A strut is a structural piece designed to resist pressure in the direction of its length. On typical "McPherson Strut" use, the shock absorber is built into the strut. Most shock absorber struts are ...

The terms "shock" and "strut" are often colloquially used to refer to the same part, perhaps because they both operate within a car's suspension apparatus. Structurally, however, they are distinctly ...

GM has filed a patent application for an adaptive shock absorber with a mechanical design, potentially reducing complexity ...

While cars and trucks certainly have made strides in design and engineering, the shock absorber is one part that really hasn’t changed too much over the years. Many production cars still rely on them, ...

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 ...

Master your car’s suspension system with confidence – from recognising warning signs to making informed maintenance decisions ...

Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a shock absorber that harnesses energy as it smooths your ride, and they say it can improve fuel efficiency by as much as 10 ...

You may not have given much thought to your car’s suspension, but it plays an important role in making your car comfortable and safe. Suspension systems usually consist of a series of springs, shock ...

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...