Reservoirs

Reservoirs are external oil and gas chambers attached to a shock absorber, either via a hose (remote reservoir) or bolted directly to the shock body (piggyback style). By increasing the total fluid volume available to the shock, reservoirs help manage heat buildup and keep damping performance consistent during hard or prolonged use. In a suspension system, this matters most when a shock is working overtime: fast off-road driving, towing, hauling, or repeated high-speed compression cycles all generate heat that can cause standard shocks and struts to fade. Reservoirs are common on performance, off-road, and heavy-duty applications where consistent damping under stress matters more than on a typical commuter vehicle, a topic covered in more depth in our guide to reservoir shocks.

Why Choose Our Reservoirs

1. Reservoirs add oil capacity, helping a suspension system resist heat-related performance fade.

2. Separating gas and fluid reduces foaming, supporting more consistent damping under hard use.

3. Available in remote (hose-mounted) and piggyback (body-mounted) configurations for different fitment needs.

4. Well-suited to trucks and SUVs used for towing, hauling, or frequent off-road driving.

5. Can extend overall shock life by reducing internal heat and pressure buildup.

6. Compatible with a range of shock bodies and suspension setups.

Features of Reservoirs

1. Constructed from materials like aluminum or steel with corrosion-resistant finishes.

2. Available in multiple lengths and diameters to match specific shock bodies.

3. Remote versions connect via a high-pressure hose for flexible mounting placement.

4. Piggyback versions bolt directly to the shock body for a simpler, compact setup.

5. Finned designs on some models improve heat dissipation even further.

6. Rated for specific pressure and fluid capacity depending on the application.

Browse the full range of performance suspension parts at Shockkingz to find reservoirs matched to your shock body and build.

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