Different types of shocks?

[spetz]

How many different types of shocks are there? And which ones are better/worse?

By different type I mean like monotube, gas filled etc etc

Are monotubes not too good?

[civiceg9]

Shocks are usually gas and/or oil filled.
High end usually have oil and nitrogen and multi-valve
Here are some website for you to read


KYB Shocks - for your Jap cars
www.kyb.com.au (http://www.kyb.com.au)

Monroe Shocks - Aus cars
http://www.monroe.com.au/

Koni Shocks - Aus and Euro cars
http://www.koni.com