There are three ways you can tell if you need to install new shocks on your Chevy Avalanche. If the shocks are wet and oily where the piston enters the shock body, they’re leaking and need to be ...

The rear leaf springs are critical components of your Hendrickson suspension system, responsible for maintaining the truck’s ride quality and load-carrying capacity. Over time, leaf springs can wear ...

Many auto repair shops and mechanics recommend replacing a car's struts and shocks at the same time. There is some sound reasoning behind that approach as both components can affect a car's handling, ...

A set of premium shocks helps make driving an absorbingexperience.Installation is simple and can be done with a set of basic hand tools. Here, H-0 Racing Enterprises installs a set of Koni adjustable ...

Buying a used vehicle can be both a thrill and a headache. The thrill comes from negotiating a smokin’ deal from a classified listing and getting the bang-for-the-buck you just can’t get with a ...

Rear suspension technology has come a long way, but for many hot rodders with a taste for traditional style, the old ways are the way to go. At one time, pretty much the only modification hot rodders ...

If you’ve been following this project closely you’ll know I found a cracked, crumbly hose going from the idle control valve to the car’s intake manifold. I tried to replace it with a hose I had lying ...

Once the shock is oriented in the frame, replace the top bolt and check for clearance around the reservoir line 9. You may need to twist the shock's lower mount at the clevis to align it with the ...

Our 1968 Corvette coupe is edging ever closer to hitting the highway. After rebuilding the front suspension and brakes, the team at Hot Rods by Dean turned their attention to the rear suspension. For ...

This video follows the repair work on a BMW E46 325i Touring as mechanical noise and heat from the rear of the car are investigated and fixed. The main repair involves replacing worn rear wheel ...

CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...

When having her 2005 Toyota Corolla serviced my daughter was advised by the NRMA Liverpool to have her rear shocks replaced. The car has only done 33,489 km. Not knowing much about cars she went ahead ...