Shocks vs Struts?

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May 11, 2003 | 04:18 PM

AndrewCJ

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Shocks vs Struts?

Okay could someone please explain to me the difference between these two things? Or are they one in the same.

May 11, 2003 | 04:28 PM

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Re: Shocks vs Struts? (AndrewCJ)

Basically shocks (coilover type used on Hondas) support the weight of the car and control up and down movement only.

Struts (McPherson struts specifically) do the same as above, but also take the place of some of the suspension arms (like spindles and upper control arms). So Mac struts control some of the suspension geometry as well as control up and down movement.

For some good info go here: http://autozine.kyul.net/techn...nsion

For the whole site (might want to bookmark), go here: http://autozine.kyul.net/techn...x.htm

May 11, 2003 | 05:46 PM

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Re: Shocks vs Struts? (PatrickGSR94)

Most people on honda tech use them interchangeably. Including me

May 11, 2003 | 06:25 PM

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Re: Shocks vs Struts? (Tim Maryak)

so our cars don't even have struts? just shocks?

May 11, 2003 | 08:03 PM

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Re: Shocks vs Struts? (basmasta7)

Thanx for the bookmark, Patrick!

May 12, 2003 | 12:53 AM

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Re: Shocks vs Struts? (basmasta7)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by basmasta7 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so our cars don't even have struts? just shocks?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes.