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Old 03-07-2006, 01:30 AM
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What do Shocks and Struts do?
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Old 03-07-2006, 01:36 AM
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keep your car from beatin you to death...lol. cushion the ride. certain types can help your launch.
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Old 03-07-2006, 01:42 AM
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They simply keep the car from boncing.
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Old 03-07-2006, 12:21 PM
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they help control or dampen the springs so you don't bounce out your sunroof. That's why it's very important that you get shocks/struts and springs that go together.
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