They are part of the suspension.
Shocks are just that, shocks. There is already a suspension system in place and you add shocks to it. The shocks can be replaced easily.Struts have part of the suspension andthe shocks included in one assembly. The struts have to be disassembled for access to the shocks.
Usually shocks on the rear. sometimes struts on the front but it depends on the type of suspension on the vehicle.
Shocks and struts are an important part of a car's suspension system. Both shocks and struts are used to keep a vehicle from bouncing when it is being driven. Shocks are less expensive to replace then struts.
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.
All Chevrolet Celebrity's use struts in the front. As information they use shocks in the rear suspension.
The 2000 Chevy Silverado 4x4 has shocks in the front.
They are both used in the suspension systems of vehicles.
Shocks or struts worn out, worn suspension parts, or front end out of alignment. Most likely worn shocks or struts.
shocks,struts,springs.
No, the front suspension uses struts. They are like shocks except for that the spring actually sits on it, not separate like the rear suspension.
They have double-wishbone suspension both front and rear.
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.