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What is the difference between shock absorbers and struts?

April 26, 2017absorbers shock struts

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What is the difference between shock absorbers and struts?

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Struts and shocks are very similar in function, but very different in design. The job of both is to control excessive spring motion; however, struts are also a structural component of the suspension as they can take the place of two or three conventional suspension components.

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Struts and shocks are very similar in function, but very different in design. The job of both is to control excessive spring motion; however, struts are also a structural component of the suspension. Struts can take the place of two or three conventional suspension components and are often used as a pivot point for steering and to adjust the position of the wheels for alignment purposes.