When it comes to replacing the struts on your vehicle, you have the option of choosing between bare struts and loaded struts. While both options have their benefits, loaded struts offer several advantages that make them a popular choice among car owners. Loaded struts, also known as complete struts, come pre-assembled with all the necessary components, including the coil spring and strut mount. In this blog post, we will discuss five reasons why you should consider choosing loaded struts for your vehicle.

Convenience and Time Savings

One of the significant advantages of loaded struts is the convenience they offer. Since they come pre-assembled with all the components, installation is much simpler and quicker compared to bare struts. With bare struts, you would need to transfer the old spring and mount it onto the new strut, which requires additional time, tools, and expertise. Loaded struts eliminate this step, allowing for a more efficient installation process. Whether you are a DIY enthusiast or relying on a professional mechanic, loaded struts can save you valuable time and effort.

Assurance of Proper Component Compatibility

Loaded struts are carefully engineered to ensure proper compatibility between all the components. The coil spring, strut mount, and other associated parts are specifically designed to work together seamlessly. This eliminates the guesswork and potential issues that may arise from mixing and matching different components. By choosing loaded struts, you can have peace of mind knowing that all the parts are correctly matched, providing optimal performance and longevity.

Enhanced Performance and Ride Quality

Loaded struts are designed to offer improved performance and ride quality compared to bare struts. The pre-assembled coil spring in loaded struts is selected and matched to the specific vehicle model, taking into account factors such as weight, suspension design, and ride characteristics. This ensures that the spring rate and overall suspension setup are optimized for your vehicle, resulting in better handling, reduced body roll, and a smoother, more comfortable ride.

Cost-effectiveness

While loaded struts may have a slightly higher upfront cost compared to bare struts, they can offer long-term cost savings. With loaded struts, you don't have to worry about separately purchasing and installing additional components, such as the coil spring and strut mount. By choosing loaded struts, you get all the necessary parts in one package, eliminating the need for extra purchases. This can help offset the initial cost difference and potentially save you money in the long run.

Simplified Warranty and Support

Loaded struts typically come with a comprehensive warranty that covers all the components in the assembly. This simplifies the warranty process as you only need to deal with one manufacturer or supplier for any potential issues. Additionally, loaded struts often come with dedicated customer support, ensuring that you have access to assistance and guidance throughout the lifespan of the product. This can be particularly beneficial if you encounter any installation or performance-related questions or concerns.

Conclusion

In conclusion, loaded struts offer several advantages that make them a preferred choice for many vehicle owners. The convenience and time savings they provide, along with the assurance of proper component compatibility, enhanced performance and ride quality, cost-effectiveness, and simplified warranty and support, make loaded struts a compelling option. Whether you are looking to upgrade your suspension system or replace worn-out struts, consider choosing loaded struts for a hassle-free and improved driving experience.

High-Quality Loaded Struts From GSP North America

GSP has developed a line of loaded struts called Advantedge Loaded Struts. These struts bring an advantage that will outperform the competition and require half the installation time. Engineered to the highest standards, these loaded struts have been designed to OE specifications, are easy to install, and are offered for over 800 different makes and models. Each GSP Advantedge loaded strut carries a 2-year warranty or 30,000 miles, whichever occurs first, giving you the peace of mind that you are purchasing a high-quality part.

Fitment

To ensure quality, factory-like fitment straight out of the box, each GSP Advantedge loaded strut is designed to OE specification with performance and ride quality in mind. You can easily replace your old strut and spring assembly with a direct-replacement design with this all-in-one unit.

Quality

To ensure that each GSP-loaded strut is of the utmost OE quality and performance, each Advantedge strut is submitted to durability and endurance tests. At GSP, we only produce the highest quality products and ensure we test them thoroughly before giving them our approval.

Durability & Performance

GSP's dual-layered, chrome-finished piston rods provide superior corrosion resistance guaranteeing maximum seal life in even the most extreme environments. Where many cheaper and factory struts fail, GSP has ensured you will get great durability and performance from Advantedge struts.

Premium Materials

Each Advantedge loaded strut coil spring has been tuned for correct performance and ride height for your specific vehicle to give your vehicle the perfect strut and spring combination. This allows you to get factory-like ride height with industry-leading performance.