Does a 1991 Lincoln Continental have both struts and shocks?

1. Does my car have struts shocks or both?
2. How do I know if I have struts or shocks?
3. Do struts come with shocks?
4. Are struts or shocks on the front?
5. Are front and rear shocks the same?
6. Are struts only in the front of a car?
7. Do you have to replace shocks and struts at the same time?
8. Are there struts on the rear of a car?
9. What will bad struts do to a car?
10. What happens if you don't replace struts?
11. How many shocks and struts are on a vehicle in total?
12. What's the difference between shocks and springs?
13. Are struts side specific?
14. Are struts universal?

Does my car have struts shocks or both?

Every wheel on your vehicle has either a shock or a strut – never both, never neither. However, you may have struts on your front wheels and shocks on your rear wheels.

How do I know if I have struts or shocks?

In many cases, shocks will look like a spring or pump. Struts, on the other hand, are usually mounted horizontally and will appear as an extension of the wheel. It's important to check both front and rear wheels as you might have both shocks and struts.

Do struts come with shocks?

A vehicle will have either a shock or a strut at each wheel, never both. ... The major difference between shocks and struts is that a strut is a structural part of the vehicles suspension system where a shock is not. A strut is also crucial part of the vehicles steering system and greatly affects alignment angles.

Are struts or shocks on the front?

Struts are the structural part of the suspension system and they are used on the front end of nearly every front-wheel –drive vehicle.

Are front and rear shocks the same?

They're found attached to the wheel. If the front two look different than the back two, then you have struts up front and shocks in the rear. If they all look the same, then it's probably four struts.

Are struts only in the front of a car?

They are mounted at the top of the chassis at the front-end of most front-wheel-drive vehicles. However, struts are not limited to front-wheel-drive configurations. The primary purpose of the struts is to support the weight of the vehicle while also absorbing surface impacts and ensuring a smooth ride.

Do you have to replace shocks and struts at the same time?

Shocks and struts should always be replaced at the same time. Unlike some steering and suspension components, the left and right shocks/struts tend to wear down at the same rate. ... The general recommendation is that shocks and struts should be replaced every 50,000 to 100,000 miles.

Are there struts on the rear of a car?

In fact, most modern vehicles have struts on the front axle and shocks on the rear axle. You might have struts on both axles, but it is rare to have only shocks. There are 3 easy ways to figure out whether your vehicle has shocks or struts. Check your owner's manual.

What will bad struts do to a car?

When your shocks and struts are worn, your car will take longer to stop than it would without worn components. Your anti-lock braking system could also be affected and work less efficiently. The risk increases even more on rough or bumpy roads because of the increased up and down movement of the wheels.

What happens if you don't replace struts?

Safety: Worn struts result in longer stopping times and/or distances as the vehicle weight can shift (sometimes unexpectedly) during braking. ... Wear on other parts: Driving with bad struts accelerates the wear on tires, as well as other components of the suspension system, such as the springs.

How many shocks and struts are on a vehicle in total?

The majority of cars and SUVs on the road today have struts on the front wheels and shocks in the back. It's possible that your vehicle has 4-wheel struts or, if it's a very old vehicle, it could have four shocks, but this isn't as common.

What's the difference between shocks and springs?

Springs are designed to support the vehicle and cushion the ride when the vehicle strikes objects in the road. The shock absorbers (also known as struts) limit the vertical travel or motion from the springs along with absorbing or soaking up the impact from road obstructions.

Are struts side specific?

The struts aren't side specific. The OEM coils and shocks are the same for both sides.

Are struts universal?

Universal air struts are a great option if we don't offer any bolt on suspension products for your vehicle. Universal struts are not designed for a specific application so modification is going to be required to fit your vehicle.