Suspension Shock or Strut Replacement near Reno, Nevada

There are 11 RepairPal Certified locations for Suspension Shock or Strut Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

11 Results for Suspension Shock or Strut Replacement near Reno, Nevada

Suspension Shock or Strut Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

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Nonstop Auto

4.8
(61)
0.66 mi
816 E 4Th St
Reno, NV
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Closes 5:00 PM
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Acuna Total Car Care

4.7
(140)
1.14 mi
1500 East 4th Street
Reno, NV
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Closes 5:00 PM
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Big Brand Tire - Reno (Full Service Auto Repair)

4.5
(340)
1.6 mi
2175 Market Street
Reno, NV
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Closes 6:00 PM
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Equality Automotive LLC

4.8
(16)
2.34 mi
100 Gentry Way
Reno, NV
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Closes 5:00 PM
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JCM Garage and Tires

4.7
(16)
2.34 mi
100 Gentry Way
Reno, NV
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Closes 6:00 PM
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Hi Tech Automotive

4.7
(41)
2.37 mi
100 Gentry Way
Reno, NV
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Closes 6:00 PM
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All About Cars Total Car Care

4.8
(16)
2.39 mi
3250 South Virginia Street
Reno, NV
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Closes 6:00 PM
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Alpha Tire & Total Car Care

4.1
(27)
3.81 mi
6110 Mae Anne Avenue
Reno, NV
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Closes 5:00 PM
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Nevada Auto Diagnostics

4.4
(24)
4.38 mi
5425 Louie Lane
Reno, NV
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Closes 5:30 PM
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Big Brand Tire - Carson City (Full Service Auto Repair)

4.5
(229)
24.64 mi
1860 E William St
Carson City, NV
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Closes 6:00 PM
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Big Brand Tire - South Lake Tahoe (Full Service Auto Repair)

3.9
(28)
42.44 mi
2614 Sussex Ave
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Suspension Shock or Strut Replacement

How are Suspension Shock or Strut issues diagnosed?

If the vehicle has excessive play in the suspension - if the vehicle bounces easily up and down - the suspension shocks or struts are likely worn. Many times, a strut is diagnosed when a technician is replacing other related parts. A damaged strut may also be discovered during a four wheel alignment. In doubt, a technician will use body weight to bounce the vehicle up and down on each corner, and if the amount of residual movement up and down is excessive, the shocks or struts are worn. Extremely worn shocks and struts are more than obvious while driving, as the vehicle will float up and down after bumps, often bottom out, and lean excessively through turns.
Suspension Shock or Strut Replacement

How are Suspension Shock or Struts replaced?

To change a suspension strut, a technician first needs to lift and support the vehicle with a hoist (or a jack and jack stands) and remove the front wheel. The brake caliper and rotor are removed and the sway bar link is disconnected. The technician then disconnects the strut from the steering knuckle and from the strut tower to remove it from the vehicle. If the entire strut assembly is being replaced, installation is relatively simple. On the other hand, it is common to reuse the coil spring from the old assembly. In this case, the worn strut will need to be compressed and disassembled, and the new strut will need to be put together before it is installed. On the other hand, shocks are much easier to change. Most often, removal of the wheel is sufficient to allow the upper and lower mounting bolts to be removed. Once removed, the new shock mount and shock are installed. Once the wheel is torqued, the process is repeated on at least one more shock.

RepairPal Recommendations for Suspension Shock or Strut issues

RepairPal recommends replacing the suspension struts or shocks in pairs, left and right. The ride quality and performance of the vehicle will be significantly altered if the struts and shocks do not match in type and quality. Prior to replacement of shocks or struts, a full inspection of the steering and suspension should be performed to identify any other needed repairs. This will cut down the labor costs when compared to replacing the worn parts separately. Also, we recommend a four-wheel alignment when struts are replaced. New struts can change the vehicle's ride height, which will change the wheel alignment.

What to look out for when dealing with Suspension Shock or Strut issues

If the suspension shocks or struts are damaged, the wheel alignment of the vehicle will be impaired. During replacement, it may be necessary to compress a strut and spring assembly, unlike a shock absorber. This involves compressing the coil spring so that the strut assembly can be disassembled. From the time that the old strut is disassembled to the time the new strut is assembled, the compressed coil spring is extremely dangerous. If the spring slips from the spring compressor (used to apply tension to the spring), it could cause serious injury. Also, the vehicle needs to be safely lifted and supported off the ground to complete this repair.

Can I replace the Suspension Shock or Strut myself?

Replacing an entire suspension strut assembly as a unit could be considered an intermediate DIY repair. On the other hand, if the coil spring is to be transferred from the old strut to the new strut, or if the old spring is broken and in need of replacement, this repair should only be attempted by an advanced DIYer, or left to a professional technician. However, since shock absorbers are typically easier and safer to replace, most DIY mechanics will have an easy time replacing these. That is if proper lifting and supporting of the vehicle is understood.

Suspension Shock or Strut Replacement Cost Estimates