How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.
Rear Shocks or Struts?
Apr 10, 2006
7 Replies
I don't remember. Basically, a strut is a load-bearing suspension component. A shock supports no load. This is mostly a technical distinction and will be the same on any particular model. There isn't any particular need for the consumer to know. You'll either have shocks or struts but won't have both.
I have both on my minivan. It has struts in the front and shocks in the rear! :-)
Matt
Look at them.
Ya, it's easy!
McPherson struts have a big coil over, and attach directly to the lower control arm with a robust, rectangular bracket. Shocks attach by one little eye. How's that Mike?
Doh! I meant on an axle. Nice catch.
I knew what you meant, but I just couldn't resist. :-)
Matt
Me thinks that anyone who asks the question posed above will not understand what a coil over is, nor a lower control arm.
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