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Worn shocks and/or struts will cause cupped tires. There may be another suspension or chassis component worn, but the shocks/struts are the first components that should be inspected.
They are part of the suspension.
Springs, not struts set the height.
* Worn components. (shocks, struts, ball joints, tie rod ends) * Out of balance wheel/tire. * Bent wheel
Both. Struts for suspension and tie rods for steering.
A 2001 Chrysler LHS has suspension struts.
They are a replacement for shock absorbers and springs (suspension)
Check out autozone.com's repair guides online, under suspension, they have a good guide for doing it.
There are four suspension struts, one for each wheel, and two rear window hatch support struts.
Usually shocks on the rear. sometimes struts on the front but it depends on the type of suspension on the vehicle.
The Oldsmobile van has struts on the front. If it has air suspension, then the rear has struts as well. If not air ssuspension, then it just has regular shocks.
They are both used in the suspension systems of vehicles.