Should Shock Absorbers Be Replaced Individually or in Pairs?

[HarleyMarie]

Shock absorbers should be replaced in pairs. They are used to dampen the oscillations from the spring's rebound after absorbing shocks and to mitigate impacts from the road surface. The reasons for replacing shock absorbers in pairs are: 1. Shock absorbers from different batches may have varying hardness levels; 2. There can be significant performance differences between old and new shock absorbers; 3. In emergency situations requiring sudden steering, if the shock absorbers have different elasticity, it may increase the risk of vehicle rollover. The functions of shock absorbers include: 1. Buffering the movement of the vehicle's center of gravity and conserving energy; 2. Reducing wind resistance and lessening the impact of changes in the vehicle's center of gravity on the tires. The steps for replacing shock absorbers are: 1. Remove the shock absorber along with the spring, then use a spring clamp to secure the spring; 2. After replacing the shock absorber, release the spring clamp and reinstall both components together.