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The suspension system on your car or truck ensures that you get a smooth, comfortable ride, even on road surfaces that are bumpy and uneven. A crucial part of the suspension is found in the shocks. A shock absorber helps to absorb the impact from these bumps in the road, to keep you and your passengers from bouncing around in the car. When your shocks are worn and in need of replacement, you'll feel it in a rougher ride, as well as possibly decreased stability on the road. That's why it's important to maintain this part in perfect working order.

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What is a shock absorber?

Shocks serve an important purpose in your vehicle's suspension system. Not only do they help to ensure a smooth ride by absorbing the impact of bumps and bouncing due to uneven road surfaces, but they also help your vehicle remain stable on the road. That's because a shock absorber serves to assist the tires in keeping a stable and firm grip on the road. This also helps your vehicle's braking performance. When shocks become old, worn or damaged, your vehicle can suffer in a number of ways, from reduced stability, a less comfortable ride and irregularities when braking. Having your shocks replaced when they're no longer working properly is a routine part of your vehicle's maintenance, for both comfort and safety on the road.

How much is a shock absorber?

The first thing to determine when ordering replacement shocks is whether your vehicle's suspension system has two shocks or four. If it has two, you'll need to have the front shocks replaced, but with four, there are also two rear shocks to consider. The price of a shock absorber can vary depending on the make, model and year of the vehicle, as well as the brand of replacement part you choose. A basic shock absorber costs between $30 to $50, while higher end models with special features can run as much as several hundred dollars. Browse the large PartsGeek.com catalog to find the right part for your vehicle's suspension system, and choose the brand that best fits your needs and budget.

When should I replace a shock absorber?

There are three key areas to look at when considering whether one or more of your vehicle's shocks need to be replaced. If you find that braking performance is decreasing, and your car or truck is taking longer to brake or is dipping or swerving during braking, have the shocks checked. If the tires are slipping on the road surface or have uneven wear, the shocks may not be providing the grip and traction on the road's surface that they're supposed to. Of course, one of the main telltale signs that your vehicle's shocks need to be replaced is when the ride becomes bumpier and less comfortable.