Category Archives: Shocks

Strut Replacement Cost: Parts, Labor and DIY vs Shop

Strut Replacement Cost

For a pair of front struts on a 2009–2013 F-150, parts run $370 (Duralast) to $800 (KYB) on our site. A shop adds labor, which independent shops often quote at $280 to $400 for the F-150 front, and either way you need an alignment, typically $125 to $250. Our prices are per single strut and […]

KYB Shocks Review vs Duralast: which should you buy?

KYB Shocks Review vs Duralast

Choose KYB if you want exact OEM ride height restored with higher-grade damping control, or if you tow heavy loads and need high-heat gas charging. Choose Duralast if you are aiming for low upfront replacement costs or need a budget-friendly quick-strut swap to fix worn suspension on a high-mileage vehicle. KYB components cost more – […]

Bad Struts Symptoms: How to Tell, What Else It Could Be, and When to Replace

Bad Struts Symptoms

Bad struts Symptoms usually show up as fluid running down the strut body, a floaty ride that keeps bouncing after a bump, the nose diving when you brake, scalloped tire wear, or a clunk from the front end. Those are the signs. The catch is that worn mounts, bearings, bushings and sway bar links cause […]

Shock vs Strut: What’s the Difference, and Which Does Your Ford Have?

A shock only controls how fast your spring bounces. A strut is a structural suspension part: the damper, coil spring and mount built into one assembly. Which one your Ford has depends on the model, the year and which end you’re looking at. Mustangs run struts up front. The Rangers we stock parts for (1983–2011) […]