OTR Heavy Duty Shock Absorber for Freightliner / PACCAR is engineered for heavy vocational and long-haul Class 6-8 applications where ride control, component longevity, and predictable service intervals matter to fleet operations. This replacement shock uses a nitrogen gas charge and tuned valving to deliver fast response to road inputs, helping sustain tire-to-road contact and manage rebound and compression under varying loads. Design features that protect the seal assembly and limit over-extension of air springs reduce the chance of premature failure in air-ride and taper-leaf suspensions, lowering unplanned downtime. A larger bore and internal bearing reduce abrasion and provide more consistent control across operating conditions, which supports longer service life and more stable handling when compared to worn or standard shocks. From a fleet maintenance perspective, the part carries a stated 2-year / 200,000-mile warranty, giving a clear, measurable coverage window that aligns with common maintenance planning horizons and total-cost-of-ownership calculations. Reliable shock performance translates into quantifiable benefits: improved tire-to-road contact can slow tire tread wear rates, better control reduces stress on steering and suspension components, and predictable service life enables scheduled replacement windows and reduced emergency roadcalls. The shocks formulation includes additives to reduce hydraulic oil breakdown in extreme temperatures, improving consistency of damping and reducing variance in vehicle handling across seasonal operations. Intended as a direct-fit OE replacement for specified Freightliner and PACCAR platforms, this shock is positioned to deliver consistent form, fit, and function while supporting fleet goals of reduced downtime, controlled maintenance spend, and repeatable vehicle performance.
Designed to offer protection of the seal assembly and over-extension of airbags
Improved ride and handling with nitrogen gas charge that sustains tire-to-road contact
Enhanced performance with contained additives assisting with extreme temperatures while reducing oil breakdown
Valving adjusts to road extremes
Larger bore provides more consistent control
Quick response with nitrogen gas charge
Bearing reduces abrasion between rod and rod guide, combined with a robust piston rod providing strength for longer service life
Built to handle the demands of hard-working class 6-8 trucks and buses
For various Freightliner, Kenworth, and Peterbilt applications