Most parts stores would tell you. Pick a time when they are not busy and ask. They should be able to cross reference them by the number on the box.
Most commonly, vehicles in the past 20 years or so have STRUTS in the front and SHOCKS in the rear. Sportier vehicles will have struts at all four wheels.
They are both used in the suspension systems of vehicles.
I have NO idea!!!!!! ... do I????? Funny answer^As do most front wheel drive vehicles, the new VW Beetle has front struts and rear shocks.
The definition of coilover shock is a shock absorber that has a coil spring on the outside. Coilover shocks are used on many vehicles including mountain bikes.
The air shocks that are made by Gabriel (Hijacker Air Adjustable Shocks) are designed for vehicles that carry heavy loads and tow boats or trailers. There are not any Gabriel air shocks that are designed for passenger cars like convertibles, sedans and coupes.
Suspension system, mostly springs and shocks.
If you're talking about off-highway dump trucks - which are heavy equipment, and not highway vehicles, then no.. they use their big tires in that capacity.
It is very difficult to track down matching G Shocks online your best bet is to checkout your local vehicles retailers such as Canadian Tire or Advanced Auto parts store.
Shocks and struts are used in vehicles to make uneven or bumpy roads seem less bumpy while at the same time protecting your vehicle from damage from the unforseen elements of the road.
Air shocks are good for vehicles that carry heavy loads, although there are other options for load bearing suspension that work just as well. Standard shock absorbers are much less expensive and work well with the average passenger vehicle.
Shocks are more for ride comfort than safety. Most high mileage vehicles have worn out shocks and people have been driving them for tens of thousands of miles. You have no worries about safety here.
The year of your Chevrolet Blazer will determine whether it has front shocks for front struts. Front shocks are held in place by a retaining bolt on each end of the shock. Remove the retaining bolts and the shock will come off. Reverse the process to install the new shock.