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What do my Chevrolet Blazer shocks do for my SUV?

Your Chevrolet Blazer shocks have two important functions. First, they control the movement of your suspension and springs. They do this by damping the impact of road bumps and your sport utility's own vibrations. Second, they make sure that your tires are always in contact with the road. Tire contact with the road is essential for maintaining movement control and stopping ability. (No matter what you have seen on TV, you can't control an airborne car!)

How do shocks do this? When your car moves over a bump, for example, the springs in your suspension compress. The shocks (mounted to the side or inside the springs, depending on the model) provide resistance when the spring starts to decompress.

If you could see inside your Chevrolet Blazer shocks, you would see pistons that move up and down inside an oil filled tube. They move in accord with the motion of your springs. Oil inside the piston is forced through microscopic holes and valves, and this provides the necessary resistance to the spring's movement. This resistance turns kinetic energy into heat. Your shocks get warm, your wheels stay on the road and most important, you stay in control of your car.

When do I need to replace my Chevrolet Blazer shocks?

Chevrolet Blazer shocks are built to handle a tough job with precision and endurance. However, they can and do wear out. Replacing them after 80,000 -100,000 miles is a sensible idea (or 60,000 miles if you have been driving under extreme conditions).

Signs that you may need to replace your Chevrolet Blazer shocks sooner than that include things like nosediving (your car's front end dives down to the pavement when you apply the brakes) or squats (your car's rear drops down as you speed up). If your car sways or shifts from side to side in fine weather, making it difficult to control, your shocks need to be checked immediately before it adversely affects your brakes. Excessive bouncing down the road is another sign that your shocks need to be replaced. Leaks near your tires may be piston or hydraulic fluid from your shocks. A less common sign is one tire that is visibly lower than the rest, and it's not because the tire is flat.

Worn out shocks don't just take the fun out of driving. They also increase your stopping distance and keep your ABS system from optimal performance. If you notice any of these signs, replace your Chevrolet Blazer shocks immediately.

Does it cost a lot to replace my Chevrolet Blazer shocks?

Depending on where you take your SUV, the cost to replace your Chevrolet Blazer shocks could be anywhere from $200 to $335. In general, a dealership will charge you more than an independent mechanic.

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