Audi Struts

Rugged roads and terrains give you rocking movements that cannot be avoided. Whereas, the paved and asphalted roads offer smoother surface through which vehicles can run with more tamed and graceful motions. In order to eliminate or at least minimize the annoying effect of involuntary movements and too much flux, vehicles are integrated with components which make them operate in a more stable state. One vital component designed for that particular purpose is the strut.

Strut is a part of the special type of front suspension system that can be found in most contemporary creations including Audis. It works along with coil springs or leaf springs, anti-sway bars, shock absorbers, and a system or linkages that include control arms, torsion bars, and 4-links or trailing arms. Together they are able to control the ride and handling quality of a vehicle, for the suspension system is the one that connects the wheels to the frame or what also called as chassis.

Audi struts resist pressure in the direction of its length or in longitudinal compression. They produce an outside-facing support in a lengthwise direction so to keep the movement of front and rear wheels independently even while doing exactly opposite functions. In such way, struts are able to act like shock absorbers, substantially doing multiple tasks all at the same time. However, the capability to do so depends on the type of strut it is and on how sophisticated its engineering is. Struts normally are comprised of spring seats, steering knuckles, coil springs and shock absorbers.

Because struts are also subject to wear and tear, in due time it would get defects. When will you know that the Audi struts present in your unit is damaged and already need replacement. Faulty struts can be identified through several signs such as too much amount of bounce, cupping wear on the tires, and when they sway, rock, bottom-out and drift whenever brake is applied. In such case, why not try high-performing struts in replacement of the stock ones? A MacPherson strut would be ideal. This strut is considered as one of the most sophisticated struts ever made. Indeed race car and vintage vehicle owners used MacPherson strut for their units. And if you’re looking for high performance Audi struts, Partstrain can readily provide you.

Featured Products

Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly

SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS-CHARGED, BLACK, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY -- Twin-tube design; High quality, direct fit OE replacement shock absorber; Restores handling and control; Calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions; Shock mounts and boots sold separately.

Brand: Replacement
Location: Front
Type: Strut Assembly
Quantitysold: Sold Individually

GR-2 Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly

KYB GR-2 SHOCK ABSORBER, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY -- Gas charged; Twin tube construction; Built with quality that matches or exceeds OE design and calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions, this standard replacement shock absorber restores handling and control while greatly improving ride comfort; With KYB's limited lifetime warranty.

Brand: KYB
Location: Front
Series: GR-2
Type: Shock Absorber
Quantitysold: Sold Individually

GR-2 Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly

GR-2

Brand: KYB
Location: Front
Series: GR-2
Type: Shock Absorber

Gas-a-Just Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly

KYB GAS-A-JUST SHOCK ABSORBER, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY -- Gas charged; Monotube construction; Ideal as a replacement for an OE monotube or as an upgrade from a twin tube shock, this high pressure double action shock absorber automatically adjusts to driving conditions for incredible gains in stability, handling, control, and ride comfort; Perfect for vehicles with radial tires and for those driven to their performance limits; With KYB's limited lifetime warranty.

Brand: KYB
Location: Rear
Series: Gas-a-Just
Type: Shock Absorber
Quantitysold: Sold Individually

GR-2 Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly

Brand: KYB
Location: Rear
Series: GR-2
Type: Shock Absorber
Quantitysold: Sold Individually

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