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Where can I get shocks and struts for my car?

Where can I get shocks and struts for my car?

With the right shocks and struts for most vehicles, O’Reilly Auto Parts can help you find the replacement parts and tools you need for your next suspension system repair. Check out our top trusted suspension component brands for the best shocks and struts for your vehicle.

What should the top and bottom shock mounts be?

You want the top and bottom shock mounts as close as possible to the arc that the suspended end (the axle) would normally travel when it hits a bump. Normally, this is pretty close to vertical, but with the top end leaning inboard ~5-10 degrees.

How are shocks different from struts and springs?

If your vehicle has shocks instead of struts, the shock absorbers will be separate from the spring and non-weight bearing, as the independent spring will support your vehicle’s weight, and the shock will only dampen suspension movement.

Which is the best brand of shock absorbers and struts?

Shock absorbers and strut assemblies make riding comfortable, enhances braking stability, and adds to the vehicle’s overall safety. O’Reilly Auto Parts offers the best brands of shock and struts to keep your ride comfortable and safe.

When to replace a top shock mount on a car?

Top strut mounts and upper shock mounts: when to replace? In a car, a strut is a shock absorber that is built into an assembly with the coil spring and the top mount, called a strut mount, see the illustration. A top strut mount connects the strut to the vehicle’s body or frame. Strut mount in a MacPherson strut.

Where are the shock mounts on a MacPherson strut?

A top strut mount connects the strut to the vehicle’s body or frame. Strut mount in a MacPherson strut. In many cars, you can see the front top strut mounts under the hood (see photo below). Shock absorber mounts serve the same purpose, scroll down to read more about them.

Can a trunnion Mount be used on a rear shock?

A Trunnion mount shortens the overall eye-to-eye length of the shock while allowing it to have the same amount or more, of shock stroke. This can be advantageous to frame designers. No traditional axle and spacer hardware assembly is needed for the Trunnion mount side – you will use the mounting bolts that come with your bike’s frame.

What makes a strut a shock absorber in a car?

In a car, a strut is a shock absorber that is built into an assembly with the coil spring and the top mount, called a strut mount, see the illustration. A top strut mount connects the strut to the vehicle body or frame.

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