{"id":23678,"date":"2021-03-01T22:02:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T06:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=23678"},"modified":"2026-02-06T19:26:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T03:26:15","slug":"loaded-vs-unloaded-strut-whats-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/loaded-vs-unloaded-strut-whats-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Loaded vs. Unloaded Strut: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23678_e6afbc-b1 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-b3823e  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-12fe6d\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23678_a55e0e-34\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Struts are similar to shock absorbers, as they both dampen oscillations from the car&rsquo;s suspension springs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The difference between a loaded and an unloaded strut is the former comes as an assembly with everything pre-installed, while the latter only has the strut itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The choice between a loaded or unloaded strut is up to you, but a set of loaded struts could prove to be the cheaper option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The time has come for you to purchase a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"set of struts\">set of struts<\/a> for your car. As you&rsquo;re shopping around, you notice that there are so-called &ldquo;loaded&rdquo; struts available alongside traditional, unloaded struts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&rsquo;s the difference between these two options&mdash;and which is the best choice for your vehicle? Let&rsquo;s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Strut?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you can understand the difference between loaded and unloaded struts, it helps to understand struts in general. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/shock-and-strut-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Struts are very similar to traditional shock absorbers\">Struts are very similar to traditional shock absorbers<\/a> in that they dampen oscillations from the car&rsquo;s suspension springs. There is one shock absorber or strut at each corner of the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary difference is that, unlike shocks, struts also act as a structural part of the suspension system. Front struts provide a pivot point for the car&rsquo;s steering system, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parts-of-a-strut-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"parts of a strut\" class=\"wp-image-23680\" style=\"width:1024px;height:683px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parts-of-a-strut-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parts-of-a-strut-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parts-of-a-strut-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parts-of-a-strut-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parts-of-a-strut-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/parts-of-a-strut.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The most common type of strut assembly is called a MacPherson strut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What&rsquo;s more, most struts are housed together with a coil spring as a single assembly. The most common type of strut assembly is called a MacPherson strut. A typical MacPherson strut assembly includes the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coil spring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upper and lower spring insulators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bump-stop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Bump stop\">Bump stop<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bearing (front struts only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also another, rather uncommon, type of strut assembly called a modified strut. Modified struts do not incorporate a coil spring. Instead, the coil spring typically mounts to the car&rsquo;s lower control arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loaded vs. Unloaded Strut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are, you&rsquo;ll need to choose between either a loaded or unloaded strut when shopping for a replacement. What&rsquo;s the difference between these two options? The answer is pretty straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A loaded strut (also known as a quick strut) comes as an assembly with everything pre-installed, including the coil spring, mount, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An unloaded strut does not come as an assembly&mdash;all you get is the strut itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaded struts have several benefits, one of which is that they&rsquo;re relatively easy to install. Unlike unloaded struts, which require disassembly with a special spring compressor tool, loaded struts come pre-assembled and ready to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of loaded struts is that you get all-new parts (i.e., coil spring, mount, etc.) along with the strut itself. That means all parts of the assembly that are worn-out get replaced at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The downside is that loaded struts cost more than unloaded struts. But if you&rsquo;re paying a professional to replace the struts for you, the price difference between the two options is often negligible since loaded struts require less labor to install.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/loaded-strut-1024x782.jpg\" alt=\"loaded strut\" class=\"wp-image-23679\" style=\"width:1024px;height:782px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/loaded-strut-1024x782.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/loaded-strut-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/loaded-strut-768x587.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/loaded-strut-150x115.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/loaded-strut.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A loaded strut (also known as a quick strut) comes as an assembly with everything pre-installed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Choose a Loaded or Unloaded Strut?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the difference between a loaded and unloaded strut, you may be wondering which option is best for you. To answer that question, you&rsquo;ll want to consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loaded struts are easier to install than unloaded struts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only loaded struts come with all new parts (i.e., spring, mount, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unloaded struts cost less than loaded struts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usually, only unloaded struts require a dedicated spring compressor tool to install<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unloaded-strut-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"unloaded strut\" class=\"wp-image-23682\" style=\"width:683px;height:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unloaded-strut-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unloaded-strut-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unloaded-strut-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unloaded-strut-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unloaded-strut.jpg 1001w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An unloaded strut does not come as an assembly&mdash;all you get is the strut itself.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But wait&mdash;what if you&rsquo;re having a professional replace the struts for you? Ask them for an estimate for both loaded and unloaded options. When factoring in the cost of labor, you may find out that going with a set of loaded struts is the most affordable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Replacement Struts that Fit Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Loaded or unloaded, struts are an essential part of your vehicle&rsquo;s suspension system. Replacing defective ones is important if you want to keep the system&rsquo;s structural integrity intact and, of course, if you want a smooth ride while driving. Not replacing damaged struts can easily spell disaster. If the damaged struts fail while on the road, your vehicle might continue to drive forward even while braking, bounce uncontrollably while driving over uneven surfaces, and have bad steering response. Thankfully, CarParts.com offers a wide variety of quality aftermarket struts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can order with confidence using the <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> built-in vehicle selector. This allows you to find struts that are guaranteed to fit your ride. Our parts are sourced from only the best manufacturers in the industry to ensure high quality. We also allow for returns for up to 60 days in case the part doesn&rsquo;t fit your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t take any risks with faulty struts. Order new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"struts\">struts<\/a> at CarParts.com today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shop-project\">\n\n    <h2>Shop this Project<\/h2>\n\n    <ul class=\"shop-project-list\">\n        \n        <li>\n            <div class=\"shop-project-item\">\n                <div class=\"stp-image-url\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/truedrive\/repc280524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label='&lt;img src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/images\/repc280524_3\" alt=\"TrueDrive &ndash; Loaded Strut &ndash; Front, Driver or Passenger Side, Without Electronic Suspension\" \/&gt;'><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/images\/repc280524_3\" alt=\"TrueDrive &ndash; Loaded Strut &ndash; Front, Driver or Passenger Side, Without Electronic Suspension\"><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"stp-desc\">\n                                            <p class=\"stp-title\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/details\/shock-absorber-and-strut-assembly\/truedrive\/repc280524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"TrueDrive &ndash; 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