is SHOCKS the same as STRUTS?

Answer 1

McPherson struts have a shock absorber integrated into the spring assembly that is removed and replaced as a complete unit. A standard shock absorber is separate from the car's spring suspension and is more easily replaced without removing the vehicle's springs.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

no they are not same they work the same shocks most of time rear and struts front cant mistake sturts long an dbog shock small and short shocks most anyone with a few tools can replace at home struts are spring loaded requires a spring compressor and know how you can find by typing what it a shock or what is a strut

Answer 4

A shock is simply the damper that controls the spring's effect on the suspension. Suspensions that employ shocks still need to have separate springs and tend to have more complicated linkage.

A strut takes the place of the shock, spring, and upper control arm, all in one assembly, which saves space. This reduced complexity reduces the cost of manufacturing, which is why MacPherson strut suspension is so common in modern auto construction.

Answer 5

Similar but not the same, struts are the shock and spring in one unit whereas the shock is by itself

Answer 6

No. They serve a similar purpose, but struts are much larger.