Bump Shocks Protect "Hand-Use" Pickups

Bump Shocks Protect "Hand-Use" Pickups PICKUPS Accessories 31-4-38 Light Racing's new JounceShock is a patent pending new form of air shock that's never before been available to the public in bolt-on kit form. The technology originated from desert racing and has now been adapted for everyday full-size pickups. Also referred to as secondary suspension, or a bump shock, it has the ability to dissipate extra-hard jolts, saving a vehicle's suspension. The system is made for trucks that have not had their ride height altered. It's compatible with '01 and newer GM 1/2-ton pickups, the new Toyota FJ, 4Runner and Tacoma (full bolt-on kits), the new F150 (rear package only) and 3/4-ton GM pickups (some drilling and welding required). The company also has complete packages for several Jeep, Nissan and other Ford models. Because it's "nitrogen charged," the JounceShock adds additional compression damping and controlled rebound to the vehicle's system. This translates into keeping the tires on the ground in rough terrain, even at higher speeds. The small cylinders convert mechanical energy into heat when the shock's piston compresses a cavity of nitrogen, quickly changing the would-be violent energy into heat and reducing the harshness of the impact. This softens a landing that would normally destroy the bumpstops of any stock suspension. "JouceShock's main advantages are that it eliminates suspension bottoming, increases stability, improves handling at all speeds, enhances rock crawling ability and improves towing stability and load capacity," says Jeff Hargash of Light Racing. "Also, because of its compact size, which comes in 1.5-in. and 3-in. travel units, it can be utilized in limited spaces. It's externally adjustable for compression and rebound, and has various threaded end mounts that reduce fabrication and installation time for a custom build." The product has almost no effect on a vehicle's ground clearance. Complete JounceShock systems with all the bracketry, retail for between $1,300 and $1,500 plus S&H. Each components is also available separately. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Light Racing, 4045 Specialty Place, Longmont, Colo. 80501 (ph 800 525-6505; jhargash @specprod.com; www.lightracing.com).

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