Can a car run without struts?
Your car’s suspension system wouldn’t exist without struts. The only job a shock has is to stabilize the car. It keeps it from bouncing around. The car would still be able to drive if the shocks went out.
Where can I find the struts on my car?
If you cannot find your strut or shock by searching your vehicle’s year, make and model, the best way to find the right strut or shock for your car is by searching by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part number off your stock strut or shock assembly. The OEM part number can be found directly on the part itself, usually on a sticker.
When do you need to replace your front struts?
The coil spring is mounted onto the strut, which is the part that maintains the ride height of the vehicle. Typically when one strut goes bad, it is recommended that you replace the part in pairs for even wear-and-tear. So if one front strut is defective, then you would have to replace both front struts for the best results.
Where can I buy new struts and shocks?
If you’re replacing one strut or shock, we recommend changing out the whole set or at least a pair for even wear-and-tear. You can find our kits or pairings by clicking the link “Click for more info” on the product page.
What are complete struts?
What’s in a strut. A complete strut assembly is a combination of two main parts: a spring and a shock absorber. (Sometimes the term strut refers to the shock absorber portion only, but other times the term is used to denote the entire assembly including the spring).
If you cannot find your strut or shock by searching your vehicle’s year, make and model, the best way to find the right strut or shock for your car is by searching by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part number off your stock strut or shock assembly. The OEM part number can be found directly on the part itself, usually on a sticker.
What’s the difference between shocks and struts in a car?
Your vehicle may come from the factory with struts for all four wheels, shocks for all four wheels, struts in the front and shocks in the rear, or struts in the rear and shocks in the front, depending on the model. What is the difference between shocks and struts?
How much does a full set of struts cost?
Struts and shocks pricing varies depending on the vehicle. For simple struts or shocks, a single one can run about $60-$120, with deals on pairs or full sets. If your vehicle’s suspension system is extremely complicated or heavy-duty, a single one could run $200-$400 per part, which deals on pairs and full sets.
Why do you need struts on your suspension?
In a vehicle with a strut-type suspension, the struts are the “shock absorbers” mounted inside coil springs. They replace other types of shock absorbers, and they are commonly used because they make suspension systems more affordable. They control the amount of bouncing created by bumps, dips and peaks in the road and making a hard or sudden stop.