Do I Have Struts or Shocks

Rather than looking for coil springs on these parts to tell them apart, look at the bottom portion of the absorber. If it is held in place by only one bolt, you’ll know you have shocks and not struts. You’ll also know you have a shock if your vehicle has an upper control arm.

Does a 2008 Dodge Ram have shocks or struts?

Dodge Ram 2008, New Twin-Tube Non-Adjustable Shock Absorber and Strut by SenSen®. … The FCS complete strut assembly is engineered to restore a vehicle’s original ride, handling and control.

Do trucks have shocks or struts?

Not all cars and trucks have struts; many suspension designs use separate springs and shock absorbers, with the shocks supporting no weight. Also, some cars use struts only on one pair of wheels, usually the fronts, while the other pair employs a different design using separate springs and shocks.