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.
Air shocks allow the vehicle to ride smoother than regular shocks. Also, it helps the car carry greater weight over longer distances than regular shocks.
Your shocks/struts are worn out, time to replace them.
You could have worn out shocks or stuts
Bad shocksthey cause extra bounce in the ride, replace if necessary.To Test:How to Test Your Shocks By an eHow ContributorShocks are an important part of your car's safety system. If they are not operating properly, you are not only getting a bumpy ride, you are also endangering yourself and your passengers. Take the time to test your shocks every 15,000 miles. You can do these simple tests at home without any special tools.Difficulty: ModerateInstructionsBounce your bumper. Put weight on a corner of the bumper or car. Move the car up and down to simulate a bump in the road. If the car bounces more than one and 1/2 times after you quit the bouncing, your shocks may be in need of replacement. Test all four shocks this way.Check the tread on your tires. If the shocks are showing signs of wear, you can expect to see cupping or unusual wear on your tires as well.Look at the shocks. There shouldn't be any signs of oil leakage around the seals. Neither should there be any dents or other signs of damage on the external surface of the shocks.Examine the mountings for the shocks as well. Grab the shock and shake it to test if it is loose.Pay attention as you drive your car. If the car seems harder to handle, it may be the shocks. If the steering wheel is vibrating a lot even on a smooth road surface, the shocks may need replacing. Worn shocks also can make the car feel like it is drifting as your turn corners.Apply the brakes. The car's front end should not go down excessively if the shocks are in good shape.
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a car can potentially have both shocks and struts. I don't know how common this is, but a car could have shocks in the front and struts in the back or vice versa. that is, depending on the combination, a car could have both, but I have never seen this.
used to absorb shocks.
To absorb vertical shocks.
This car does not come with air shocks.
it varies how big your car is..
Many people confuse car struts and car shocks. While car shocks prevent passengers from feeling the jostle of a drive, car struts support the physical weight of the car.
no
so your car don't bouncing
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It could.
A 1988 Lincoln Towncar has shocks in the front.
50000 miles