What Are Shock Absorbers and Struts On A Car?
Discover what shock absorbers and struts are on a car at BMW of Tulsa.
Shocks and struts play a crucial function on your vehicle, but they perform in completely different ways. Both shocks and struts are essential to any vehicle’s suspension system and how it handles the road below it. The ideal suspension system helps with the handling and ride quality of your car, so great shocks and struts can help create the best ride possible. Shock absorbers play a smaller role in the suspension system by just absorbing any bumps in the road. While struts also mitigate bumps from the road, they also serve a larger structural role by supporting the chassis of the vehicle, especially if you’re driving offroad. Both are there to make sure every drive you take is as tight as the previous one, so keeping them in the best shape will help you a lot.
What Do Shocks Do?
Shock absorbers help control the movement of a vehicle’s suspension for maximum performance. This makes them important for your vehicle because, when they fail, the vehicle will not be able to handle most bumps. If you are the risk-taking type and love to go offroading, some great shocks can do a lot to make sure you’re having fun. On a racecar, drivers will probably need a stiff suspension for improved cornering abilities, while owners of a luxury car may look for a soft suspension for a relaxing ride.
What Are Struts On A Car?
Struts have 2 specific jobs on a vehicle, first, they help soften bumps in the road, but they also provide structural integrity for the suspension. While each part is instrumental in each drive you take in the vehicle, struts have a bigger role on the vehicle. Performance struts are designed to give your car impressive performance when driving at high speeds, and struts on a Sport Utility Vehicle may need to balance aggressive offroad needs while also giving drivers increased control.
How To Tell If Struts Are Bad?
The simplest way to tell that your suspension is bad is if your vehicle doesn’t seem 100%. The small changes in your vehicle performance can be large indicators of problems. Tiny changes like the car leaning excessively while turning, your car bouncing more than usual, or problems handling of your car can be some easy insights that you may need suspension repair. So when you go for your next drive, take a moment to see if you notice any differences in the vehicle’s performance, and if you feel like something is off, our trained technicians are ready to help.
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