CONTROLLING THE CHAOS
New Technologies Changing Off-Road Motorsports
By Dan Sanchez
Most off-road enthusiasts want shocks that are tried and tested in the brutal desert of Baja. It's one of the ways they can immediately identify high-quality pieces of equipment that are durable and reliable. In most cases, the same shock components from certain manufacturers that are used in Baja race vehicles, are the same components available for your pickup truck or UTV's shocks.
Looking back, shocks have changed dramatically over the 50-plus years of Baja racing, and as they improve, so does the control, comfort, and traction that off-road racers and enthusiasts can achieve with their vehicles. The latest technology is truly amazing, ranging from electronic sensors to mechanical achievements that offer greater control and comfort.
Manufacturers from King Shocks, Fox Shocks, ADS, and Bilstein, explain how they've reached higher levels of shock technology, allowing for fewer compromises when traveling over various types of terrain. Each of these shock companies have done this in their own way, providing racers and off-road enthusiasts, with the ultimate means of gaining maximum traction, without sacrificing ride quality.
