Are SACHS shock absorbers any good?

SACHS car shock absorbers are of the highest quality, which is one reason why numerous well-known automotive manufacturers fit them as standard in new vehicles. Every year, over 10 million new cars roll off the assembly line fitted with SACHS auto shocks.

Who makes SACHS shocks?

ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Sachs shock absorbers are produced by ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Germany. The brand’s history started in 1894, when the first patent for a bicycle wheel hub, created by Ernst Sachs, was recorded. The components belong to the premium price segment. Today the concern comprises more than 200 production sites in 40 countries.

What are SACHS shocks?

Developed as Original Equipment replacements, SACHS state-of-the-art shocks provide performance and dynamics, while ensuring road grip and cornering behavior. Built to withstand challenging road conditions, SACHS Shocks offer improved steering response, as well as better driving comfort.

Where are SACHS shocks manufactured?

Schweinfurt
Sachs has since become a brand of ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The head office for development, production and sales of products of the brand Sachs remained in Schweinfurt. The Schweinfurt plant is today (2017) the largest location of the automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen.

Are Sachs and Boge the same?

The end result was that Sachs are sold as a high end product and Boge for the general market. Boge TurboGas are the same as Sachs Advantage and the TurboGas being the top of the Boge lineup while the Advantage is the bottom of the Sachs.

What is the best shock brand?

Top 10 Best Shock Absorbers

• 1) Monroe.
• 2) KYB.
• 3) Bilstein.
• 4) Fox Racing.
• 5) Gabriel.
• 6) KONI.
• 7) Rancho.
• 8) Skyjacker.

Does LUK make good clutches?

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product except throw out bearing. I’ve used LUK clutch gold twice, it really is nice. I ran my first LUK for 2 years. I had to take the transmission down due to a bolt coming loose within my bellhousing and breaking the bellhousing.

Where can I find a spare Sachs shock absorber?

Please try the ZF online catalog WebCat. Discover the ZF Aftermarket spare part portfolio with our ZF Part Finder! For SACHS spare parts various catalogs are available as PDF for download free of charge, e.g. the SACHS shock absorber or the SACHS clutch catalog.

What kind of shocks do Sachs suspensions use?

SACHS Performance Coilover Suspensions Clutches Warranty Repair Service Shock Absorbers and Dampers Shock Absorbers and Dampers Go Back Shock Absorbers and Dampers Modular Suspension Struts and Shocks and Dampers

Is the Sachs shock similar to an Ohlins shock?

The Sachs is a very common design. Structurally it is similar to an Ohlins, and you can use some Ohlins parts in the shock, like shims, piston, separator piston, and even the seal head (may require some machining). The Sachs shock in this example is from a 2005 TXT GasGas. Here it is after I pulled it apart:

How to Reame a Sachs ZF shock hole?

Pushing the seal head in requires de pressurizing the shock. I depressurized my shock in the process of machining the body for a Schrader valve to later re charge the nitrogen. You can see in the photo above the counterbore and 1/4″ reamed hole I made on an up-angle into the body chamber.