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SHOWA ORC coilover shock in SHOWA Gold

TYPE 01

ORC

Off-Road Control

SHOWA ORC shocks are built for enthusiasts who use their vehicles on and off road. Engineered to your vehicle’s specifications, ORC shocks deliver durable control and performance without sacrificing comfort or handling.

Engineering

Features

Precision-Engineered Monotube Construction

  • Separates oil and gas with a floating piston
  • Ensures consistent damping performance and efficient thermal management
  • Reduces fade and delivers consistent, predictable performance
  • Maintains ride quality, control and confidence while commuting, towing or tackling challenging off-road terrain

Cerakote® Ceramic Finish

  • Our industry-exclusive premium Cerakote® ceramic finish – in exclusive SHOWA Gold – protects the steel-body against abrasion, corrosion, impact and exposure to prevent chipping, flaking and color loss
  • One of the most advanced protective coatings available in off-road suspension
  • A tough, non-porous ceramic barrier that resists abrasion, corrosion, impact and chemical exposure far beyond standard paint or plating
  • Holds up trail after trail, season after season – a level of quality that's difficult to replicate with standard coatings

Graphite-Impregnated Floating Piston Band

  • Innovative low-friction band design improves both piston alignment and reaction time to deliver improved control over harsh terrain

2" (50mm) Body

  • High-precision drawn steel tube built for extreme durability and sustained impacts

14mm Piston Rod

  • Hardened chrome for abrasion resistance and durability

Rebound Bumper

  • Helps round impacts at full extension to provide a softened, more comfortable ride

Advanced Dirt Defense

  • The Roost Shield and rod wiper keep dirt and debris out, while a redundant pressure seal keeps clean oil in — all working together to improve durability and extend performance life

Adjustable Spring Seat

  • Vehicle ride height and spring load are set by adjusting the spring seat in the ring grooves that run along the body of the front shock absorbers

Low-Velocity Valve

  • Delivers fine-tuned handling and control

Frequency Responsive Damping

  • Automatically adapts to changing terrain

Low-Friction Components

  • Internal O-rings and piston rings engineered from Teflon® and nylon materials to help reduce internal friction

Permanently Bonded Rubber Bushings

  • Engineered and tuned specifically for each vehicle platform and application
  • Rubber is permanently bonded (not pressed) to the metal sleeve eliminating the maintenance issues commonly associated with polyurethane or metal bearing-style mounts