As such, struts are more complex than shocks. In addition to absorbing vibrations, struts contribute to the car's steering ...

Any suspension set up’s job is to control wheel movement whether that’s bump or rebound, lateral, longitudinal or its camber.

On many vehicles with strut-type suspension designs, the front struts (which include the springs and shock absorbers) are mounted with bearings or bearing plates that serve as the upper pivot ...