Lever Arm Damper
A lever arm damper is an older type of shock absorber in which a lever drives a piston inside an oil-filled housing.
What is Lever Arm Damper?
It was common on British and European cars until the 1970s. Some designs also act as upper suspension arms. They can be refurbished by specialists. Telescopic damper conversion kits exist for some models.
How it works
Suspension movement turns the arm, forcing oil through valves to damp motion.
Why it matters for your car
Low oil level makes them lose damping. Use the correct damper fluid when topping up.
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