10 best gas shock absorbers

The worse the quality of the road surface, the softer the suspension should be in order to feel less shock. But the body at the same time will swing strongly on the track. If you often drive on good roads, it makes sense to look towards gas shock absorbers, which are characterized by increased rigidity and precise control. We have compiled a ranking of the best gas shock absorbers for different cars for this case, so that you can make a more informed choice.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination

The best gas monotube shock absorbers

1 SACHS 313014 4.95
For cars with increased weight
2 Gas Bilstein 24-026529 4.90
Best for agile crossovers
3 KYB 554384 4.70
Lightweight gas shock absorbers
4 Boge 30Q170 4.65
Long service life
5 MEYLE 7267250010 4.60
Original for Ford cars

The best gas twin-tube shock absorbers

1 MONROE 23991 4.80
The best choice for French cars
2 AMD.SA146 4.70
Stabilize the steering
3 TRW JGT156T 4.60
Popular shock absorbers for the "classics"
4 HOLA SH40-070G 4.50
Best for Commercial Vehicles
5 Fenox A22091 4.25
Excellent water protection

Let's make a reservation right away (for the sake of expertise) that gas shock absorbers, i.e. those that have no oil at all inside, but only gas, are not used in car suspension. These can be shock absorbers for the trunk lid, hood, which work without intense load. There are also air springs on cars with air suspension, but they are more designed to adjust the height of the clearance. This is not about them.

There are two types of gas shock absorbers in cars: single-tube and double-tube. The former uses an internal partition separating the gas chamber from the oil chamber. The latter have two independent tubes that enter one into the other. Usually, gas is used everywhere - nitrogen at a pressure of 12-30 and 3-8 atm, respectively. In fact, these are gas-oil shock absorbers with a different design, but some call them gas. Due to the gas, work is done on expanding, and not just on compression, like in oil versions.

It is necessary to change the shock absorbers with a strong rocking of the car, knocks at the time of the passage of bumps, squeaks and rattles, distortion of the body. Oil leaks down the stem are another bad sign. But first it is important to make a diagnosis, since such problems can be caused by broken springs, silent blocks, loose ball joints. It is better to change shock absorbers in pairs - two front or two rear, so that the body does not skew.

There are not many manufacturers of gas shock absorbers on the Russian market, since these suspension elements are more expensive and less in demand than oil ones. But most of the products are of medium and high quality. The most popular products are SACHS, Bilstein, KYB, Boge, etc.

The best gas monotube shock absorbers

The toughest shock absorbers in terms of performance. Instantly stabilize the body. Suitable for high-speed driving, sharp maneuvers, racing cars, but the road must be perfectly flat, otherwise there will be an effect like on a “cart”.

Top 5. MEYLE 7267250010

Rating (2022): 4.60
Original for Ford cars

MEYLE shock absorbers are installed on Ford from the assembly line, so the replacement for gas of the same brand will be no problem.

  • Country: Germany
  • Average price: 5800 rubles.
  • Mounting type: top and bottom hole
  • Fitting Position: Rear

Racks are suitable for FORD FOCUS sedans and station wagons with any engine power. Parts from this manufacturer are used for conveyor assembly of cars, so products for the secondary market are well suited in size. You will not have any difficulties during installation. Distinctive features of MEYLE 7267250010: increased mechanical strength, retention of its characteristics on long trips, quick rebound response when driving over bumps. In the reviews, drivers note that with such a suspension, the steering becomes more collected, more accurately responds to the driver's actions.

Pros and cons
  • Quickly stabilize the body
  • Easy to install on Ford vehicles
  • High quality original parts
  • Stability under high loads
  • Tougher than others
  • Sometimes a creak is heard in the corners

Top 4. Boge 30Q170

Rating (2022): 4.65
Long service life

Shock absorbers are guaranteed to serve 120,000 km or more, which is confirmed by checks of the residual life in service centers.

