Advantages of Installing Complete Strut Assemblies vs. Bare Struts

When considering whether to replace struts with complete strut assemblies or bare struts, it’s essential to understand the key advantages of replacing struts with complete strut assemblies: Convenience and Time Savings Complete strut assemblies are pre-assembled...

How Shocks and Struts Help Reduce Noise, Vibration and Harshness

Shocks and struts play a crucial part in helping to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).  Below is a list of the key enhancements on how shock and struts help to improve ride comfort. Dampening Vibrations Shocks and struts are designed to dampen and absorb...

How Frequently Should I Have My Shocks & Struts Inspected?

The shocks and struts play a crucial role in providing a smooth ride, maintaining handling stability and ensuring proper tire contact with the road. As a result, regular inspections are essential in identifying and addressing any issues before they lead to more...

The Importance of Understanding & Selling Ride Control Components

If your customer’s car comes wallowing into your shop like a cork on the ocean, don’t be surprised if the driver thinks it still rides like a new car. The fact is 86 % of the vehicles that have been retired to the salvage yard still have their original shocks and...

8 Most Common Symptoms of Worn Shocks & Struts

Shocks and struts are subject to wearing out gradually over time which will negatively affect overall performance including reduced steering precision, stopping performance and overall vehicle stability.  Read below to learn more about the eight most common symptoms...

FCS Auto vs. OE Shocks and Struts

When comparing FCS to OEM shocks and struts, one of the key questions that always comes up is how our products compare to the OE units. Two main points you need to consider when replacing your original shocks or struts with FCS 1. Meets Or Exceeds OE Quality All FCS...