Did a search, but couldn't find an answer I understood.

Question. I don't understand the difference between shocks and struts. What do I need to do to lower my Civic properly? I was thinking no more then 2" drop. Would that need a camber kit? I also think I would go with lowering springs and not coilovers. Unless you have a better opinion about the difference between the two. I don't think that I would want to bother with lowering and raising the car all the time. Oh well, please educate me. Here is a pic of the car that needs to be lowered. Thanks to all.