Shocks & Struts Research Guide

Better On-road Comfort and Off-road Control with Shocks & Struts

Shocks & Struts from JC Whitney enhance your vehicle performance and comfort on and off-road. They prevent those continuous bounces while driving your cars and trucks particularly on rough terrain. You can get custom-designed shock absorbers to fit your VW Beetles, Super Beetles, Ghia, Baja and Dune Buggies from our extensive collection. You can also easily replace the standard suspension system on your truck, car or SUV with these high-quality Shocks & Struts.

JC Whitney offers a wide selection of shock absorbers and struts for all vehicle types. Truck Shock Absorbers offer reliable performance even when subjected to the most grueling off-road conditions. You can go for our range of High-Performance Shocks if you own a light truck or a SUV. We also stock the Gabriel® range of air shocks, heavy-duty shocks and mono-tube gas shocks.

Replacement Shock Absorbers ensure superior handling, stability and control without the loss of highway driving comfort. Struts and Cartridges offer consistent performance even in extreme temperatures. Strut and Shock Mounts allow a maximum of four shocks to be installed on the rear suspension of your vehicle.

You can also find a complete line of accessories which includes Strut Assemblies, Strut and Shock Cartridges, Air Strut Suspension Systems, Replacement Struts and Strut and Shock Kits that help to distribute load across multiple shocks. JC Whitney even offers Strut bars and suspension braces to reinforce and strengthen suspensions for better handling of your vehicle.

Types of Shocks & Struts

Performance Car Shock Absorbers

Performance Car Shock Absorbers from JC Whitney’s vast collection are designed to keep your vehicle leveled and prevent costly damage to the suspension and tires. Heavy-Duty Shocks with Overload Springs stop sagging, bottoming and side sway in your vehicle. These Shocks come with calibrated, variable-rate tempered coil springs that react automatically to light as well as heavy loads.

Air-Adjustable Shock Absorbers are great for carrying heavy loads or extra passengers. They help increase tire clearance, improve traction and can even be installed easily. You can also go for Gas-Charged Performance Shocks that come with a shock piston that automatically adjusts to changing driving conditions. It travels freely for a comfortable ride on a smooth road and compresses more rapidly for better handling on a rough road.

We also stock Performance Shocks and Struts, Adjustable Gas Shocks, Gas Shocks, Gas-Charged Shocks and Strut Cartridges, 5100 Series Off-Road Gas Shocks for VW and Self-Adjusting Mono-Tube Gas Shocks for your vehicle’s suspension.

Performance Truck Shock Absorbers

Performance Truck Shock Absorbers are built tough to stand up to extreme terrain, hauling of heavy loads and all kinds of driving styles. Nitro 9000 Gas Shocks are radial tuned and velocity-sensitive valved for a great ride on highways. They come with high-pressure gas charge and spring-loaded piston rods to ensure consistent performance and extended service life.

High-Performance Shocks provide exceptional performance on both stock or lifted light truck and SUV suspensions. They come with a unique design that not only increases fluid capacity but also reduces internal temperatures greatly. Mono-Tube Gas Shock Absorbers deliver a steadier ride with more control than twin-tube shocks. They have a seamless tube that helps keep the shock cooler and prevent leaks.

You can also choose from other Performance Truck Shock Absorbers like Hydro 8000 Shock Sets, Premium-Grade Self-Adjusting Shocks, 9-Position Adjustable Shocks, Extra Heavy-Duty Air Shocks, Nitro Gas Shocks, LT Shocks, Performance Gas Shocks, Extra-Heavy-Duty Gas Shocks for Lifted Trucks and SX8000 Nitro Gas Shocks from top brands at JC Whitney.

Replacement Shock Absorbers

Replacement Shock Absorbers from JC Whitney make perfect substitutes for old and rusted originals. Premium Gas-Charged Shocks are designed to resist compression and aid rebound to keep your tires in contract with the road. The pressure also reduces the fluid foaming that causes faulty dampening and fade in your vehicle’s suspension.

You can also go for chromed Adjustable Overload Shock Absorbers for VW Beetles, Super Beetles, Baja and Dune Buggies. They are built to withstand hard usage and have a load-carrying capacity of up to 700 lbs. We also stock Original-Style Shock Absorbers, Hard-To-Find Shock Absorbers, Heavy-Duty Shocks, Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers and Heavy-Duty VW Shock Absorbers at JCW.

Shock Absorber Boots

You can get Shock Absorber Boots like Colored Dust Boots that help prevent premature failure of shock seals in your vehicle’s suspension. The poly boot also keeps water and dust away from the piston rods. These colorful Dust Boots are made from top-quality materials and are easy to install.

Shock Absorber Mounts & Hardware

Shock Absorber Mounts & Hardware provide extra control when driving on off-road terrain. Shock Foam Bump Stops and Installation Tools help eliminate the crushing impact of your shocks bottoming out. They also protect the shocks and suspension components from damage. These easy to install Bump Stops and Installation Tools come with unique formula foam that gives extended service life and enhances your ride quality.

JCW also stocks Multiple Shock Kits, Air Shock Adapter Kits, Shock Reservoir Mounts and Rear Shock Mounts for your VW, Shock Grommets, IRS Suspension Shock Mount Kits, Shock Pins for Jeeps®, Swing-Axle Suspension Shock Mount Kits, Long-Travel Lower Shock Extensions and Replacement Rear Side Shock Plates.

Strut Mounts

Strut Mounts from JC Whitney stop rattles and bumping that are caused by old, worn or damaged originals. These Upper Front Strut Mounts are a must when installing new struts or cartridges on your vehicle’s suspension.

Struts & Cartridges

Struts & Cartridges reduce rebound to keep your vehicle tires in contact with the road. Strut Assemblies come with an exclusive Gabriel® velocity sensitive technology that helps resist compression and is instantly self-adjusting, resulting in faster reaction to the performance demands of your vehicle.

Re-Assembled Struts make perfect replacements for your vehicle’s old and worn strut assembly components. They increase the longevity of your total strut job by eliminating the weak links. You can also get Strut Cartridges, Lowering Struts, Cartridges and Springs, Illumina Adjustable Performance Struts, Strut Inserts, Easy Street Air Hammer Complete Air Strut Suspension Systems and Gas Struts from JC Whitney.