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  Shock absorbers or shock dampers are hydraulic or mechanical devices that are designed to absorb or damp shock impulses generated by a vehicle. This is done by transforming one form of energy to the other (typically kinetic energy of the shock into heat energy) which is then dissipated. A majority of shock absorbers are in the form of a dashpot. Struts are structural components, which are designed to resist the longitudinal compression by vehicles. Struts generally offer outwards-facing sustenance in their lengthways direction, which may be used to keep other components separate, executing the opposite job of a tie. The main difference between struts and shocks is that a strut is predominantly a structural part of a vehicle suspension system whereas a shock is not. A strut is a vital part of the steering system and affects the alignment angles greatly. Caster and camber angles are generally adjusted on the strut itself. A strut also acts as a pivot point for the steering system o...