Emulsion shocks vs air shocks

[jswainthug]

I have always ran fox air shocks I came across these emulsion shocks on f-a-o.com. They appear to be an air shock also, I am wondering the difference. The only diff I can see is the shaft is smaller. Is this a huge disadvantage. I did a little more research and found that fox also sells an emulsion shock. Any help in schooling me about this would be great, thanks in advance.

 

[RockMonkey]

An emulsion shock is not the same as an air shock. It is a shock absorber only (without a remote reservoir), it will not support the weight of the vehicle like an air shock will. A threaded body emulsion shock is more commonly known as a coilover. Of course, a threaded body emulsion shock with coil springs installed will support the weight of the vehicle.