Sway bar links gave up after about 23tkm. Loud "klonk klonk" noise. Right side was worse. I didn't use originals, when i changed those two years ago. Now i changed original parts, hopefully will last longer.

@jgoncalodm

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have astra 288tkm with all original suspension. My model (business) suspension is higher than others (Cosmo) . Replacing suspension I would like to make it more soft. Did your suspension height change with new springs? Is it now more soft or same? Thanks.

@kaukolaDIY

5 ай бұрын

@jgoncalodm i didn't notice any height difference between originals and Bilstein B4 shocks and KYB springs. But i think Bilsteins are harder than originals were, it's not a big difference, but especially in cold weather, in the beginning of driving, i will notice a small difference. But I really like, how it is now.

@jgoncalodm

5 ай бұрын

​@@kaukolaDIYthank you for the feedback. I will try the kyb springs and OEM new shocks.

Thanks for taking the time to do such a clear video. I have a 2013 Orlando and believe it is very similar to this Opel model.

@kaukolaDIY

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure, that many basic car models of that time, use similar brake and suspension components.

I have an astra j 160 hp cdti. Same problem of noise since 150000km. I have 200000 km today and i m on holidays near Barcelone. Nice car to drive. I ve only lose a rear steel fixing system on the rear brakes i chance before my travel ( it s my fault, i didn t shut it enough). A nice guy put me a récupération screw , and i could start my holidays in spain. I will change my shocks absorbers this winter with quinton hazell parts for the price ( made in india i think). Thanks🇫🇷😼😉

A really good vid, i have a classic knock/rattle from the front so this has helped me understand what i may have to do, thank you, Cheshire UK

@kaukolaDIY

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I've heard that this top strut mount is quite common problem with these to make noise... luckily it's quite cheap fix.

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Excellent...thank you so much.

Good job, you dit well, and Nice astra j 👍

@kaukolaDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you.

Good Job! I like your spring compressor. It looks safer than mine, I have the ones that hook over. Keep it up!

@kaukolaDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My biggest concern was, how that spring compressor will work, but it worked fine.

@freddykrueger3589

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaukolaDIY Yes, it worked very well..... I've ordered 2 sets of these ( so I can use 3). They are cheap but excellent reviews.... I haven't tried them yet. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222382025735

@marcopollo1392

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaukolaDIY Hi. Where did u get this angle spanner ??

@kaukolaDIY

2 жыл бұрын

I bought almost all my tools from our local shops, called OBI or Bauhaus. Tool set that i have, is Proxxon Industrial brand. Some special tools and sockets, i ordered from Amazon.de. unfortunately, i don't have any links to give you.

@marcopollo1392

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaukolaDIY Thank u very much i will look at obi. Cheers.

Thanks man! :)

Very good video ...

@kaukolaDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙂

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Thanks for video. Which shock absorbers are better & comfortable ? GM stock absorbers or Bilstein B4 OE Replacement shock absorbers ?

@kaukolaDIY

2 жыл бұрын

That's a hard one to answer, i really couldn't feel much difference. But i think, that Bilstein felt a bit harder, maybe because they were new (?). When i drove first time, i had this feeling "these are better than old ones", but there's really not much difference.

Hello, i changed shocks, top mount and springs and now my springs are skipping...what could be the problem?

what is that orange spray? i could not catch that. thank you! Excellent video!

@kaukolaDIY

Жыл бұрын

Nicro 135, It's called "Long-term anti-corrosion agent". Some fluid against rust. Not necessary.

hi, nice video!!!! can you tell me the firm of Bussole aperte da 18 mm e 24 mm . thanks for your help sincerely marco

@kaukolaDIY

2 жыл бұрын

This pen sockets (18 to 24mm set) i ordered from Amazon, product is "Sodial 6496". I couldn't find those anymore from Amazon website, but if you Google, it will give some results. If someone knows, where to get similar product, please tell us, those were actually very hard to find.

for the 2 bolts holding the suspension on the arm, what if you put them the other way around so you can remove them without removing the caliper next time?

@kaukolaDIY

11 ай бұрын

Well.. that's a good question. The bolt is not only threads all the way. Other end is kind of thicker and without threads, so it will fit tight to the hole. Is the hole on the other side same size than the other one? I don't know.

very good video been doing my brakes but still making a noise with bosch brake pads

@kaukolaDIY

2 жыл бұрын

I actually also had some noise coming after the brake job, but i can't hear it anymore. I've been now driving about 2000km after the brake job. Maybe also your noise will go away after some time.

@craigtrigg4288

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaukolaDIY thank s mate

@craigtrigg4288

2 жыл бұрын

@@kaukolaDIY just took it apart again found out my guid pin has seized and cant get it out have buy new ones

@kaukolaDIY

2 жыл бұрын

@@craigtrigg4288 ok, that's good that you found what was wrong.

Can you send link to black socket key you use to disamble spring from suspensor ?

@kaukolaDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Do you mean spring compressor like this? www.tectake.ch/de/federspanner-set-fur-mcpherson-federbeine-400869

@sebastian-yellowbunny2746

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaukolaDIY no I thought about socket key to unscrew nut between spring and plate to hold suspensor in socket. Is difficulty to explain this without experience in writing in English end without knowing technical dictionary :) btw. Thanks for response.

@kaukolaDIY

3 жыл бұрын

This maybe? www.amazon.de/dp/B08Z3KPQNP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Dlmh3ElBclZLR

Hello, It looks like a new car, why are you changing the shocks?

@kaukolaDIY

Жыл бұрын

Shocks were original, not broken, I just wanted to be sure. I had vehicle inspection coming...

@kaukolaDIY

Жыл бұрын

Actually the reason, why i wanted to check my front suspension, was some strange "klonk" sound, which was coming from the front.

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Oops. You didn't change the anti roll bar bushes.

@mbz4652

9 ай бұрын

Do you have to change them every time you change the shock absorbers?

@kaukolaDIY

9 ай бұрын

@mbz4652 it's not a must, to change them at the same time.. actually I might have a problem with at least passenger side anti-roll-bar bush. I have to change them soon. I've heard that those bolts are pretty hard to reach.