What Is the Shock Absorber Price?

Posted on Aug 19, 2020

Shock absorber price

Shock absorbers and struts are an important part of your vehicle's suspension. While they may never need to be replaced, they will wear out over time and may eventually fail. Expect most shocks or struts to last 50,000 to 100,000 miles. So what is the average cost of replacing your car's shock absorbers and struts when they break?

What is the importance of shock absorbers and struts?

The first thing you need to understand is the importance of shock absorbers and struts and why exactly you need to replace them. Most modern vehicles have struts at the front and shock absorbers at the rear. However, some may be the same type all around. The struts make up the entire suspension assembly while the shock absorbers function as part of the entire suspension.

There are many things you expect from a driving experience - one of which is certainly a smooth ride. Driving is quite fun when done well, so it's important to take control and make sure you have all your ducks in a row. One of the key factors that can contribute to a good driving experience is suspension. The suspension is literally what stands between you and the road - so the shock absorbers, struts, and springs on the bottom of the car are absolutely critical to overall performance.

For example, consider a modest shock absorber. This element is designed to improve driving by absorbing the effect of driving on uneven ground. The suspension itself allows for a limited range of motion as the vehicle overcomes buMPS and strikes. When the energy of a given impact exceeds the energy the suspension can withstand, you will feel it in the passenger compartment. Sure - you can react with stiffer springs - but your ride quality will suffer a lot. Instead, your vehicle relies on some combination of coil springs, leaf springs, torsion bars or torsion dampers - as well as hydraulic shock absorbers.
 

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Two Main Functions of car suspensions

● Vehicle Performance - First, it manages road handling, helps with braking and minimizes body roll when cornering. All of this helps to keep passengers safe while driving.

● Comfort - Second, the suspension system maximizes the comfort of the driver and other passengers by minimizing noise, vibration and shock.

Shock absorbers and struts play an important role in the suspension system of your vehicle, so their wear has a negative impact not only on comfort, but also on safety. Damaged shock absorbers and struts affect the way a car's tires make contact with the road, resulting in poor performance, unsafe body roll and roll, poor braking, and unstable handling and road holding.
 

Shock absorber price: strut replacement Cost

When replacing struts, it makes sense to do it in pairs, even if you think one is still good. Otherwise, you could have serious handling and suspension problems that could result in unsafe driving conditions and even costly damage. The price you will pay to replace the shock absorbers can vary greatly depending on the brand of struts (usually KYB, Monroe, Gabriel or Bilstein), the make and model of the vehicle, and where to replace the strut.

On average, expect to pay anywhere from $ 450 to $ 900 to replace a pair of struts. Individual assembly of the column costs approx $150 to $300 so you’re looking at around $300 to $600 for parts alone. Labor alone will set you back about $150 to $300 for the pair. Going to a car dealership to replace a shock absorber can cost a lot more, and you can be pretty sure we will pay at least $ 1,000 for the typical cost of replacing a front shock absorber. For this kind of service, shop around and it's best to use a trusted independent mechanic to get the best price. It is worth noting that the alignment of the wheels should be performed after installing new spacers. Two-wheel alignment will add another $ 40 to $ 80, and if all four columns are replaced, four-wheel alignment is necessary ($ 80 to $ 160).
 

The average cost of shock absorber replacement

Like struts, you want to replace the shock absorbers in pairs. The cost of replacing the shock absorbers will be slightly lower than that of the shock absorbers as they are generally not as complex as the struts.

The average total cost of replacing a pair of shock absorbers will be approximately $ 250 to $ 580. Cost of a single shock absorber around $50 to $140 so parts alone will set you back between $100 and $280. A couple of hours of labor to do the job is an additional $150 to $300.

If you want to replace all 4 shock absorbers (or struts), simply multiply the above total costs by two to get an estimate.
Be aware that some vehicles (especially luxury vehicles such as Mercedes Benz, Audi, BMW or Lexus) will cost more than average. The same applies to sports cars or other vehicles that use more advanced shock absorbers or struts.
 

Can I replace the shock absorbers or struts myself?

It depends. Replacing the shock absorbers is quite simple. The hardest part will be dealing with possible rust or seized bolts from exposure to components. But you can easily save a few hundred dollars on the usual shock absorber replacement costs.

Spacers are available as single parts or as complete units. If the spring is separate from the column, a spring compressor is required to compress the spring for disassembly and assembly. If you don't know what you are doing the highly compressed spring could pop loose and cause a traumatic injury. Struts supplied as assemblies are much easier to replace as the spring is part of the assembly. The average DIY mechanic can replace a pair of shock absorber assemblies in less than two hours. But if the spring is separate, then it's best to let the professionals handle the replacement.

 

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