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Shocks use springs as a separate component.
Struts have springs built in and are considered to be one unit.
You also must note that a Strut also has a combined control along with the rack-pinion of the steering system ... as to where the shock whether it be a shock or a coil-over shock only control the jounce of the springs.FYI Strut in it's simplest meaning is a brace or to brace ...meaning if you remove the componet will the vehicle drop to the point where it is immovable...Car makers are making coil over shocks that play the role of Struts.
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What is the difference between front struts and shock absorber in a vehicle?
front struts go behind the wheels and in the front and rear shocks go in the back
What are strut structures?
The Struts are the shock absorbers that include the spring. They are commonly referred to as McPherson Struts. Most cars now have Struts on the front and rear instead of the simple shock absorbers.
Does a 1995 Buick Skylark have rear struts or shock absorbers?
The 1995 Buick Skylark is equipped with rear shock absorbers. There will be struts on the front of the vehicle.
Are struts or shock absorbers on a 2001 Chrysler LHS?
A 2001 Chrysler LHS has suspension struts.
What do struts do?
They are a replacement for shock absorbers and springs (suspension)
What is other term of shock absorber?
Snubbers. struts
Does your 2000 grand marquis have struts on it?
No , shock absorbers
What tools are required to change the struts on a car?
Struts on a car are a shock absorber that prevents the car from bouncing. A socket wrench is required to change the struts.
Difference between spring and struts 2.0?
A spring is just a spring, a strut is a combination shock and spring unit which fits between the A frame and the vehicle body.
Does a 4runner need struts or shocks in the front?
SHOCK ABSORBERS.
Does a 1992 Camry have struts and shock absorbers in the front or just struts?
All Toyota Camry's have struts in the front. This is also accompanied with strut mounts and bearings that are located between the mount & strut. I highly recommend replacing the mounts & strut bearings with the struts. My experience has shown that the mounts fail before the strut.
What do struts do on a Honda?
The struts in a Honda perform the same task as struts on all vehicles. They act as shock absorbers to lessen the road vibration that reaches the passenger compartment.
