What are Shocks? What are Struts? Which Does Your Car or Truck Use?

Do you know the difference between shocks and struts? Do you know which your vehicle uses? In this video, Sue explains the difference between shocks and struts, she shows you their base components, how they work, and how they combine with springs to keep your ride smooth!

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[speeddemon]

This is the 2nd full video I watched with her in it. Very cool and knows what she's talking about. I appreciate the time she takes to explain each part and what each part does under the car while is moving. Another great video. Hope to see her in many more

[cardo]

Good info you're a talented tech and teacher 👍🏽

[martins]

Wow this video is at a perfect time. I just recently replaced 3 worn out strut on my car. Still need to do the last one.

[shalisha]

watched 5 other videos before I found this one and was still very confused. 1A Auto, especially with this lady, are always so well thought out and PERFECT for learning! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[cnichols]

Awesome video! As a technician, I can respect the in depth explanation.

[csifreakjf]

I like the energy you bring to your teachings. Well done!

[marlenesanchez]

Wow. This the second video with her. She can explain anything so easy to understand

[Crazy-about-cats]

I'm glad I watched your video. I'm getting ready to replace my two front strut assemblies on my SUV. I did not know about the bearing in the in the top and replacing the link bar. I'm going to buy Monroe Quick struts. They are the best. 😇

[CoffinSupply]

Awesome, she is so easy to understand.

[sharvilb]

You are just amazing delivering the mechanism in a precise and easy manner!! Your tips helped a lot! Thank you

[bybvhir]

Love how detailed you are. To the material (nylon casing for the bearing) to commenting on torque specs. You’re badass. Thank you for this.

[lauradinkins]

She makes me want to be a mechanic I love cars and learning about them 😁💯💪

[blufalcun]

This was a great video. I was feeling a little overwhelmed by the project. Not so anymore. Thank you for your clear explanation of what I need to change and what each part is doing.

[samcrosswords]

You're gifted as Teacher.
Thank you ⚘🌾

[erickruiz-hlvs]

Replaced my Monroe to Tein coilovers after 150k… huge difference in steering response 🙌🏻🙌🏻👌

[valeriekennedy]

You are amazing I watch you and because I watch you it's hard for an auto repair shop to get my money thank you you're a diva in my book😊

[Mark-rmyu]

To be completely honest, I (a grown-ass man) came here because I didn't even know what a shock or strut are. Now i know what they are and basically how to change them myself! Thanks for this valuable service.

[BroERNESTOX]

Exellent presentation. I am down in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico preparing my retirement home and brought down my old 2014 MKT, Livery grade. It needs Struts taht are electroniclly adjustable. The price downhere is $15k pesos which is $850 US currently is an absolute rippoff. I replaced them with a non-electronic strut for $60 US but I am looking to rebuild the old strut. Your presentation was awesome. I will search your channel for content related to my project. You have a new fan. Once I get downhere for my retirement, I may just build a Suspension shot to rebuild these electronic puppies just to beat these thiefs selling a rebuildable item for 10x the price.

[Sally-upxe]

Great video! Came across this after having to replace the shocks and struts in my car and wondering what the difference is. Sue explained things clearly and understandably, and showing how the parts are actually on the car was so helpful!
Highly recommend, have already liked and subscribed, and am looking forward to watching more videos with her.