storage and release function into controlled, smooth wheel movement that keeps the tyre in contact with the road surface. Without adequate damping, a spring simply bounces — the tyre lifts off the road surface over bumps and returns contact unpredictably, causing the chassis to skip, skip and slide rather than track cleanly through corners and over surface irregularities. Getting the suspension damping right is as fundamental to handling as getting the power level right is to performance.
With 566 products from ADS Racing Shocks, Lakewood Industries, and Brothers Trucks, our shock absorber range covers both performance upgrades for classic truck and muscle car applications and the specialised shock requirements of strip and drag racing applications.
Performance Street Shocks — Controlled Comfort and Handling
Performance street shock absorbers improve on factory units by providing better controlled damping — firmer than standard for improved body control and handling response, while remaining comfortable enough for daily use on normal road surfaces. For classic trucks and muscle cars that have received lowering springs, upgraded anti-roll bars, or other handling modifications, a matched shock upgrade is essential — running performance suspension geometry with standard shocks produces unpredictable, bouncy handling that's worse than the factory setup.
Adjustable Coilover Systems — Comprehensive Suspension Tuning
Adjustable coilover systems combine spring rate, ride height, and damping adjustment in a single unit, providing the full range of suspension tuning capability in a clean installation. Height adjustment allows corner weighting and ride height to be precisely set without compromising spring rate; damping adjustment allows the suspension character to be varied between softer cruise settings and firmer track settings. For track day vehicles and serious performance builds, adjustable coilovers represent the most comprehensive and flexible suspension solution available.
Drag Racing Shock Absorbers
Lakewood drag racing shock absorbers are engineered for the specific demands of straight-line acceleration — where the primary requirement is managing weight transfer under hard acceleration rather than providing lateral control in corners. Correctly valved drag shocks allow controlled front end rise under acceleration while maintaining rear tyre contact and traction, contributing to consistent launch behaviour and elapsed times.
