!!ATTENTION!! I apologize for an incorrect torque spec in the video! The top 3 little nuts holding the strut to the strut tower should only be torqued to 16 lb-ft! For future reference, torque specs are largely based on the size of the nut on bolt being torqued. A nut/bolt combo like this would usually not ever be more than 20 ft-lbs!

@anonymoususerxoxo

3 ай бұрын

OH NOW YOU TELL US!!! You might wanna edit this video and fast!!! Do a voice over or something! My friggin' nut snapped off!

Thanks dude! I'm swapping out my struts on my ATS this weekend and this video was a great refresher!

Your videos are incredibly useful. Logically laid out, clear audio and description, and fun to watch. I've referenced your content more than a few times for my CTS. Thank you!

Awesome as usual!

I just did this job today. Getting the strut out was cake. However, compressing my spring enough (3.6 AWD) was a pain. I could not compress it enough to relieve the tension. I ended up getting a second set of compressors. This allowed me to compress the coils and then grab onto the top plate to get a bit more compression at the top. A bench compressor would have been so much easier.

Loving the work you're doing. I couldn't find anything this detailed for me to work on my 2020 ct5-v. Your rear spring video worked just as well for it as well. Thanks for your effort!

Another great video!

Awesome video brother!

I guess there is no excuse now to not do the struts on my wife's car. 56k and they are definitely worn out. One was replaced under warranty at 36k, but MI roads have not done it any favors. It also needs front brakes- i did the rears were done last fall. Super easy brake job. The electric parking brakes makes it very easy. Thanks for the great videos!

Really appreciate the detailed video and clear video footage. Also, small thing but it's nice you actually mention the vehicle make and model. Many car DIY videos do not and give no glimpse of what car is being worked on and it's nice to know context.

111 ft lbs for the big bolts and 16 for the small ones thank you!

Finally swapped my struts out. A world of a difference. Feels so good to be back. Next will be the interior trim swap. Most welted even being garage kept.

I used this today to do my strut mount, I wasn't sure if I could impact off the upper nut, or what the torque specs were reinstalling the strut to spindle. You answered all that.

Good stuff

Bro how low did you go on the front and rear springs?

Great video. I’m having trouble getting the sway bar end link nut off. I’m holding the 18mm and tightening the Allen but it’s not budging at all. Tried some pb blaster too

@JetFuelOnly

2 жыл бұрын

A little heat? And impact gun on the 18 mm side?

@lissettefernandez9655

2 жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly thanks for the response took me a while but finally got it off. :) thanks!

@JetFuelOnly

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of things are straight forward until one bolt decides to screw with you

@lissettefernandez9655

2 жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly right? Did the other side the next morning in under 30 min. Thanks to your vid lol.

Great Video your channel is way cool. I have a 16 2.0 Premium with the Mag struts and need to replace will these V strut part #s fit the 2.0?

@JetFuelOnly

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the only part you have to make sure you don't get is magride for AWD.

I just noticed the subscribe button on the floor 😀

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

I like to sneak them in. Like a little Easter Egg!

Maybe there is another video on this but did you see much benefit to the lowering springs, besides cosmetic. Any real improvement in handling?

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

JOHNWAYNE1920 mostly cosmetic I’m sure! But a lower center of gravity always helps a little right?

Thanks for the video! Just hoping to clarify something regarding the upper strut mount nut, after you re-installed the upper strut mount on the strut you showed the strut bellow was loose because you said the nut had been started but had not been torqued down yet. Do you torque it down after everything is re-installed on the vehicle/right before you re-install the dust caps? Or do you torque it down beforehand? Is there a torque spec?

@JetFuelOnly

2 жыл бұрын

You can tighten it at that time. I didn't show it. However, if not using power tools and you feel like you don't have enough leverage, you can wait till you have the strut installed. However! You may not have the right tools to reach down into the strut tower and connect with the nut and the inner T40 torx. You are probably going to have an easier time tightening it best you can off the car. Thanks for watching!

@SeanPennII

Жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly so there is or isn't a torque spec required? I am gonna do all 4 shocks and struts on the the 'ol Vsport soon. I finally have all the parts.

@JetFuelOnly

Жыл бұрын

Torque it before hand if able. To 35-45 ft-lbs. If you can’t quite get it there you may be able to finish the torque after it’s mounted back on the car. All torque specs are listed in the description.