  • Country: Germany
  • Average price: 6700 rubles.
  • Attachment type: hole and stud
  • Fitting Position: Rear

Gas shock absorbers are produced by the German concern ZF. Model Boge 30Q170 is suitable for most VAG (Audi, Skoda, VW) vehicles. Among drivers, Boge products are called "long-lasting", because they are distinguished by an increased service life. Reviews show that after 7 years of operation and a run of 110,000 km, the residual life of the racks is 70-80%.Many owners put them in when repairing the suspension when they do not plan to sell the car in the coming years. Then the investment of money will be justified and you will not need to pay twice for low-quality parts. Shock absorbers are pumped easily, so the installation is not delayed. But in the package, the stock is not fixed by anything. In the cold season, for some, it may slightly fog up.

Pros and cons
  • Long service life
  • People's Trust
  • Quickly circulate upon installation
  • In winter, the stock may slightly fog up.
  • The moving part is not secured in the package

Top 3. KYB 554384

Rating (2022): 4.70
Lightweight gas shock absorbers

The suspension assembly weighs only 1.67 kg when other models weigh 2-3 kg.

  • Country: Japan
  • Average price: 6800 rubles.
  • Mounting type: top and bottom hole
  • Fitting Position: Rear

Gas monotube shock absorbers are suitable for Hyundai and KIA sedans and hatchbacks. These models are: Forte, Elantra, Avante, Cerato, Veloster, Rio. Generations from 2011 to the present. Place of installation on the left or right side of the car on the rear axle. The shock absorbers are among the best in terms of weight, while they perfectly withstand the weight of a sedan with a full cabin of passengers and luggage. To reduce weight, the manufacturer uses thinner cylinder walls and hollow rods. The lightweight design has a beneficial effect on the service life of other suspension parts, contributes to fuel economy, and increases maneuverability. The product from KYB is worth paying attention to those who like to drive, who forced the engines of Korean stock cars and need to change the standard suspension.

Pros and cons
  • Quality build
  • Lightweight design
  • Compatible with numerous Korean models
  • Very short stroke

Comparison table of shock absorber types

If you have any doubts about which shock absorbers are best for your car, look at a brief summary of the pros and cons of gas and oil damping devices, which will simplify the choice.


shock absorber type

Advantages

Flaws

Gas single-pipe (gas-oil)

+Suitable for racing cars

+ Works well on SUVs

+ Work on compression and decompression

+ Stable body position when cornering

+ No cavitation effect

+Long service life

+ Effective at low temperatures

+ Clear controllability

+ Contribute to the reduction of the braking distance by 5-20%

+ No priming required before installation

+ heat up slowly

+ Increase traffic safety

-Increased rigidity delivers discomfort to the driver and passengers

-High price

- Not repairable

- Due to the increased length, they are not suitable for every car

- Distortions of the rod lead to jamming

-Other suspension elements wear out faster

Gas two-pipe (gas-oil)

+ Work on compression and decompression

+Simple design

+ Maintainability

+ Optimum ratio of hardness and softness

+ Smooth out 80% of rolls

+Long service life

+Compact dimensions

+ Effective at low temperatures

- Not suitable for sharp maneuvers at speed

-Oil foams under increased loads

- Installing upside down leads to an increase in unsprung weight

- Requires pumping before installation

Oil (hydraulic)

+ Soft suspension

+ Low cost

+ Maintainability

+Long service life

+Simple design

- Body roll in corners

-Long body stabilization

- Work only for compression

-Front nodding when braking

- Oil foaming under load

- Not suitable for high speeds

-Efficiency decreases in cold weather

Top 2. Gas Bilstein 24-026529

Rating (2022): 4.90
Best for agile crossovers

They work great in the suspension of German cars with powerful engines.

