The old ‘bounce test’ for testing shock absorbers doesn’t apply to struts-a severely worn strut will pass that test with flying colors. Instead, you have to rely on physical inspection and a road test ...

It's generally a good idea to replace the strut mounts when replacing the struts. Much in the same manner that the struts and shocks should be replaced together (when applicable), you should consider ...

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When the lift gate on your car doesn’t function properly, it can be an annoyance at best and a safety hazard at worst. But if your lift gate's sagging, like so many do after years of use, don’t panic!

The fastest wearing rear suspension part on 1963-'82 Corvettes is the strut rod bushing. The rubber A-arm bushings in the front suspension last longer because they only deal with rotation about their ...

CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...

Many auto repair shops and mechanics recommend replacing a car's struts and shocks at the same time. There is some sound reasoning behind that approach as both components can affect a car's handling, ...

QUESTION: Why do struts have to be replaced in pairs? I have a ’93 Cavalier that had new struts put on a year ago after getting hit while parked. The same thing happened this year, and the left front ...

The fastest wearing rear suspension part on 1963-'82 Corvettes is the strut rod bushing. The rubber A-arm bushings in the front suspension last longer because they only deal with rotation about their ...