Does the Shock absorber need to be replaced with both? Does Shock absorber damage require immediate replacement? The Shock Absorber tends to age and harden over time, leading to damage. The average car has two Shock absorbers. Do you need to replace both of them if one breaks? In fact, only one Shock absorber is damaged and can be replaced separately, but it is better to replace both w...
Should You Get an Alignment After Getting New Shocks and Struts? The short answer is—it depends on the type of suspension your car has. If the tires are wearing evenly and there is no steering pull or wander, an alignment isn’t typically necessary. On some vehicles, the installation of new shocks and struts may affect your car’s wheel alignment.However, there are some instances whe...