What are the benefits of changing your shocks?
Improved handling, shorter stopping distances, and a smoother ride are the benefits you realize from changing struts. Air shock absorbers improve ride quality by limiting suspension movement. They also have a direct effect on handling and braking. Worn shocks can make for an uncomfortable ride, but, more importantly,…
Can you change air shocks to coil springs?
Yes, the changeover can be done but you have to consider what type of ride is wanted. The coil spring conversion, while not a bad ride, is “different” from the air ride.
How to replace your own shocks and struts?
How to replace shocks and struts 1. Check whether you need a spring compressor. On many cars, the struts/shocks and springs are interrelated or… 2. Securely raise one side of the car. If you’ve got access to an actual lift, great. Driveway DIYers everywhere are… 3. Remove the wheel and extract …
Why do air ride shocks and struts fail?
They can improve ride quality and add functionality like increased ride height for off-road excursions — all while keeping the rear level under loaded conditions. But, as with other hard-working components, air ride shocks and struts will eventually fail — succumbing to either damage to or dry rot of the air spring.
Improved handling, shorter stopping distances, and a smoother ride are the benefits you realize from changing struts. Air shock absorbers improve ride quality by limiting suspension movement. They also have a direct effect on handling and braking. Worn shocks can make for an uncomfortable ride, but, more importantly,…
When do you change your shock absorber in a car?
A. The shocks and struts we carry in most cases are considered an upgrade by the U.S Government, over the stock, O.E. suspension units. They can be changed at anytime, even right after you purchase a new vehicle.
When to know it’s time to replace shocks and struts?
Because the primary goal of struts and shocks is to prevent the amount of suspension movement, the most telling sign that you need to have them checked is if you are experiencing a bumpy ride.
Is the front shock the same as the rear strut?
The words “shocks” and “struts” are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same thing. Each wheel on your car has either a shock or a strut, never both; although, a vehicle may have struts in the front and shocks in the rear. Consult your owner’s manual or speak to an Advance Team Member to be sure. We’ll take you through the basics below.