  • Country: Germany
  • Average price: 5950 rubles.
  • Attachment type: hole and stud
  • Fitting Position: Rear

The rear shock absorber is available for BMW X5 vehicles. The gross weight of the crossover can reach 2.5 tons. Depending on the configuration and generation, the car is equipped with engines ranging from 3.0 to 5.0 liters. With high engine power, a common problem is imbalance when you press the accelerator pedal. To maintain the balance of the body, a numerous system of levers and transverse stabilizers are used. The suspension performance is improved by Gas Bilstein gas shock absorbers, which prevent the front of the car from "nodding" when braking or "crouching" on the back during a sharp start. Reviews show that even at a speed of 160 km / h and smooth turns there is no feeling of being pressed into the lateral support of the seats.

Pros and cons
  • Perfectly balance the body of heavy cars
  • Suitable for machines with powerful engines
  • Serve up to 100,000 km
  • Excellent road holding
  • Favorite brand for fakes by scammers

Top 1. SACHS 313014

Rating (2022): 4.95
For cars with increased weight

The gas shock absorber is designed for 7-seater minivans weighing up to 1.5 tons.

  • Country: Germany
  • Average price: 17,000 rubles.
  • Mounting type: top and bottom hole
  • Fitting Position: Rear

Shock absorbers of the German brand are designed for installation on the rear axle of MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO cars.The manufacturer has put in them increased resistance to stress, since the mass of a minivan is almost 1.5 tons, unlike passenger cars 900-1200 kg. Suspension with gas damping elements perfectly maintains directional stability and does not allow a 7-seater car with a full trunk to sway. The product belongs to the Super Touring series and is designed for long-term operation on long journeys. The oil in the separate chamber does not foam at all, so the working efficiency is stable. Reviews show that a pair of shock absorbers work the same way with a difference of no more than 0.5 s when opened.

Pros and cons
  • The oil in the chamber does not foam
  • Clear course stability
  • Designed for long trips and heavy vehicles
  • Synchronous release
  • Quite high cost

The best gas twin-tube shock absorbers

The optimal ratio of softness and stiffness of the suspension. Good for urban use, tracks with smooth turns, smooth primer. Ideal for most cars in size, so it is not necessary to look for originals, but you can get by with analogues.

Top 5. Fenox A22091

Rating (2022): 4.25
Excellent water protection

The body of the shock absorber is covered over the metal with a solid rubber boot.

  • Country: Belarus
  • Average price: 3900 rubles.
  • Mounting type: top and bottom hole
  • Fitting Position: Rear

The double-tube gas shock absorber is available for the rear suspension of Korean Hyundai and KIA cars. Judging by the reviews and photo reports, the spare part is assembled into racks and mounted on a car without modifications.One of the cylinders is filled with Castrol oil, designed for high temperatures (does not foam). But in severe frosts, some racks may tap slightly. The gas cylinder quickly responds to expansion, stabilizing the body after the wheel hits the pit. The shock absorber chip is a rubber boot on top of the metal case. It is corrugated, and at the bottom it has a side to disperse flowing water on the sides. This is guaranteed to protect the stem walls from dirt, prolonging the life of the suspension.

Pros and cons
  • Installation without modifications
  • Used Castrol oil
  • The body is covered with a solid rubber boot
  • Sometimes tapping in severe frosts

Top 4. HOLA SH40-070G

Rating (2022): 4.50
Best for Commercial Vehicles

The shock absorbers are designed to work in the GAZelle Next suspension weighing 3.5 tons.

  • Country: Netherlands
  • Average price: 3000 rubles.
  • Mounting type: top and bottom hole
  • Fitting Position: Rear

The gas-oil shock absorber has a telescopic design with thick cylinder walls and high-quality seams. Due to this, high gas pressure is maintained inside, and the damper itself can withstand work in the GAZelle Next suspension. It can be a van, bus or flatbed truck. But the increased strength has affected the increase in weight - each shock absorber weighs almost 2.5 kg. Moderately hard work quickly stabilizes the car, which is very important because the body protrudes far beyond the rear axle. Thanks to instant response paired with springs, passengers are comfortable even in the rear seats, there is no swing effect. Outside, the metal is protected by a powder coating, so the racks do not rust for a long time.Judging by the reviews, they will work 80,000 km without problems even on bad country roads.

