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 ...

When shocks and struts wear out there are almost no visual clues. When a unit is leaking, it is a sign of failure and not wear. Next to performing an autopsy or throwing the unit on a dynamometer, ...

When Ford was developing the Fox Mustang in the 1970s, its objective was an aerodynamic handler that would enjoy a good relationship with both drive and the road. Ford did a good job of connecting ...

Many auto repair shops and mechanics recommend replacing a car's struts and shocks at the same time. There is some sound reasoning behind that approach as both components can affect a car's handling, ...

Automotive design has come a long way since Karl Benz designed the Patent Motorwagen in the late 1800s, and Henry Ford brought the T-4 powered Model T to the masses in 1908. Those early cars were ...

With the average age of vehicles on the road in the U.S. surpassing 11 years, and considering many of those vehicles' odometers have clocked more than 100,000 miles, one would think shock/strut ...

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care, Toco Warranty and American Dream Auto Protect Shocks (shock absorbers) and struts are part of your vehicle's suspension system, helping absorb road impacts and ...