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Hurricane1000
How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.
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hyundaitech
I don't remember. Basically, a strut is a load-bearing suspension
component. A shock supports no load. This is mostly a technical
distinction and will be the same on any particular model. There isn't any
particular need for the consumer to know. You'll either have shocks or
struts but won't have both.
component. A shock supports no load. This is mostly a technical
distinction and will be the same on any particular model. There isn't any
particular need for the consumer to know. You'll either have shocks or
struts but won't have both.
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Matt Whiting
hyundaitech said:
I have both on my minivan. It has struts in the front and shocks in the
rear!
Matt
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Mike Marlow
Hurricane1000 said:
Look at them.
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Bob Adkins
Ya, it's easy!
McPherson struts have a big coil over, and attach directly to the lower
control arm with a robust, rectangular bracket. Shocks attach by one little
eye. How's that Mike?
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hyundaitech
Doh! I meant on an axle. Nice catch.
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Matt Whiting
hyundaitech said:
I knew what you meant, but I just couldn't resist.
Matt
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Mike Marlow
Bob Adkins said:
Me thinks that anyone who asks the question posed above will not understand
what a coil over is, nor a lower control arm.