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Home > Technical Info > F.A.Q. > Off Road Racing Shock FAQ > What is a dual-rate coil over, and are they better?

What is a dual-rate coil over, and are they better?

Answer:

Dual-rate literally means that you can achieve two separate spring rates. This is usually a desired feature on coil over shocks as you can have one rate to soak up the washboard chatter and a second to kick in and keep the car from bottoming out thru the rougher sections. It is advantageous on all types of suspensions because secondary suspension can provide multiple facets to performance.

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