Alien VFR
1/30/2007 10:14:50 PM
What's the difference between shocks and struts, and what does a 2002 Accord EX V6 use?
Alien VFR
2/1/2007 6:14:16 PM
Seriously??? Is this just a dumb question, or does nobody know??? HELP ME OUT!
RTexasF
2/1/2007 6:17:46 PM
Exercise a little patience or try looking yourself in google.
sir_nasty
2/1/2007 7:18:36 PM
http://www.kyb.com/support/shocktypes.php
SHOCKS VS. STRUTS
Struts work just like shocks to dampen the movement of the suspension to help control ride motions and keep the tires in contact with the road. However, unlike shocks, struts are an integral, structural part of the car's suspension. In many front wheel drive applications, the strut forms the mechanical axis around which the front wheel turn.
The hydraulic systems inside struts are very similar to those in twin tube shocks. It's the outside structure that makes struts different than shocks. Some struts are constructed using cartridges that house the hydraulic assembly. These struts can be rebuilt be replacing the cartridge. However most struts use an integrated design and must be completely replaced when they fail or become worn.
While many do-it-yourselfers can tackle changing shocks, replacing struts is a much more complex job requiring specialized equipment. In most cases, when struts are replaced, the car's front end must be aligned.
