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Old 03-11-2014, 12:56 PM   #1
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struts or shocks???

hey guys i ahve a 91 camaro rs v6 3.1 auto. im kinda confused as to if i have shocks or struts? whats the diffrence? im about to order 2 new ones cause my car is currently lop sided and rocck auto is giving me an option for shocks or struts .... which ones do i have? im doing the driver side front and back . i think its shocks in the back and struts up front?

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Old 03-11-2014, 01:07 PM   #2
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Struts in the front, shocks in the rear
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Old 03-11-2014, 02:28 PM   #3
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"my car is currently lop sided" - how did you figure out your shocks and struts are the culprit?
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Old 03-11-2014, 02:58 PM   #4
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"my car is currently lop sided" - how did you figure out your shocks and struts are the culprit?
And to add ...

Springs control ride height, shock/struts control rebound. Replace in pairs front & rear.
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Old 03-11-2014, 03:05 PM   #5
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Struts and shocks will do nothing for ride height issues, even if they are completely blown. Their main function is to dampen the spring movements.

Old sagging springs would most likely be the cause of your ride height issues.
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