Do you know the California Freeway Hop? No, it is not the latest trendy dance move from the kids. It is what happens when body-on-frame vehicles have soft mounts at the C pillar and the high energy of the frame leads the cab to literally bounce when excited by road inputs. The reason is simple: The frame comes with a natural beaming frequency of 7 to 14 Hz. Unless dampened at four times the rate of a typical hydro engine mount, this effect can cause significant discomfort for both passengers and load.
The hydraulic technology with its cycling fluids reduces the measured vibration by up to 50% and more and is typically used in
- Light trucks,
- SUVs,
- Pickup trucks and
- Potentially vans, RVs and other small commercial vehicles.
One-Piece vs. Two-Piece Hydro Bodymount
The Two-Piece Hydro Bodymount has been the tried and tested solution for many years with a proven design and wide tuning flexibility through various upper cushions.
With its compact one-piece design, the new product was developed to reduce the number of components, ease assembly for manufacturers and offer a wide range of design options with various high-performance materials.