Pros and cons
  • Quality seams and durable cylinders
  • Good protective coating
  • Designed for a car weight of 3.5 tons
  • Increased damper weight

Top 3. TRW JGT156T

Rating (2022): 4.60
Popular shock absorbers for the "classics"

Products are in high demand among owners of domestic VAZ 2101, 2102, 2109 of all years of production.

  • Country: Germany
  • Average price: 2500 rubles.
  • Mounting type: top and bottom hole
  • Fitting Position: Rear

The German manufacturer has developed high-quality two-pipe gas shock absorbers, ideal for LADA sedan and station wagons. The racks also match in length and seats for Niva 2121 and 2131. From the reviews it can be seen that the racks are easy to assemble both on models starting from 1973 and 2012. The damper elements are designed for the rear suspension. The telescoping design is quite strong and confidently resists jamming even with uneven installation. The shock absorbers have a black powder coating and are reliably protected from corrosion. Rubber seals work out the full term without streaks. By installing such shock absorbers in the rear of the car, the body sways less longitudinally and across, which especially helps the owners of the rear-wheel drive “classic” on ice.

Pros and cons
  • Suitable for all cars VAZ 1201-09
  • Quality powder coating
  • Rugged telescopic design
  • Reliable seals and anthers
  • It is not recommended to overload the trunk
  • Possible slight knocking (not broken)

Top 2. AMD.SA146

Rating (2022): 4.70
Stabilize the steering

Gas shock absorbers when installed in the front struts significantly improve handling, making it as predictable as possible.

  • Country: Korea
  • Average price: 7200 rubles.
  • Attachment type: stud and clamp
  • Fitting Position: Front

Gas-oil shock absorbers are designed for installation in the front suspension of Korean cars Solaris and Rio. The lower part is attached to the collar of the steering knuckle, and the upper part is fixed to the glass through the cup. The twin-tube design provides a relatively smooth ride over bumps. But the gas chamber quickly pushes the stem back, so the driver has constant communication with the steering wheel, control remains predictable. In the reviews, buyers share that with such shock absorbers they enter turns even at a speed of 100 km / h, but there is no body roll, the car does not carry. There is no need to drop to the usual 80 km / h on the highway before turning. The suspension serves for a long time - up to 90,000 km, but then abruptly fails. There are no preliminary signs, so when approaching this run, it is better to immediately buy the next pair of shock absorbers.

Pros and cons
  • Perfectly work out irregularities
  • Maintain interior comfort
  • Improve steering
  • Corners can be driven at 100 km/h
  • Break down abruptly

Top 1. MONROE 23991

Rating (2022): 4.80
The best choice for French cars

The gas-oil shock absorber is well suited to most French cars, including Renault, Citroen, Dacia brands.

  • Country: USA
  • Average price: 8000 rubles.
  • Attachment type: hole and stud
  • Fitting Position: Rear

If you have Logan from Renault or Dacia, Sandero or Stepway, pay attention to the rear gas-oil shock absorbers of the two-tube type from the Monroe brand.Products of the Original line are well assembled into racks and work in tandem with standard springs. Nothing needs to be modified or upgraded. The low weight of 1.7 kg reduces the overall load on the rest of the suspension. Drivers in the reviews share that if you use reinforced springs, the shock absorbers will last up to 10 years, even with a careless driving style. The rims bend on bad roads, but these struts will be as good as new. But it is necessary to trust the installation to professionals - in case of errors during installation, jamming occurred.

Pros and cons
  • light weight
  • Easy installation on a car
  • Wide applicability to French cars
  • Long service life
  • May jam with non-professional installation
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