I haven't done this yet but I can tell you one thing: It's a hell of a lot better video than the ones American Truck (and others) put out. Yours is well detailed and easy to understand while the others are just going through the motions leaving out important details. In other words they are just trying to sell their stuff. Excellent video and will attempt with friend next week. New truck so should come apart ok. Fingers crossed.

@irenerauch9591

5 жыл бұрын

What did they leave out? Doing mine tomorrow and it looks like there video tells you how to do it.

@packman21421

5 жыл бұрын

Their video does things backwards, harder and unprofessional, as you'll see just from one part of them bashing out the bottom coil studs up they dent the whole bottom

This is one of the best videos I have seen on strut spacer installation. No CV joint removal or brake caliper messing around. Why are the others videos removing them when it is not necessary? Well done!

I’ve been working on vehicles for about 30 years, and I just bought a brand new f150 that I’m getting ready to level, and I don’t want to mess it up. I’ve watched at least 20 different vids on this process, and this is the most thorough one that I’ve watched. You made the process look extremely straightforward. Thank you!

@Dusther210

9 ай бұрын

Amen

I've put on this leveling kit before but instead of rotating the top hat I just swapped the driver side and passenger side strut. That was so much easier.

@kevinbenitez434

4 жыл бұрын

dude you just saved me like 2 hours of labor

@yruhatin100

4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe that he didn't think of that before

@224chingon

4 жыл бұрын

But how does that work? I am confussed. Can u explain pls

@hienkhoe4716

4 жыл бұрын

I should have read your comment before my install. I ended up rotating the bottom studs the opposite way with a 1" pipe tube. Not as easy as your method, but much easier than rotating the top hat.

@juddly450

4 жыл бұрын

@@kevinbenitez434 did you just go through the process of removing each strut, add the spacer, then swap sides? Thanks

Thanks for putting this up. I appreciate your focus on the details and call outs on the bolt/nut sizes. Nice work all the way around.

Thank you for the video! I did my truck using your instructions this past weekend with relatively no help. I used hand tools, a couple of floor jacks and floor stands. You literally saved me 200 dollars! Thank you again!!!

dude, your video blows all the manufacturer installs out of the water that i have seen. i done a lift on my old silverado i had and spent a good few hours longer than i should have fumbling through everything. i figured on my f150 it would be the same thing. awesome vid man. greatly appreciated and good job

Thank you for the great video. Just did the install with your instructions. As others have said no need to rotate the strut caps, just turn the strut 180 and angle the two bottom strut bolts in the opposite direction.

Thank you, thank you. This is the best video I have seen. You also provide torque specs while no other videos really mentioned them. I’m not a mechanic, but this encourages me enough to do replace the front struts myself.

This guy is so good at explaining how to install the spacers. I wouldn’t be able to do it without this video. Thanks!

Nothing like a small block for a work bench! Love it

Another thing I found that helps when doing these leveling kits is if you remove the studs from the bottom of the strut before you remove it. Makes it easier to get the strut out as well.

Thank you so much for making this! I dove into it today, and it took me probably 5 hoursby myself with a few screwups that i had to backtrack :D I have air tools and plenty of sockets and wrenches. Used a floor jack and two jack stands. I could probably doit in less than2 hours after doing it once. Btw, I did not rotate the strut cap, I swapped the struts like was mentioned in the comments. Love the new look of my truck!

Best level install video ive seen! just took delivery of my 19 and had the leveling kit ordered before i got home lol

You sir are the man. Did this exact kit on my brothers 2016 lariat. And we started the process with issues and motofab instructions said noting about this strut system. Their instructions are for the old struts with the single bolt on the bottom instead of the studs. Your video helped alot. The only thing i wish Moto Fab would of noted were the close tolerances that the upper control arm gains after spacer is installed. Spent some time wondering if it was istalled correctly. Once the vehicle was back on the ground that all was corrected. Thanks again

This is one of the best illustrations I have seen. How anyone could give negative feedback? They must be jealous...Its not easy to take a strut off...I recommend talking to your front end shop where you are getting an alignment, and most will give you a break for get an alignment. Its worth a couple hundred to have done.... Great work

Great job all around. Editing, instruction etc. I would not have attempted it with your video. I appreciate that you used the tools and equipment most of us have.

Dude this was an absolute clinic! Thanks so much for sharing all of the details, I haven't seen a single video that does that.

Just got my 2 inch level done on my 2016 with the help of this video. Thanks!

This is a good quality instructional video. It's nice and clear in all aspects. Good job!

