ATP can be hydrolyzed in two ways: the removal of terminal phosphate to form adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate, or the removal of a terminal diphosphate to yield adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and pyrophosphate.
Driving with failing or broken struts is dangerous because they do not sufficiently dampen side-to-side and front-to-back weight transfers.
Clunking and banging noises coming from the strut may be signs of internal shock failure or strut mounts. warning Severely warn struts can reduce the distance a vehicle takes to stop and handling problems that can lead to skidding.