Struts are a major structural part of a cars suspension system, and they perform two main jobs. First, they perform a damping function like shock absorbers. Internally, a strut is like a shock absorber, and it consists of a piston attached to a rod that moves up and down inside a cylinder filled with hydraulic fluid. Second, struts provide structural support for the vehicle suspension, support the spring, and hold the tire in an aligned position. Additionally, they bear much of the side load placed on the vehicle's suspension. As a result, struts affect ride comfort and handling as well as vehicle control, braking, steering, wheel alignment, and wear on other suspension parts.
While shocks and struts are both parts of a car's suspension system, they are fundamentally different components. Shock absorbers are located behind the tires and work alongside a separately mounted spring. The sole job of car shock absorbers is to stop the car from bouncing. Struts, on the other hand, are structural components of certain vehicles' steering and suspension systems. They usually consist of a spring and a shock absorber. Struts are designed to be much stronger than shocks since they are weight-bearing components. Additionally, they help dampen vehicle jolts and improve your vehicle’s steering and alignment.
