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While it's not strictly necessary to replace all shocks when one goes bad, it's generally recommended. Replacing just one shock can lead to an imbalance in handling and ride quality, as the new shock may perform differently than the older ones. For optimal performance and safety, it's advisable to replace shocks in pairs (front or rear) to maintain even wear and consistent performance.
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Do you need new shocks to install a long travel kit?
It depends on the kit, most will provide new shocks, however not all do. As a general rule of thumb if you are increasing or decreasing the height of your vehicle you should replace the shocks to match the change.
What if your rear end is low and you know that you need new shocksbut you also want to replace the coil springs?
if you go with original equipment you need to replace either shocks or springs or both with factory specifications. shocks are matched to springs by load capacity and rebound force, you see, if you swap out shocks for race shocks they will be a lot more stiff, you can play with shocks a little but the springs must match the shock specs. an example would be say,you replace your factory springs with racing-lowering springs, but stuck with factory shocks, the car would bounce all over the road cause the springs are much stronger than the damping load the shocks are designed to handle
When you have your rear shocks replaced is it usually necessary to replace front struts also?
no, not at all replace the front when the time comes..
How much does it cost to replace all struts and shocks on a 2006 4runner?
two catrillion dollars
How do you fix a shock problem at the rear of the car?
All you can do is replace the faulty shock, only rebuildable shocks are racing shocks/aftermarket(koni, fox, spax, walker evans).
How do you replace shocks on a 1999 Mercury Marquis?
The best way is to remove the bottom bolt and bend it all around until the top breaks then start the new shocks and tighten the nuts at the top through the fenderwell.
How do you replace front shocks on 1993 Dakota?
To replace the front shocks on a 1993 Dodge Dakota, start by safely lifting the front of the vehicle and securing it on jack stands. Remove the wheel to access the shock absorbers. Unbolt the top and bottom shock mount bolts, then remove the old shocks. Install the new shocks by reversing the process, ensuring all bolts are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications before reattaching the wheel and lowering the vehicle.
How do you replace rear shocks 2004 Santa Fe?
To replace the rear shocks on a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first, safely lift the vehicle and support it with jack stands. Remove the rear wheels for better access, then locate the shocks at the rear suspension. Unbolt the top and bottom of each shock using the appropriate socket or wrench, and then remove the old shocks. Install the new shocks by reversing the removal process, ensuring all bolts are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications before reattaching the wheels and lowering the vehicle.
How do you replace rear shocks on a catera?
To replace the rear shocks on a Cadillac Catera, start by safely lifting the rear of the vehicle and securing it on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels to access the shocks, then unbolt the lower and upper mounting points of each shock absorber. Once detached, install the new shocks by reversing the removal process, ensuring all bolts are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications. Finally, reattach the wheels and lower the vehicle back to the ground.
How do you replace shocks on 2000 xterra?
To replace the shocks on a 2000 Nissan Xterra, first safely lift and secure the vehicle using jack stands. Remove the wheels to access the shocks, then detach the lower shock bolt using a socket wrench, followed by the upper bolt. Install the new shocks by reversing the removal process, ensuring all bolts are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications. Finally, reattach the wheels and lower the vehicle back to the ground.
Replace trunk struts on Mazda?
Its actually very simple to replace the truck struts on a Mazda all you need is a Phillips head screw driver and a good pair of vice grips. first you will need to remove the retaining clips on the top and bottom of the gas shock. Then simply use the screw driver to pry off the gas shock insert the clips from the old gas shocks then using a plastic hammer pop the new gas shocks onto the mounts on the deck lid and body of the car. Its actually very simple to replace the truck struts on a Mazda all you need is a Phillips head screw driver and a good pair of vice grips. first you will need to remove the retaining clips on the top and bottom of the gas shock. Then simply use the screw driver to pry off the gas shock insert the clips from the old gas shocks then using a plastic hammer pop the new gas shocks onto the mounts on the deck lid and body of the car.
How much would it cost to replace all shocks in 2002 Accord 4DR?
autoparts warehouse shows them running about $77.50 a piece. www.autopartswarehouse.com