@SeanPennII

Жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly Thanks Danial

How do we know if we need new struts or just upper strut mounts?

@JetFuelOnly

6 ай бұрын

Generally a hard clunk over bumps or squeaks when turning the wheels related to upper strut mounts. Bounciness or leaking strut fluid tends to be struts

i have xts 2013 front strut with air suspension after changing them its not working

@JetFuelOnly

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, I'm not too familiar with the XTS air suspension. Are all lines connected and no leaks? Is the pump working properly? Maybe there's a bad valve or something to that strut?

I have a 2014 vsport, all the links for the lowering springs all say 2016+ ..will they still fit?

@JetFuelOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

Alright im gonna check amazon see if they gota headlight for my led blade out. I will rewind this video and find out how to name drop for ya.

I wanted to lower my CTS 2.0T with AWD. Do you have any recommendations for the suspension?

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

You know...I don't. I have a feeling V lowering springs might not work so well with such a small engine up front. You could always trim a little off the front springs if it doesn't lower enough. Some people have great success with that, but I take no responsibility in the idea. Lol

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, these may be an option for you. If you have magride it will have to be disabled and a spoof plugged in so you don't get errors but a couple people run these on their CTS and you can choose the drop! www.renickperformance.com/products/cts-cks-coilover-system?_pos=17&_sid=0195e02ef&_ss=r

Seems best to do with brake job as taking off same parts?

@JetFuelOnly

3 жыл бұрын

Only thing in common is the tire and maybe moving the speed sensor out of the way.

@loopba

3 жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly thanks, wasn’t sure if caliper/rotor had to come off (seems much more room to operate) ✌️ Gonna do brakes, lower control arms and struts

Did u have to reset computer for the mag ride so u dont get any truble codes?

@JetFuelOnly

2 жыл бұрын

No the mag ride isn’t picky on these cars.

@HectorGarcia-ww5do

2 жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly thanks im guna do this job sat on my 2014 XTS Vsport

So, I've got a 2017 CTS LGX... Since the 2016+ Camaro and the 2016+ CTS are so similar, are the struts for each bolt-on compatible? They have different part numbers, but they look incredibly similar. I'm wondering if they have the same strut body, just with different damping rates and such. The Camaro has a quick-strut option from FCS, but the CTS does not. Could I just get the quick strut (or perhaps an aftermarket "performance" strut) for a Camaro, and bolt it onto my CTS?

@JetFuelOnly

Жыл бұрын

I can’t answer that with certainty but yes I believe it’s just in the damping rates. Some CTS owners have seen quick struts from here. www.ebay.com/itm/4PCS-W-S-Strut-Shock-Absorbers-for-2014-2019-Cadillac-CTS-2-0L-3-6L-580-1071-/284433422983?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&fbclid=IwAR0wvIBJMRY9b-3SPjfxOl-qCuLWDxpkEn1LWSEchZX2e_Q22xYwYHjKFKg&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

@JetFuelOnly

Жыл бұрын

They have not had issues and warranty is good

I swapped the front strut and start hearing loud clunking on the driver side, I took em apart and inspect everything there was nothing wrong my guess it’s the sway bar links

@JetFuelOnly

2 жыл бұрын

Likely!

Since you've had the Vsport for a couple years, how do you feel about it? Miles? And any problems and regrets you have/had? I'm looking at possibly getting one. I do know about the rear diff recall.

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

Summit900 I’ve driven mine 50k miles over the last 4 years. My car has been good. My sunroof creak is about the most annoying thing. Every car loses a CUE at some point probably. Join our Facebook groups and do a search, the question comes up a lot. Some people have nightmare ownership but I think most have it good

@moniack

4 жыл бұрын

My '14 CTS AWD had a lot of warranty work (nothing that left me stranded), but has been good the past 18 months out of warranty except for a coolant leak from the thermostat area. Unfortunately on the V6s that is not so conveniently located in the V of the engine's rear. Not fun (and I got to do it twice). I love the Vsport, but it was not in the budget when I bought my car.

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

Are you talking about the steel coolant pipe that goes into the back of the motor? If so I want to know more. Was it just the o-ring? What did you have to do to get back there?

@TheEdub.

4 жыл бұрын

@@moniack I am truly sorry for your issues with your CTS, however I'm curious if your problems actually translate to the completely different CTS V-sport. My understanding is that the V-sport is a fairly solid platform.

