Shocks & Struts · Hurst, TX
Shocks & Struts
Worn shocks and struts lengthen your stopping distance and make the car harder to control in a sudden swerve, long before the ride feels bad. They wear so gradually that most drivers adapt and never notice.
Signs You Need Shocks & Struts
Dampers control how fast the springs move. When they wear, the car keeps moving after every bump, dip and lane change.
- Oil running down the body of a shock or strut: a light film can be normal, but wet, dirt-caked oil means it has lost fluid.
- Feeling every expansion joint twice: the car rebounds after the bump instead of settling straight away.
- Leaning and swaying on ramps: a tired damper lets the body roll further and slower on the I-820 interchanges.
- The rear end squatting and wallowing with a load: a trailer or a full bed shows up worn rear shocks quickly.
- A clunk or creak when turning at low speed: often the upper strut mount or its bearing rather than the strut itself.
- One corner sitting lower than the others: a sagging or broken coil spring, which rides on the strut.
What We Do
A bounce on the fender tells you very little. We drive it, then inspect each corner on the lift, so you know which parts are worn and which are fine.
- Road test, then lift. We feel how the car settles over dips and through a lane change, then inspect each damper for leaks, along with the mounts, dust boots and bump stops.
- Measure ride height. Side-to-side measurements show a sagging spring that is easy to miss by eye, and that changes what the repair needs to include.
- Quote the options plainly. Struts can be replaced on their own or as complete assemblies with a new spring and mount. We explain what each involves for your vehicle and you choose.
- Align when a strut changes. A strut locates the wheel, so replacing one moves the alignment and it needs setting afterwards. A rear shock on most cars does not, and we will not add one you do not need.
How We Quote It
We inspect before quoting, because recommending parts from a description is how people end up paying for the wrong ones. Once we know what your vehicle needs, you get a written estimate covering parts and labor.
If we find something extra mid-job, we stop and call you with the measurement and the cost. Nothing gets done without your approval.
Every repair carries a 1, 2 or 3 year warranty, capped at 12,000, 24,000 or 36,000 miles respectively, whichever comes first. Ask us which one covers your repair; it is printed on the invoice either way.
Common Questions
What is the difference between a shock and a strut?
A shock only damps movement. A strut also carries the spring and holds the wheel in position, which is why replacing struts affects alignment and replacing shocks usually does not.
How long do shocks and struts last?
There is no fixed interval. It depends on the vehicle, the load it carries and the roads it sees. We judge them by leaks, ride control and wear, not by mileage alone.
Do I need to replace all four?
Not necessarily. They should be replaced in pairs across an axle so both sides behave the same, but front and rear often wear at different rates.
My vehicle has air or adaptive suspension. Is that different?
Yes. Electronically controlled dampers and air springs are diagnosed with a scan tool as well as on the lift, and a sagging corner can be a leaking air spring or a compressor fault. We tell you what yours has before quoting.
Shocks & Struts
Worn dampers make the ride worse and lengthen your stopping distance.
Book Shocks & Struts- 1, 2 or 3 year warrantyon every repair
- Walk-ins welcomeno appointment needed
- ASE-certified techsall makes & models
- Quote before worknothing without your approval