The video starts at 6:30 for those looking for replacement.

I was able to use a stubby 18" wrench to reach the top of the rear shock bolts. This comment may help a viewer from having to remove those long rusty bolts that you had trouble removing with your impact wrench.

Good video. Quick struts are where it's at.

My front struts started leaking at 75k. Replaced with kyb and they ride like shit, 2 weeks in and i cant take it! So i got some oe mopar ones. Nothing like doing a job twice.

What u suggest replacing on a 2013 town and country with 100k on it?????

Is it necessary to replace the shock absorbers in the front axle together even if the other is in good condition? Knowing that the car has covered 100,000 miles

Can you please do a review on oredy struts. I am thinking of changing the complete shock system on my 2010 caravan. Can you please guide me what all parts should I change.

@OvalboreTech

5 жыл бұрын

customer has had no complaints since install - this isn't my vehicle so I can't comment directly. system seems of good quality. amzn.to/2EffBGc amzn.to/2H4e1K4

My back ones were a bitch to take off specially with the hidden nut thanks for the video

Quick question/observation/comment. I was taught to remove the large axle nut, and tap the axle loose from the bearing. This keeps the possibility low for the axle popping loose from the tranny. Any thoughts? I have done it both ways, but, I have heard this can be an issue with some vehicles...especially the Chrysler.

Not a vid on the net is being done right. After you put the van back on the ground you are suppose to torque the top shaft nut to 70 ftlbs. Every strut replacement has to be torques it is not done at the factory. The factory simple tightens it enough to hold it together.

The holes on top of the struts don't line up. Did they give me the wrong ones or is there anyway I wan line them up?

Why not replace sway bar end links, as they wear quickly on these vehicles

@OvalboreTech

2 жыл бұрын

'if it aint broke, dont fix it'.

Where do you place the jack stands and floor jack for proper support?

@OvalboreTech

5 жыл бұрын

see owners manual

do you happen to have the torque specs handy? thanks!

@OvalboreTech

5 жыл бұрын

unfortunately I do not

@Dr._Drew_Peatits

5 жыл бұрын

Wiper arm bolts-12ft lb Abs sensor clip-12ft lb Sway bar end links-65ft lb Lower strut bolts (steering knuckle)- 65ft lb +90° turn Upper strut bolts- 12ft lb

Is the rear strut basically the same installation ? My only issue is in the rear.

@OvalboreTech

5 жыл бұрын

shocks* I do cover that in the video.

@joeparrillo7075

5 жыл бұрын

@@OvalboreTech so I think I was confused by the spring and air suspension in the rear. Does that need to be changed also with the shock ?

@OvalboreTech

5 жыл бұрын

I am unaware of any T&C with self leveling air suspension.. If that does exist though, I would expect that the shock absorber itself would be the same or similar, and the air spring would just replace the coil spring

@joeparrillo7075

5 жыл бұрын

@@OvalboreTech I wish I could post a pic. I am having a hell of a time figuring out what it all is. Can't find any info.

@kevinyoung4265

5 жыл бұрын

@@OvalboreTech My 08 T&C has Nivomat, Monroe makes a replacement for them with new springs for about half the cost. Trying to figure out which way to go.

How are those Oredy shocks?

@OvalboreTech

6 жыл бұрын

no frills and functional, much like the caravan.

Will this work for a 2014 Dodge Grand caravan sxt

@OvalboreTech

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the process should be almost completely identical.

@richdiaz1401

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I appreciate you taking the time to answer me back most appreciated

@OvalboreCars

6 жыл бұрын

my pleasure

@richdiaz1401

6 жыл бұрын

The car you working on did that come with a nivomat rear suspension I do not know what's the difference

@richdiaz1401

6 жыл бұрын

Because as I'm looking at the video underneath the Chrysler Town & Country looks identical to my 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan

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Kinda should like to see how you took out those bolts, especially the sway bar Link as behind of mine are round and can't get a wrench on them, also did you air hammer the bolts out? Like this is kind a useless video dude.

@williambest7399

2 жыл бұрын

On a Chrysler Town and Country, I personally advise replacing the links if replacing the struts. They wear out quickly, and if over 100,000 miles, might as well do it while you have it apart. They do not cost much.

Does it need a wheel alignment after ??? What do you think

@OvalboreTech

6 жыл бұрын

Typically no. just replacing the struts should not change the caster, camber or toe significantly enough to warrant an alignment. That being said, If it has been a while since the last alignment, it would be a smart move.

Nice video but you cut some important parts out??? And took forever to actually start

@OvalboreTech

6 ай бұрын

nope, definitely contains all the info you'd need.

sorry my mistake

Too much talking... Christ!!!!@@

@OvalboreCars

5 жыл бұрын

nawob powell go fuck yourself.

@Dr._Drew_Peatits

5 жыл бұрын

BURN