Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

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.

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

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.

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

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.

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

hyundaitech wrote:
> 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

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

hyundaitech wrote:
> 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

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

hyundaitech wrote:
> 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

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

"Hurricane1000" <Hurricane1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1144682229.643275.128240@t31g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.
>

Look at them.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

"Hurricane1000" <Hurricane1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1144682229.643275.128240@t31g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.
>

Look at them.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

"Hurricane1000" <Hurricane1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1144682229.643275.128240@t31g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.
>

Look at them.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:27:35 -0400, "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net>
wrote:

>
>"Hurricane1000" <Hurricane1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:1144682229.643275.128240@t31g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...
>> How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.
>>
>
>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?
--
Bob

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:27:35 -0400, "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net>
wrote:

>
>"Hurricane1000" <Hurricane1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:1144682229.643275.128240@t31g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...
>> How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.
>>
>
>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?
--
Bob

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

On Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:27:35 -0400, "Mike Marlow" <mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net>
wrote:

>
>"Hurricane1000" <Hurricane1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:1144682229.643275.128240@t31g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...
>> How can I tell if my '95 Elantra GLS has rear shocks or struts? Thanks.
>>
>
>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?
--
Bob

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

Doh! I meant on an axle. Nice catch.

Re: Rear Shocks or Struts?
 

Doh! I meant on an axle. Nice catch.