Just got a quote on replacing strut and strut mounts on a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. $1500! Already a fan of rockauto but thankful that you took the time to make this video. Good job

@FocusedGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are here to help you guys as much as we can.

Was just quoted $379 in parts, $170 in labor for the rear shocks and $588 in parts, $544 in labor for the front struts for a total of $1,680! Thanks for the video!

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Huge help! Thanks Broham! Worked perfect.

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Thanks for the video I just did the front strut job on my Elentra yesterday, the video was excellent guid to me. Keep posting please new videos on elentra. Thank you.

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Not related to this but what's the size of the jam nut and castle nut on the tir rod?

Thanks for sharing this video with us.

@FocusedGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video, thanks for the help

@FocusedGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Love to help

Thanks for this video ,what are the symptoms of bad shocks ?!

Great video good info!

@FocusedGarage

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video. Including the torque values was very helpful. Had a heck of a time with the coils. Wished I could have seen you remove and install them. I had to break tension on top nut of the strut assembly while the coils were not compressed. Otherwise, the shock shaft just spun. Also, the rear KYB shocks have bigger fixed mounting points that barely fit into the mounting well. I would have liked to see how you installed them.

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Does the car have quite some miles on it? Sorry for not showing that part.

@jordanp5517

3 жыл бұрын

@@FocusedGarage 2011 with less than 80k miles. I watched another video where the fixed mounting point slid in easily. I was tempted to install them unside-down. I did install them correctly. Your video is comprehensive. There's a lot to cover. All in all great video.

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice Job! thk u 4 sharing

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

thank you sir , well done here .

@FocusedGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

great video!

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

At the 6:40 mark, what did you use as the jacking point?

What size breaker bar?

My cousin just put a new mount on the front strut and when I turn the wheel it makes noice do u think he tightened the top bolts way to tight

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Did you replace the tophat or did he reuse? The strut bearings could be bad on the top hat.

Thank you

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I have a question I put new struts or shocks on my 2012 Hyundai Elantra and now it's making clunking noise on both sides give me a holler back

@FocusedGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Check the bolts and nuts. Make sure they are properly torqued.

@stevehopper6951

4 жыл бұрын

@@FocusedGarage thxs

Do you know if this is similar to a 15 Sonata?

@FocusedGarage

4 жыл бұрын

Not exactly same but it would be similar.

Do you put grease on any of the bolts on the rear?

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Not that I recall.

How's to remove mounting shock? My car running fast or slow very2 jumping..

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

You need a spring compressor to remove the spring if that is what you're asking.

I have a 2016 Elantra. Would you mind letting me know how many miles this Elantra had on it when you replaced the struts? Would be nice to know when I could expect them to go out. Also thanks for the extremely useful video.

@FocusedGarage

5 жыл бұрын

About 60k - 70k miles.

@brandynthomas4099

4 жыл бұрын

They typically need replaced around 60,000-75,000 miles for comfort but I’ve had original suspension components and I’m at 190,000 on my 2013. Definitely replace shit at intervals

@brandynthomas4099

4 жыл бұрын

eaglei22 197,000 miles. DO NOT BUY DURALAST. Buy Hyundai OEM, Moog or AC delco. Shocks/struts go with KYB. I replaced my balljoints/control arms at 170,000 miles due to screwing them up but cheaped out on parts.

@brandynthomas4099

4 жыл бұрын

eaglei22 and as crazy as this sounds, I’d recommend heading to the dealership. They’re good at nitpicking and their nitpicking helped me identify an issue with a wheel bearing that’s so fucked it doesn’t make noise. It’s loose as hell though. Find a good Hyundai dealership to build repore with and use them for critical parts/labor. It’s expensive but if you need this car to last, it’s a good choice. Also find a mechanic who knows those cars well. Hyundai Elantras are actually quite particular when it comes to suspension parts, oil/filters, tires etc. Yokohama tires have worked well with my limited since I have issues with other brands. (17 in wheel)

@brandynthomas4099

4 жыл бұрын

eaglei22 and another interesting thing is to LET THE CAR FULLY WARM BEFORE DRIVING. This engine can handle all sorts of shit but hates being driven when cold or less than full temp. The engine will not last if you start the car and drive before normal engine temp. I actually have had an issue with start up ticking (quite loud, I have a video) that I made go away by letting the car warm up at ALL times, using M1 Full Synthetic oil with Lucas Regular stabilizer. The car actually prefers Hyundai OEM filters too after figuring out that using M1 Filters contributes to this Start up ticking issue for me. Change the oil between 5000-7500 miles (using synthetic)

wiper cowl absolutely have to come off?

@FocusedGarage

4 жыл бұрын

You may be able to life it out of the way to get access to the top of the strut mount. Easier to just remove it.

Bought monroe 5671 rear shock for my 2016 elantra. Top is too thick..Will not fit. I need to buy the OEM part

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Rock Auto may have OEM options.

Do think it be OK to buy something like this from a junkyard? I’m selling the car so I want to do it as cheap as possible. The struts are making so much noise I think I’d have a pretty hard time selling the car.

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Junkyard struts may have the same problem. Replacements shouldn't be too expensive on a car like this.

How do you know if the springs are bad?

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Visually cracked, creaking, decreased ride quality, odd suspension noises.

88lb on the knuckle? But i see 115 on some manuals

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Go with whichever you feel is a more trustworthy source.

You don’t need to replace the back springs when you change the shocks ?

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

If you are just changing the shocks then no

@miketavares8348

3 жыл бұрын

Alright how do you know if your springs are bad ?

@miketavares8348

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same car and it bounce a lot in the rear I was thinking to change the shocks but don’t know if I have to change de springs

@sylviaisgod6947

Жыл бұрын

​@@miketavares8348 "de" springs?

Why didn't show the spring compression?

@FocusedGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, was filming this alone at the time.

21 mm socket for the wheel lug nuts

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

2017 ? Is this still applicable?

@FocusedGarage

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure if these have changed on the later gens.

Talking too much 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

@FocusedGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Lucily youtube has fast forward button.

U talked a lot 😒

@FocusedGarage

5 жыл бұрын

Some people need the instruction.

@wingsofauthority

4 жыл бұрын

Why do you feel a need to leave a negative remark?

@johnfranklin5277

3 жыл бұрын

How do you learn, if someone doesn't EXPLAIN all the things you have to do, to do the repair??? Your very Rude also.

Rockauto sounds like one of those scam sites.

@FocusedGarage

4 жыл бұрын

RockAuto has been a major direct retailer of auto parts for many years.