what are shock and strut on your car
In strut suspension systems, the spring is held by the strut, and the strut provides structural support for the vehicle. Struts are more common on cars than on trucks and larger vehicles. Shocks, on the other hand, provide no structural support for your vehicle. They are mounted directly to the vehicleâs frame at one end and the lower suspension on the other end. Shocks are most commonly found on trucks, SUVs and vans.
Struts are part of the carâs overall suspension system and hold the body of the car off the ground. Removing the struts would cause a car to fall. Struts incorporate many suspension assembly parts, such as the coil spring and shock absorber, and affect your carâs steering and alignment.