Posted on 9/29/2022
When you drive over a speed bump or potholes, you probably count your lucky stars that your car didn't get "totaled". This is possible because of the shocks and struts in your vehicle are doing exactly what they're supposed to do. What's the difference between the two? Let's find out. Are they the same? Both parts help the car from not absorbing as much impact, but they are two different parts. Struts are shock absorbers for your vehicle suspension system. They limit the vertical travel or motion when the vehicle run over something on the road. Shocks is an independent component that helps the strut absorb the impact on whatever object that is on the road that you may strike. Now that you know what both parts do, let's explore what kind of shock absorbers there are! Three types of Shock Absorbers Mono-tube Shock Absorbers This shock absorber is the most common one that's used in a vehicle. This is because it makes sure that you have a smooth tr ... read more