The genuine AL-KO Octagon Shock Absorber Plus Red 370556 is engineered to significantly reduce the dangerous 'hopping' motion of trailers, thereby enhancing driving stability and improving braking effectiveness. This shock absorber is optimally designed for specific weight ranges, suitable for single-axle trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) up to 1800 kg and tandem-axle trailers with a GVWR up to 3500 kg. It features an extended length of 380 mm and a compressed length of 250 mm, weighing approximately 1.0 kg.