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Shock and Strut Replacement -- Cheap, OEM, or Upgrade?

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  • ShawnMendes1992ShawnMendes1992 Member Posts: 1
    Same issue here, but i am not sure if i understand what`s the diff

    Make sure you have, or rent, the proper compression tool, (if you didn't buy the complete strut [non-permissible content removed]'y) and be careful with proper vehicle safety. Don't know much about TRQ but A1 Auto sells them, so they might be okay.

    Same issue here, but i am not sure if i understand what`s the difference between shocks and struts.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,565

    Same issue here, but i am not sure if i understand what`s the diff

    Make sure you have, or rent, the proper compression tool, (if you didn't buy the complete strut [non-permissible content removed]'y) and be careful with proper vehicle safety. Don't know much about TRQ but A1 Auto sells them, so they might be okay.

    Same issue here, but i am not sure if i understand what`s the difference between shocks and struts.
    Then you definitely shouldn't attempt replacement, yourself

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  • Mr_ShiftrightMr_Shiftright Member Posts: 64,481
    The difference between shocks and struts is that a strut is a structural part of the vehicles suspension system. A strut is also crucial part of the vehicles steering system and greatly affects alignment angles and also a pivot point for the vehicles steering system. The strut contains a coil spring. This is also the reason that struts are typically more expensive than shocks.

    To add to the confusion, some cars have strut inserts, a removable damper (shock). These are called "serviceable struts".

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