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True or False? Air-operated shock absorbers do not contain hydraulic dampening systems like conventional shocks.

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True or False? Air-operated shock absorbers do not contain hydraulic dampening systems like conventional shocks.

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False. Air-operated shock absorbers do contain hydraulic dampening systems like conventional shocks. They use air pressure to adjust the firmness of the ride, but they still use hydraulic fluid to absorb shocks and dampen vibration.

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