Chevy Blazer Shocks & Struts

Shock absorbers are also known as dampers, because even though they indeed absorb the kinetic energy of impacts, their key function is to dampen the oscillations of the springs. Thus, the shocks prevent the vehicle from bouncing, and they do it with the help of liquid and gas inside. Differing in details, the shocks share principal design patterns. They include a piston with the valve at its top; this piston moves up and down inside the cylinder. Wherever it’s located, the sealing preventing fluid from leaking plays a crucial role. And deals with huge stresses, too.

Gradually, the seals degrade. Ultimately, they start leaking, making the shocks useless. There are two ways to identify worn-out shocks. The first one is visual – if you see fresh oily streaks all over the tube, then it’s time for the replacement. Another one is more about functionality – pay attention to whether your Chevy Blazer keeps oscillating after road irregularities or not. If you have noticed bouncing which was absent before, then the shocks cannot do what they are supposed to, and it's better to replace them. In our Chevy Blazer shocks & struts inventory, you will find a plethora of high-quality parts for that job.