Great video very thorough, watched a couple of installation videos and yours is by far the best one

Really good video man, very detailed. I can tell that this is too far outta my wheelhouse with my available tools to do at home, but if I could I would totally be able to walk through it with this guide. Good job

"They're very stubborn. So be ready for a fight." You aren't kidding. What a nightmare. I actually couldn't even get mine out. I ran out of time so I had to put it back together and try again another day.

Good vid ..changed my struts today,took an hour per side .. KYB are now working for me

He does a VERY GOOD JOB of explaining everything and every step. Thank you!

If you pop that 13mm or 10mm or smaller cv axle but you have tons more room to pop that strut in and out too, great video. Clear and thorough

Thanks man for the awesome video, I did mine following your video and it took me 3 hours for everything. I added a 2" leveling kit and my truck now looks great:)

@miguelbarrientos2691

2 жыл бұрын

Friend good morning, the kit you bought to level your truck if you had the two inches, I just bought mine and only measures 1 5/16

Great video.. Instead of rotating the strut top hat 180 degrees, i was able to rotate bottom shock ears to match angle of lower control arm..

Great video. Been a while since I’ve done one of these, and was looking for torque specs. I appreciate you mentioning those. I totally understand why you choose to loosen the lower control arms. You don’t risk damage to the axle shaft, and you’re at a shop and going straight to the alignment rack. It’s the best way to do it. But for me at home, I’m removing to axle shaft from the spindle and leaving the lower control arms alone. You should definitely get your alignment checked after installing, but I’ve done 3, and 2 of them were still within spec, and the 3rd barely out. If you loosen those lower control arms, your about guaranteed to be well out of spec.

So I installed mine on my truck today. First, I wouldn't have attempted it without your video so thank you very much. Second, it would have been worth it for me to have paid 250$ for it to be installed. It wasnt that hard but it was time consuming, and those bolts on the bottom of the struts were 100% the worst to take out. I had 3 of them pop out after a few good hits but one would not budge for the longest time. That was extremely frustrating. But in the end everything went well and I'm typing this from the auto shop that is currently doing my alignment.

Thanks for the great video, I could not have done it without your help. Saved me a bunch of money and also its nice to have some sweat equity in my truck. Level looks great wheels and tires are next.

Awesome video. Very detailed and to the point. I'll be watching it again when I do my install this morning. Thanks.

Best video out there - AutoFab should sponsor you... but hey rather than turning top of strut, i used another jack to pickup the bottom control arm so the attack angle was aligned so it slid in. I assume you turn it 180 degrees to avoid just installing other way around which I did and it worked no issues as long as you jack lower control arm so the bottom strut bolts line up better.. Thanks again for the video, was the best out there! Installed same kit on 2017 f150 v8

I'm so glad I found this video cause all those videos I see the strut has one through bolt on the bottom, I have like yours witg the two bolts going down. I had no idea that those bolts popped out

Great video. I have a 2021 and was really thinking of having it done because the other videos on the internet were terrible. But your explanation is wonderful, gonna give it a try

Well done, bro... definitely the best vid out there for leveling F150's. And yep, hammering out the lower strut bolts was certainly a fight! I used a little PB Blaster to take care of the slight bit of rust and junk on either side of the bolts ahead of hammering them out, maybe it helped, maybe it didn't.

I used you video to change out my struts for Ranch Quicklift Loaded struts. Very helpful to understand the steps, even though not using a spacer. Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to make the video. The instructions with the ranch kit sucked!

Fantastic vid, one of the best instructional vids I've ever seen on KZread. Thank you very much.

Just did mine today went smoothly thanks man 👍🏽

thank you. Here I go...out to the garage to tackle this job... Will let yall know how it goes. At least now I know what sockets to get out, that should save me an hour not running back and forth to the tool chest :)

One of the best instructional videos I've seen and I've seen a LOT! Also showed me I'll be paying to have mine done. Haha. Back in the day...yeah...now...nope.

Very helpful gunna make it so much easier to do my leveling kit

Best Instructional video so far i have seen on youtube. I didn;t have to rotate the strut top hat becuase the supreme suspension spacers i have were engineered to pop on the strut and the studs mated up perfect to the mount. Loosening up the lower control arm is critical other wise your in for one hell of fight to get the newly longer sturt in. Cheers!

@jeremiah78834

7 жыл бұрын

jhaack79 about to install supreme suspension on mine. nice to know I don't have to mess with struts

@claydavis6780

6 жыл бұрын

I got those too but I can’t get the dang strut assembly back on. Did you loosen the lower control arm? I didn’t and don’t want to but just trying to find out if it’s absolutely necessary

@jerryingraham8023

6 жыл бұрын

How did your installation go? I'd like to avoid the spring compression and rotating the cap.

