How much to replace shock absorbers?

[Mkl22]

On 11/7/2023 at 9:48 PM, Beregond said:

rear shock can diy easily, no need take out spring for alot of cars.

2 nuts take out can replace already

Only for cheap cars with Torison beam. 

[t0y0ta]

On 11/7/2023 at 9:48 PM, Beregond said:

rear shock can diy easily, no need take out spring for alot of cars.

2 nuts take out can replace already

Wont the setup be sprung... meaning once take out shock it will spring in... may be dangerous

How about alignment?

[Volvobrick]

On 11/9/2023 at 8:43 AM, t0y0ta said:

Wont the setup be sprung... meaning once take out shock it will spring in... may be dangerous

How about alignment?

When you jack up the rear, the spring (separated from the shocks type) will be extended and thus not exerting force on the arms. I DIY before (semi trailing arm suspension) for rear. Easy only 3 bolts each side in the wheel well. 

[inlinesix]

On 11/9/2023 at 8:43 AM, t0y0ta said:

Wont the setup be sprung... meaning once take out shock it will spring in... may be dangerous

How about alignment?

What you described is MacPherson Strut.

There are rear suspension that split spring and shock.

I don't think alignment is required especially FWD car

[Beregond]

On 11/9/2023 at 8:43 AM, t0y0ta said:

Wont the setup be sprung... meaning once take out shock it will spring in... may be dangerous

How about alignment?

. Alignment wont be out. Cos all the nuts and bolt positions is fix. 

There is nothing  to adjust.  Even if u want 😅

Actually for front absorber. The alignment also wont go out for most car. Cos u never touch the tie rod or rack end.

Most ppl do is just in case. And the small mm of nuts movements