The terms "shock" and "strut" are often colloquially used to refer to the same part, perhaps because they both operate within a car's suspension apparatus. Structurally, however, they are distinctly ...

CARS.COM — Your car’s suspension system is near the top of the list for components that you should keep an eye on. Why? Because just about every part of the suspension system other than shocks and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Tom and Ray: My ’91 Buick LeSabre Custom needs replacement struts, and I am stumped. I went to the mechanic the other day, and he asked me what type of ...

Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, your car can enter “pogo-stick” mode, and it will not ...

There are a lot of accepted truths in the automotive world. One is that where performance is concerned, double-wishbone suspension is superior. Most race cars use double wishbones and a lot of the ...

Owning a vehicle always comes with its fair share of difficulties. While you may be lucky and won’t have to undergo repair procedures too often, sometimes it’s a good idea to be prepared. After all, ...

“I need new shocks. What should I get?” This is a prompt you’ll see almost every day in car forums and Facebook groups. Inevitably, somebody will reply, “Just get coilovers.” That is bad advice.

Image used for illustrative purposes. Photo: Unsplash. Keeping your car firmly on the road and maintaining full control relies heavily on a reliable suspension. If shocks and struts are compromised, ...

Shocks (shock absorbers) and struts are part of your vehicle's suspension system, helping absorb road impacts and maintain tire contact with the road for a smooth, stable ride. Similar to brake pads ...

How Often Should I Replace My Struts or Shock Absorbers? By Rick Popely April 6, 2016 Wavebreakmedia Ltd/Wavebreak Media/Thinkstock Companies that make shock absorbers used to recommend they be ...

Editor's Note:The material for this story was provided by Steve Smith, whose book Building the Mustang Ministock addresses the issues of the MacPherson strut suspension. Information about the complete ...