shock terms

[spud400ex]

i know what the zero preload and triple rates mean. but i want to know what the PEP limited mass and emulsion(sp?) type shocks are.

[BigAl]

Don't know about the limited mass, I would guess it is just a sales term, like a brand name.

Emulsion shocks don't have resevoirs, so the nitrogen gas is mixed with the oil.

Shocks with resevoirs keep oil and nitrogen seperate.

[spud400ex]

bump

[thumpa6x]

The Limited Mass shocks, short for "Limited Mechanical Active Suspension System"

[toby400ex]

Triple rate is when the shock has 3 different springs, with each spring having a different spring rate, like pounds or soething. I though limited mass was just another nae for no preload, which makes the suspension have more sag.