Do You Need to Replace the Springs When Changing Car Shock Absorbers?

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When changing car shock absorbers, it is not necessary to replace the springs. Shock absorbers are used to dampen the oscillations from spring rebound after absorbing shocks and impacts from the road surface, thereby accelerating the attenuation of frame and body vibrations to improve the vehicle's ride comfort. Based on material, they can be categorized into hydraulic and pneumatic types. The steps for replacing shock absorbers are as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface; 2. Secure the vehicle with jack stands, loosen the lug nuts on both sides of the front or rear end, and remove the wheels; 3. Spray the old shock absorbers with a metal cleaner; 4. Remove the bolts from the shock tower and disconnect the suspension impact; 5. Remove the bolts at the bottom and top, then take out the shock absorber for replacement.