Are shock mounts and strut mounts the same?
KYB SM5372 Front Mounts
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Open Jul 15, 2024 - 09:31 AM
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Jul 15, 2024 - 09:31 AM
Shock mounts and strut mounts are not the same, although they serve similar purposes in the suspension system. Shock mounts are used with shock absorbers to attach them to the vehicle, while strut mounts are used with struts, which combine a shock absorber and a coil spring, providing structural support as well as damping. Strut mounts often have additional components like bearings to allow for steering movement.
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KYB SM5372 Front Mounts
KYB Mount. Upper Mounts (aka: Strut Mounts, Mount Bushings, Strut Plates, etc.) are attached to the upper part of a unit. On the front ones, they are usually visible when you open the hood, one on each side on the inner fenderwell. (in the rear, you may have to view in the trunk or pull the rear sea...
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