This article applies to the Porsche 911 993 (1993-1998). For this Porsche, the terms strut and damper can be used interchangeably since the dampers are sealed inside the strut-housing, and cannot be ...

Struts play a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride by absorbing shock and maintaining proper wheel alignment. Over time, struts may wear out or get damaged, requiring replacement.

Everyone has been there. We get told by the service department that we need shocks/struts on your Prius and it is going to cost $XXX dollars. Ugh. That feeling hits ...

Karl is a Senior Editor at CarBuzz and first joined the company as a freelancer in 2019. After graduating as a copywriter and studying journalism, his early work life included stints in television ...

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 ...

I’m sure you’ve probably heard this before. “Your shocks and (or) struts are blown and need replacing.” You are quoted some astronomical price and you immediately ask yourself, “How important are ...

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He joined Tire Review in 2019 and has a history of reporting on and working with automotive industries in both print and online. The strut we know today was ...

Your typical customer sees vehicle maintenance differently than you do. That’s why, when you talk about shock and strut replacement, it helps to step back and see things from their perspective. You ...

Companies that make shock absorbers used to recommend they be replaced every 50,000 miles, but in most cases that’s unnecessary. Shocks and struts (which are mounted inside coil springs on cars with ...

Educational content; not financial advice. Prices are estimates; confirm current rates, fees, taxes, and terms with providers or official sources. Having a smooth, comfortable, and safe ride requires ...