What are Shocks? What are Struts? Which Does Your Car or Truck Use?

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Do you know the difference between shocks and struts? Do you know which your vehicle uses? In this video, Sue explains the difference between shocks and struts, she shows you their base components, how they work, and how they combine with springs to keep your ride smooth!
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Wow this video is at a perfect time. I just recently replaced 3 worn out strut on my car. Still need to do the last one.

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Love how detailed you are. To the material (nylon casing for the bearing) to commenting on torque specs. You’re badass. Thank you for this.

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Great video! Came across this after having to replace the shocks and struts in my car and wondering what the difference is. Sue explained things clearly and understandably, and showing how the parts are actually on the car was so helpful! Highly recommend, have already liked and subscribed, and am looking forward to watching more videos with her.

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I'm glad I watched your video. I'm getting ready to replace my two front strut assemblies on my SUV. I did not know about the bearing in the in the top and replacing the link bar. I'm going to buy Monroe Quick struts. They are the best. 😇

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This was a great video. I was feeling a little overwhelmed by the project. Not so anymore. Thank you for your clear explanation of what I need to change and what each part is doing.

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Perfect, its very clear explanation about spring & shock absorber system

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I have a 95 Ford Explorer and put 60,000 more miles on it since I bought it. It's been down BLM and Forest roads. Fabulous rig. I'm the third owner. 6 years of onership and replaced the fuel pump, shocks and sets of tires. I love your videos. I'm a visual learner Very educational for me . Saves me the $$$. I saved your website, because when the time comes, I will give it a shot and order from it. This gal does a great job explaining everything.

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To be completely honest, I (a grown-ass man) came here because I didn't even know what a shock or strut are. Now i know what they are and basically how to change them myself! Thanks for this valuable service.

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I've really enjoy this video and the one on tires. Can you do one on bump springs?

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+SR Kidd12 We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com

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ive installed a few and always cut the plastic strap never thought of compressing it to get them out, learn something new everyday 😂 im sure ill learn more in a few minutes

[@kedarmore3220]

Wow!! you made it so simple well explained. Can you please also show us how to check the old strut, coil, shock& symptoms to change the strut mount & bearing . When is the t time to change them. Thanks a lot

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Thanks for the great video. What is the chance of the spring breaking? My mechanic said that I have a broken spring when I told him about a noise coming from the right front end of my car. I have to wait a few days before the spring arrives and was told that it was ok to drive the car for short distances on smooth roads until the spring arrives. I would appreciate your opinion.

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Good video, only problem with my spring seated struts, I ordered a third set of strut assemblies. The strut mount with the three bolts did not fit. The strut mount was installed a little offset. On my 2010 Mazda 6, the strut has a vertical knob that must slide into a yoke, so the 3 bolts on the strut mount has to fit almost pricesly. The strut mount does NOT move at all? Do you sell the tool to compress the spring? I noticed the one I got does NOT even fit. The coils are too close to each other. I am not sure if mine is considered a spring seated strut. Mine does have strut mount installed. Please help A1 AUTO. Love watching Sue.

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[@laurettabrooks8166]

Have a Nissan Sentra 2011 did the struts make a couple years ago but now I think I need the shocks in the back could you help me out with that stays low in the back now so I don’t know if they have anything to do with the situation

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Tell sue I said thank you for helping my change my struts

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I replaced the struts on my Odyssey. One side started making a squeaky noise when turning that sound like rubber squeak. I've tried to lubricate it. But it's this normal or is there a problem with the top bearing it other part?

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is it possible to extend a shock length for lifting a vechile by cutting and welding more length on the rods?

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Can you please review TRQ strut/shock? I need a set for 01 Volvo V70, can they last at least 10 years or 100,000 miles?

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+Wong Wang Thanks for checking us out. The TRQ parts we carry are direct replacements of the original equipment and should fit and function the same as the original parts. They should be lasting the same as the OE and are backed by a Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects so if they were to fail prematurely we would be able to issue a replacement. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you.

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I just been told that my 2014 cadillac xts vsport platinum has leaky struts that need replacement. The car has magnetic ride on it and 135k miles on odometer. What parts are needed and where to buy ?

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+Wasim Habib Hello, We currently do not carry any struts that are correct for models with the Magnetic Ride system. You may have to contact the dealer or try eBay Motors! Thanks for checking us out!

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Awesome video 👍 may you talk next about automatic transmission. Why is it sealed? Do I have to use the dealership's oil? Can I change the filter? Is flush better than drain and fill? Just to name a few. Thanks.

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I got shock (pun) -ed too when I learnt that the strut rotates as the steer turns. I still couldn't believe macpherson doesn't wobble that much anyway.

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When 1A auto parts deliver internationally ?? Im your regular viewer from Bahrain

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The "charged gas version" only applies pressure to the oil fluid section the piston still covered in oil. This keeps the oil from foaming and reducing performance.

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Labor price? Thanks

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I am having a hard time finding a complete front whole strut assembly for 97 monte carlo.

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Dont pre compress your shocks too far before you install. I did that like this video said and my new shocks started leaking. Needed to replace it

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"Could take 200 miles depending on the road you live on" If you live in the North East - 20 miles or less most likely. A few good potholes and your good to go!

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Can a bad strut wear your tires unevenly

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+@Mrck40 Yes, it can cause for uneven wear on your tires.

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Found the quick struts from China change the ride height and degrade the ride quality from OEM. Therefore, in the future, I will be changing strut only.

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Good video but the parts I trash

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Looked like she was getting excited at the sight of that BBS (big black shock). 😆😂🤣 [ 2:10 ]

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Spring loaded shock or spring loaded strut which is it? 😂

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New England accent?

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So the rubber casing is not necessary for a shock absorber? My car's current shock absorbers have that cover and it's very loose - that I'm able to move up and down. And looking at the absorbers on the website, I noticed that they do not have that casing. I have an '00 Echo.