Volvo 780 Shock Absorber Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(6)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(6)

Shock Absorber Replacement Service

How much does a Shock Absorber Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Volvo 780 Shock Absorber Replacement is $303 with $163 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1990 Volvo 780L4-2.3L TurboService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$1324.12Shop/Dealer Price$1563.76 - $2261.62
1991 Volvo 780L4-2.3L TurboService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$1300.69Shop/Dealer Price$1535.74 - $2230.16
1990 Volvo 780V6-2.8LService typeShock Absorber - Front ReplacementEstimate$1190.37Shop/Dealer Price$1397.91 - $2009.63
1990 Volvo 780L4-2.3L TurboService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$2592.83Shop/Dealer Price$3206.40 - $5042.92
1990 Volvo 780V6-2.8LService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$2592.83Shop/Dealer Price$3207.87 - $5045.50
1991 Volvo 780L4-2.3L TurboService typeShock Absorber - Rear ReplacementEstimate$2592.83Shop/Dealer Price$3206.54 - $5043.17
Show example Volvo 780 Shock Absorber Replacement prices

What is the Shock Absorber all about?

Shock absorbers are attached to the vehicle body and suspension components. They are used to absorb road shock, providing a smooth ride. Most cars made after 1995 have shock absorbers in the back wheels and strut assembly in the front. Older cars and trucks may have shock absorbers at all four wheels.

Shock absorbers are basically cylindrical containers filled with gas or liquid. They are mounted from the suspension to the frame of the car. When you drive over a bump, the pistons inside the shocks move up and down against the liquid or gas.

Shock absorbers take a beating day after day, especially on bumpy roads. The gas or liquid will eventually leak, resulting in an unstable or rugged ride. With worn shock absorbers, it is possible that the tires could lose contact with the road and/or wear out prematurely.

Keep in mind:

Shock absorbers are always replaced in pairs (either both front or both rear).

How it's done:

  • Verify that the shock absorbers are bad.
  • Remove and replace the faulty shock absorbers.
  • Inspect the suspension system for any other worn or damaged parts.
  • Test drive vehicle.

Our recommendation:

It is a good practice to replace the shock absorbers every 35,000 miles. You can easily find out if you need new shocks by doing a bounce test. Go to the rear corner of your car and push down on the rear of the car. If your car bounces up and down a few times, it is time to change the shock absorbers.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Shock Absorber?

  • Unstable, bouncy ride.
  • Tires losing contact with the road.
  • Hard impact when you drive over a bump.
  • Leaking fluid.

How important is this service?

Shock absorbers exist at both rear wheels, and sometimes the front wheels as well. The shock absorbers attach the suspension to the body of your car, and feature pistons that are filled with gas or liquid. As your vehicle rides over the bumps and rough conditions of the road, the suspension is subject to a lot of shock. This shock moves the pistons, but the gas or liquid in the pistons helps absorb the impact, and lessen the shock that is then transferred to the body of the vehicle. As a result, the shock absorbers keep your ride relatively smooth and comfortable.

When the shock absorbers malfunction or leak, they will be unable to absorb any of the shock from the road, and all of the impact on the suspension will be transferred to the body of the car. This not only makes for an uncomfortable ride, but can also cause damage to numerous different components in your vehicle.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Volvo mechanics

Real customer reviews from Volvo owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(6)

Rating Summary
5
0
0
0
1
5
0
0
0
1

David

17 years of experience
639 reviews
David
17 years of experience
Volvo 245 L4-2.3L - Shock Absorber Replacement (Front, Rear) - Oakley, California
David was very professional and able to complete most of the job in the expected amount of time. I would not hesitate to recommended yourmechanic or David to friends and family. David was a excellent and experienced mechanic.

Curtis

30 years of experience
163 reviews
Curtis
30 years of experience
Volvo C70 L5-2.5L Turbo - Shock Absorber Replacement (Rear) - Lexington, South Carolina
Curtis inew what to do to fix my Volvo

Alexander

21 years of experience
113 reviews
Alexander
21 years of experience
Volvo XC90 L5-2.5L Turbo - Shock Absorber Replacement (Rear) - Orlando, Florida
excellent mechanic

Attila

20 years of experience
1104 reviews
Attila
20 years of experience
Volvo S80 L5-2.5L Turbo - Shock Absorber Replacement (Front) - Irvington, New Jersey
Good and fast mechanic

Excellent Rating

(6)

Rating Summary
5
0
0
0
1
5
0
0
0
1
Number of Volvo Shock Absorber Replacement services completed
66+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Volvo MECHANICS
600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Obtain a G1 ASE Study Guide and Practice Test
Automotive technician jobs pay more if you’re ASE certified. Get the study guide and practice test to be a G1 Maintenance and Light Repair Technician.
How to Replace an Evaporation Vent Solenoid
Emissions are regulated in part by the EVAP vent solenoid which goes bad when your car fails emissions testing or has extra pressure in the gas tank.
How Long Does a Transmission Speed Sensor Last?
The The transmission speed sensor measures the RPMs of the shaft of the transmission. While the engine is running, but not moving, then the input shaft of the transmission is not moving either. When the input shaft moves, the transmission...

I have a spark plug stuck in the motor

As a certified master technician for many years this has been one of the most publicized problems seen by me and my colleagues in the field. There are a multitude of suggestions, comments, lawsuits, fixes, complaints and none will help...

Front wheel rattle on passenger side

Hi there. If the noise occurs when you accelerate the engine then it more than likely does not have anything to do with the brakes. From what you are explaining it sounds like an exhaust heat shield is loose. When...

Small engine fire, Put out w antifreeze.

I would recommend letting the vehicle cool completely and then wash off oil with soapy water and a soft brush and rinse real good with low pressure water. Let vehicle dry and then you should be able to start and...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com