You’ll know it when the shocks or struts need to be replaced – they’ll tell you by the excessive bounce and sway you’ll begin to feel when you’re driving. Shocks and struts are a very important part of your vehicle’s suspension system. They do much more than give you a smooth ride. Since they are designed to keep your vehicle’s tires in contact with the road, bad struts or shocks can actually create a driving hazard. In this blog post, I’ll tell you a little bit about struts and shocks and how you can maintain them.