amortiguadores ambidiestros

English translation: side-adjustable shock absorbers

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Spanish term or phrase:amortiguadores ambidiestros
English translation:side-adjustable shock absorbers
Entered by: Giovanni Rengifo

17:57 May 8, 2019
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Auto parts
Spanish term or phrase: amortiguadores ambidiestros
Este tipo de amortiguadores están provistos de un juego de láminas con orificios de diferentes tamaños ubicadas en la base del amortiguador, que permiten mediante giro del mismo, seleccionar el lado donde se desea instalar.

This refers to the kind of shock absorber that can installed on either side of a vehicle.

I'm not sure how this should be translated.

Any suggestions and ideas will be much appreciated.
Giovanni Rengifo
Colombia
Local time: 15:23
side-adjustable struts
Explanation:
This is a new development by Shimbui Parts in an effort to reduce inventory by having one part take the place of two.

The picture on their website show Macpherson type struts, not shock absorbers.
The left and right struts are tune (adjusted) differently because of the extra weight on the drivers side.

Of course 'ambidextrous' is perfectly good, but that is certain to be shortened to just 'ambi shocks'.

http://www.shibumiparts.com/amortiguadores-ambidiestros.php


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bigedsenior
Local time: 13:23
Grading comment
Thank you so much Ed!
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2shock absorber (fits either side)
Helena Chavarria
4two-way shock absorbers
neilmac
3side-adjustable struts
bigedsenior
1 +1ambidextrous shock absorbers / bi-directional shock absorbers
andres-larsen


  

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ambidextrous shock absorbers / bi-directional shock absorbers


Explanation:
ambidextrous shock absorbers / bi-directional shock absorbers

sources:

M4 Folding Buttstock for Remington 870 w/ Shock Absorber
https://www.fab-defense.com/.../m4-folding-buttstock-for-rem...
Shock Absorbing Stock; Left Side folding (Ambidextrous Optional); Collapsable Stock Enhances Weapon Versatility; Rubber Butt Pad; Full Ergonomic Sleek ...

AGRF 870 FK SB - FAB Defense
www.fab-defense.com/pdfnew.php?id=242&oz...
M4 FOLDING BUTTSTOCK FOR REMINGTON 870 W/ SHOCK ABSORBER ... Incorporates Preset Ambidextrous Holes to Accomodate our 'SLS' Quick Release ...

Toro Receives Patent For Bi-Directional Shock Absorbers
grounds-mag.com › News Articles -
The Toro Company was recently issued a U.S. Patent for its bi-directional shock absorbers implemented on the Groundsmaster 4000-D. Toro engineers Rex ...

US3367453A - Bi-directional metering shock absorber - Google Patents
https://patents.google.com/patent/US3367453
M. ARENDARSKI BI-DIRECTIoNAL METERING SHOCK ABSORBER Feb. 6, 1968 4 sheets-Sheet 1 Filed oct. 13, 1965 INVENTOR MARION ARENDARSKI A ...

andres-larsen
Venezuela
Local time: 16:23
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  José Patrício: Advantages:(a) Shock Absorbing Stock(b) Left Side folding (Ambidextrous Optional)(c) Collapsable - https://www.4men.gr/contents/en-us/p55381.html
9 mins
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49 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
shock absorber (fits either side)


Explanation:
1 x rear shocks (fits either side)

https://www.paylaterparts.co.uk/sachs-shock-absorber-rear-bm...

Yamaha G Series Rear Shock Absorber. Standard Duty, Fits either Side, Models G14, G16, G19 or G22, Gas or Electric.

http://www.cunninghamgolfcar.com/p-1418-rear-shock-g14-g16-g...

E51 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER, FITS EITHER SIDE REAR. (2 IN STOCK). This rear shock absorber is not handed and fits either left or right side. (Note It is always advisable to replace shock absorbers in pairs).

https://bmr-automotive.com/e51-parts

Helena Chavarria
Spain
Local time: 21:23
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 48

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Thomas Walker
28 mins
  -> Thank you, Tom :-)

agree  Janet Ross Snyder: This corresponds to what I found at: https://www.andysautosport.com/products/lakewood__40121.html
5 days
  -> Thank you, Janet :-)
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two-way shock absorbers


Explanation:
An option.
Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, ...
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Charles Van Doren, ‎Charles Lincoln Van Doren, ‎Robert McHenry - 1971 - ‎Biography & Autobiography
... fast-drying lacquer, chromium plating, crankcase ventilators, balancing machines, engine-oil coolers, two-way shock absorbers, variable speed transmissions, ...

Example sentence(s):
  • I have purchased some Hassler two way shock absorbers to try on my Model A Speedster
  • Connecting rings 15 of two-way shock absorbers 14 are connected...

    https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37016
neilmac
Spain
Local time: 21:23
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 137
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side-adjustable struts


Explanation:
This is a new development by Shimbui Parts in an effort to reduce inventory by having one part take the place of two.

The picture on their website show Macpherson type struts, not shock absorbers.
The left and right struts are tune (adjusted) differently because of the extra weight on the drivers side.

Of course 'ambidextrous' is perfectly good, but that is certain to be shortened to just 'ambi shocks'.

http://www.shibumiparts.com/amortiguadores-ambidiestros.php




bigedsenior
Local time: 13:23
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 809
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Thank you so much Ed!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Hi Ed, You mean they're showing something on their website that's different from what it actually is? Do you know the Spanish word for struts?

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