Over time, suspension components can wear down due to deterioration, high heat, and weather conditions, and if left unchecked, damaged shocks or struts can negatively impact the ride quality and safety of the vehicle. If you notice cupping wear on the tires, bottoming out, excessive bouncing when driving on rough roads, or increased braking time, you may need a shock or strut replacement.
Shocks and struts absorb the shock from driving on rough terrain, and insulate the vehicle’s chassis and cabin from the suspension’s movement. Shock absorbers and strut assemblies make riding comfortable, enhances braking stability, and adds to the vehicle’s overall safety. O'Reilly Auto Parts offers the best brands of shock and struts to keep your ride comfortable and safe.
While maintenancing your vehicle’s suspension system, it may be a good opportunity to replace other necessary, related items. After you have identified the correct shock or strut replacement part, check out our selection of shock, strut, and suspension parts, accessories, and tools to finish your repair.
Shocks and struts absorb the shock from driving on rough terrain, and insulate the vehicle’s chassis and cabin from the suspension’s movement. Shock absorbers and strut assemblies make riding comfortable, enhances braking stability, and adds to the vehicle’s overall safety . With high heat and constant use, the shocks or struts on a vehicle may wear out. If you notice damage to the hydraulic shaft, or gas or oil leaking from either the shock or strut, or if you experience bottoming out, excessive bouncing, an increased braking time, or see cupping wear on the tires, you may need to replace your shock absorbers or strut assembly. Shocks and struts are often replaced in pairs, since they will likely wear out around the same time.Protect the life of your suspension system with boots, bellows, bumpers, and accessories for your vehicle’s shocks and struts. Shock boots protect the piston rod from road debris, dirt, and contaminants to prolong the life of shocks. Strut bellows are a rubber boot designed to protect the strut shaft through its full range of motion, which prevents premature failure and damage to seals and corrosion on the strut shaft. Strut bumpers, or a jounce bumper, prevent the strut from coming in contact with other parts of the suspension system, and heavily dampens noise and impact from driving over rough roads, curbs, or potholes.
Shock Absorbers / Strut Assemblies
Shock & Strut Mounts and Strut Bearings
Shock Boots, Strut Bellows & Accessories
Racing Shocks, Struts & Mounts
Shock Bushings & Universal Hardware
Monroe Shocks & Struts
Rancho Shocks & Struts
KYB Shocks & Struts
Bilstein Shocks & Struts
MasterPro Strut Assemblies
Shock and Strut Tools
Suspension, Strut and Spring Compressor Rental Tools
Ball Joints
Ball Joint Press and Tools
Control Arms