Amortecedores e Telescópios para Lexus GX470

Lexus GX470 Shocks and Struts

Lexus GX470 shocks and struts are a critical part of the smooth ride provided by your Lexus. You can usually tell when they need to be replaced because your car will start to feel a little off, possibly with the steering or the braking, or even both. Improve your cars handling and minimize the risk of an accident by replacing shocks and struts when necessary.

Shocks and struts are very similar, so they are often confused with each other. However, there are differences in the structure and purpose of each on your SUV. Struts are a critical part of a vehicles suspension, as they serve as a mounting point for the springs. Shocks are not directly attached to the suspension at all. They are related to the suspension, as they help to cushion the impact received when the vehicle goes over a bump or pothole, but they are separate. Struts also function as a pivot for the vehicle to steer, and they always require an alignment check when being replaced or serviced, whereas shocks do not.

There are several benefits that come as a direct result of having quality shocks or struts installed in your model vehicle. Many of them are important to the safety of both you and your passengers.

• Safety - Whether you have shock absorbers or struts, they are important for safe driving. Both steering and braking would be severely compromised if they fail. Without them, you might slip when turning, and stopping the car could take significantly longer, which would increase the risk of getting into an accident.
• Stability - No matter what road you are driving on, the surface is never perfectly smooth. There are always little bumps and valleys that make your cars tires go up and down. Both shocks and struts make sure that the wheels of your car are kept in constant contact with the road. If the tires werent constantly in contact with the road surface, then there would be a number of safety concerns, including reduced handling and poor stopping ability.
• Comfort - A natural result of the two benefits above is comfort. When driving, the reason that you dont feel the constant bouncing and swaying of the roads surface is because of the shocks and struts. They absorb impacts and cushion both you and the vehicle for a comfortable ride.

Make sure that you know the difference between a strut and a shock absorber. Many mistakenly misuse these terms and think that they mean the same thing. Some cars use struts, and some use shocks, and some even use both, with one type on the front axle and one type on the rear axle. This cannot be changed, because your cars suspension system is designed around them. Make sure you know which one you need before buying.