The automated actuating shock mount for improved vehicle cornering preferably includes at least one linear actuation device and a control system. The linear actuation device includes a drive lug and a linear actuation device. The drive lug is modified to form an upper shock mount for the upper end of the vehicle shock. The linear actuation device is attached to the vehicle in the same place as the upper shock mount. The control system controls the actuation of the at least one linear actuation device. The control system may receive a steering input to raise the linear actuation device or input through at least one actuation switch.