Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Itâs best to trust this job to your mechanic as most repair shops have a special spring compressor tool that can safely assemble or disassemble a loaded strut. Replacing shock absorbers is cheaper: $280-$420 for both. In most cars, you donât need to do the wheel alignment when the shock absorber is replaced.tâs best to trust this job to your mechanic as most repair shops have a special spring compressor tool that can safely assemble or disassemble a loaded strut. Replacing shock absorbers is cheaper: $280-$420 for both. In most cars, you donât need to do the wheel alignment when the shock absorber is replaced.
1 Shock absorbers or struts can cost $25-$350 or more each, depending on the make and model of vehicle and the quality of the part. 2  Although it could cost as much as $1,400 for a set of four, most do-it-yourselfers spend an average of $150-$250 to replace four shocks/struts.he install was done by my friend at his house for $180 so the total job cost almost $400. The front shocks were done by a mechanic for $160 to front and back total was $600.