When pulling together all the components for a kit car, a buyer has to make myriad decisions on the quality versus the price of each part. This is the only way to build a car that has the ...

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 ...

The “shock” is a suspension component that controls the up-and-down motion of a vehicle’s wheels. Though the devices provide some shock absorption, the job of absorbing shocks is handled mostly by the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The term “shock absorber” is a misnomer. Contrary to the ...

Every modification in the custom car industry goes through a maturing process. Air springs are not immune to that same cycle of things. I'm not exactly sure how far air springs go back, but I know ...

In car-crafting lore, there are anywhere from one to three sealed boxes in any performance machine. One is the torque converter, another is the computer that does its electronic thing, and the third ...

Ride control is basically governed by a vehicle’s suspension system, including its shock absorbers (dampers) and struts. For the last decade or so, the high-end technical emphasis has been on ...

Hello Paul, I own a 2007 Subaru Forester, and I need to replace my shock absorbers and brake pads. A friend advised me to buy used parts from a local auto shop because they are cheaper, but I am ...