@moniack

4 жыл бұрын

@@JetFuelOnly I think it was the thermostat gasket to the block that was leaking. There are 3 O rings and two gaskets that could leak between the thermostat halves, coolant pipe and heater hoses. You have to remove the cowl/ plenum, wiper system, but not the intake manifold (that would make it easier though). It's an awkward job since you have to lay on the engine and can't see what you're really doing.

Hey bro, so how low did you go in the front and how low did you go on the rear? I have 18 inch rims and I’m thinking 2 inches on the rear inch and a half in the front. What do you recommend?

@JetFuelOnly

Ай бұрын

You don’t really have a choice unless you go with coilovers which has its downsides. So if going with Swift Springs you get what you get. They look good with 18 wheels

@co4988

Ай бұрын

Is that a good spring brand swift? Or do you recommend any other brand? I asked a shop and they told me to go an inch and a half in the front so I don’t rub and 2 inches on the rear. It sounds right to me.

@JetFuelOnly

Ай бұрын

@@co4988 swift is the only thing I can recommend for a CTS-VSport. If you have another model the choices are different. Springs should be designed for your particular model other wise you get unexpected results. Swift makes good springs. Weapon-X sells something but I wouldn’t buy from them at this time as service has been unreliable.

@co4988

Ай бұрын

Hey bro, have you looked into maybe upgrading the intercooler on your car? I was doing some research and it seems to be possible. Do you know of a website or a chat place where they talk about this type of car I just like your info and your videos been following you for a minute, and you always have really good information

@JetFuelOnly

Ай бұрын

@co4988 the only upgrade on the intercooler is larger front radiator for the intercooler loop from some companies. They give increased capacity. Probably the best bet for short term cooling on drag runs is an interchiller. VSPORT chat happens in the 4 VSport groups on Facebook. I run the “Cadillacs CTS VSPORT Enthusiasts” Facebook group.

Ok, so what it does it mean if it's super stiff, the opposite of bouncy. Like a hay wagon with no suspension..

@JetFuelOnly

8 ай бұрын

That’s odd. Hadn’t heard that happen before. But are you sure you don’t bave a broken spring? Does the car sit right?

@lucasjohnson1467

8 ай бұрын

@JetFuelOnly looks like it sits right and no broken spring. Dealership says three of the four struts are locked up. The car hardly moves if you bounce on it.

@JetFuelOnly

8 ай бұрын

@lucasjohnson1467 wow. Very interesting.

Just did my struts in my ATS-V following this video. Good video and really like the channel. However when you installed the strut mount bolts you say “they should be torqued to 35-45 ft lbs.” that is the torque spec for the center larger bolt. The smaller ones are 16 ft lbs. I later saw you had this deep in the video description but since I was just watching this I followed that (should have realized that’s way to much for those little bolts) and snapped a stud. My fault but just feedback for the video. Also you never specifically show when you torque the center shat bolt.

@JetFuelOnly

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes I did misspeak on that point. Unfortunately videos can’t be changed unless taken down and resubmitted. I’ll make a pinned comment and hopefully that will help.

Hey bro what size rims do you have on your car? And size tires? Are they rubber bands?

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

19" You can do 20's too but if you do 20s you will want a slightly larger diameter tire for more cusion. Tires are 255/35 front and 265/35 rear

@co4988

4 жыл бұрын

Okay so you think just to play it safe 19 will be the best way to go

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

C O most people get 20s. I’m check out the Facebook group and do a search. You will see lots of 20s and very few 19s.

@co4988

4 жыл бұрын

Hey bro just put different wheels on my cts got rid of my stock ones forgot about the sensors in my stock ones now my car shows no air pressure and the light is on will that be a problem or do you know of a way to get rid of that light or will it only go away if I get tire sensors

@JetFuelOnly

4 жыл бұрын

C O yeah only way is to put sensors in. No problem for now just get a message every day

404parts barely had any slection of parts???

@JetFuelOnly

3 жыл бұрын

404parts does not currently have a GM catalog for website users, but they can give you a quote and order anything at near wholesale prices. Just send an email with parts you need and vin number.

Can anyone help me I’m currently studying motor vehicle engineering at college and I’m struggling to work from home as I’ve got to learn new things and answers questions and I’m finding it really hard using google if you could help it would make my day thanks

@JetFuelOnly

3 жыл бұрын

What do you need help with?