Kids say the darndest things, especially when riding in an all-original 329,800-mile 2001 Toyota Tacoma. With two completely blown factory front struts, one missing passenger-side rear shock (it’s a ...
It's no secret that the '65-'73 Mustang's factory front suspension is archaic in design when compared to today's new cars, especially the fabulous '11 Mustang. The old double control arm, coil spring, ...
Different types of cars have different types of suspensions. Most car owners have heard the term “strut,” but may not be clear as to what exactly the struts on a vehicle are or what they do. Most ...
Fox Mustangs are legendary, but they aren’t known for sharp handling. So, we are upgrading our ’93 GT with a Maximum ...
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How car suspensions work - springs vs shocks

How do suspensions work? What are the different types of suspensions? This is the first of four videos I'll make on ...
I’m sure you’ve probably heard this before. “Your shocks and (or) struts are blown and need replacing.” You are quoted some astronomical price and you immediately ask yourself, “How important are ...
The way a hot rod’s drivetrain performs is arguably the vehicle’s most important element. In many cases, horsepower, torque, and “what the engine is doing” are the hot topics of most car guys’ ...
Companies that make shock absorbers used to recommend they be replaced every 50,000 miles, but in most cases that’s unnecessary. Shocks and struts (which are mounted inside coil springs on cars with ...