2.0 vs 2.5 vs 3.0 Smooth Body Shocks
| Shock Size | Best Applications | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Radflo 2.0 Smooth Body | UTVs, dune buggies, lightweight trail rigs, recreational crawlers, trail riding vehicles, compact suspension systems | Lightweight design, compact packaging, excellent performance for lighter vehicles, easy to fit in tight chassis layouts |
| Radflo 2.5 Smooth Body | Rock crawlers, trail rigs, rock bouncers, Ultra4 vehicles, dune buggies, overland trucks, mud trucks, custom off-road builds | Increased oil volume, greater damping control, improved heat dissipation, excellent balance of performance and packaging |
| Radflo 3.0 Smooth Body | Rock bouncers, Ultra4 race cars, competition crawlers, long-travel suspension systems, high-horsepower off-road vehicles, mega trucks, mud trucks, desert race vehicles, dune buggies | Maximum damping capacity, massive oil volume, superior impact control, exceptional heat management, race-level suspension performance |
What Are Remote Reservoir Smooth Body Shocks?
Remote reservoir smooth body shocks are hydraulic shock absorbers designed to control suspension movement, improve ride quality, and maintain tire contact with the terrain. Unlike coilover shocks, smooth body shocks do not support vehicle weight because they do not use a coil spring. Instead, they work alongside another spring source such as coilovers, air shocks, leaf springs, or factory suspension components. The smooth body design provides a compact, lightweight package, while the remote reservoir increases oil capacity and cooling performance for improved damping consistency in demanding off-road conditions.
As the suspension cycles, a precision-machined piston moves through hydraulic oil inside the shock body. The oil flows through internal valving that controls compression and rebound damping, helping absorb impacts and reduce unwanted suspension movement. The remote reservoir contains additional oil and a nitrogen chamber separated by a floating piston, allowing the shock to dissipate heat more effectively and resist shock fade during prolonged use. Remote reservoir smooth body shocks are commonly used on rock crawlers, Jeep builds, trail rigs, overland vehicles, dune buggies, Sand Rails, mud trucks, mega trucks, Ultra4 race cars, and desert racing vehicles where additional damping control, suspension stability, and durability are critical. They are often paired with coilovers or bypass shocks to create highly tunable suspension systems capable of handling everything from technical rock crawling to high-speed off-road racing.