@moralezfamily3047

5 жыл бұрын

Is that a picture of rig 511 for Marathon oil

@skylerpearce

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll tell you what, been working on it today, and getting the struts back in is the biggest pain in the rear. But the way supreme suspension lines up without having to rotate strut head is nice.

Great vid! Pretty confident I can do this on my own now.

I never rotated the top mount of the strut. The lower mount bushing will rotate with a little leverage. Also i loaded the suspension before i torqued the lower control arm.

That was thorough vid man. Nice upload.

Thanks for letting me know I do not have the tools nor the knowledge to do this on my own!

Good job on the video, you covered every step

Great how to... really helped to see it. Thanks !

Great Video with Safety Tips, Thanks I did mine today

Thanks for the video it was the most helpful video I could find.

Great video I wouldn’t of been able to do it on my own thanks again great video!!!

I literally just finish doing my following your instructions and it was a breeze, thanks man!!

@juddly450

4 жыл бұрын

did you rotate the top to fit or the bottom of the strut? I've read comments of people suggesting both. Or, even swap out the driver and passenger side struts to avoid rotating all together

@alcam1214

3 жыл бұрын

@@juddly450 Did you get yours done? Did you just swap sides and did it work out ok?

@rendiewmit86

2 жыл бұрын

@@juddly450 I try to understand how switching sides would work. But in my mind it seems like the angles are the same on both sides. So switching wouldn't actually work. Have you tried it?

Outstanding video. Very well done!

Great video. Was able to follow it step by step and finished in 3 hours without an impact gun.

@warrenmitchellg1

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Jagusiak did you loosen the lower control arm? For the life of me I could not get the strut back in. I ended up quitting and putting it back to normal, I’m so disappointed in myself...

@samred007

Жыл бұрын

how

Nice video. Super helpful. Really good to point out the need to torque everything and to use blue Loctite. By the way, the strut can just be turned 180 degrees. No need to rotate it relative to the upper mount. Just change the angle of the lower strut bolts. You can put the assembly in the lower control arm temporarily and pull the top of the strut toward you; the lower strut mount will rotate inside of the rubber bushing. Seemed to work well for me.

@BigTomBeast

5 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment with the same advice. The lower strut bolt flange will rotate easily in it's bushing and all you have to do it turn the whole assembly 180 degrees when reinstalling.

Thank you for your help the video was great you saved me a lot of time money and stress

I wish I had seen your video yesterday. I spent my entire day trying to do this to install a 2" lift kit. The manufacture's directions SUCKED big time. Lots of great advice and information. Thanks!

Thank you . Excellent video. You saved me hours.

Great video ! I’ll b doing mine tomorrow with your video right beside me Thanks

Great job I love real people videos cause show every thing

Great video! I put a 2.5" Kit on my 2018 F150. To get enough room to get the strut back in I took the half shaft out of the spindle. Other than that, this video was spot on!.

@TeamAbyss5

5 жыл бұрын

PeteC357 How are you’re Upper ball joint and CV angles? I ordered a 2.5” Rough Country leveling kit for my 2006 F150. I’m a little concerned about having the local Ford dealership install it. I have read forums and comments that say the 2.5” causes rapid wear and tear on upper control arms/ball joints. What has your experience been like so far?

@petec357

5 жыл бұрын

So far so good. I used a Supreme Suspension kit. I have seen kits with new upper arms that have the angle compensation. Also, I had to spin the top hat. Don't forget to re-aim your headlights.

@TeamAbyss5

5 жыл бұрын

PeteC357 Thank you.

One of the best "how to" auto mechanic videos I've seen. Good camera work, too. But at 10:57 am I missing something? It looked like you began to install the bottom strut mount but then worked on the top again before actually doing the bottom.

Great video, thanks for posting

Amazing vid bro, this is the one I'm using to install my Bilstein 5100 leveling set up. Have never done it on these trucks before but seems straight forward like all others when it comes to removing the shock assembly.... Remove tire, remove all lines that may interfere, remove bolts, and hammer out. I'll probably end up taking the entire assembly in to a shop to have them transfer over the spring and top hats to the 5100. I can save 200$ + if I do the rest myself. Thanks again brother!

Free tip friday, spray the sway bar link threads with PB blaster and loosen it and no need to loosen the lower control arm bolts. Itll be stubborn but it'll come off

Very nice tutorial!

Fantastic explanation!

Thank You! The instructions that came with my kit were crap - this vid rocks!!

Really good job of describing the process. Now please come help me fix my 06 f150 !!

Great video! Thanks a lot!

Nice vid man, thanks... i got the motofab kit too, instructions that came with are pretty detailed, includes all torque values too, but no where says anything about rotating strut

@scottbiccum6977

5 жыл бұрын

I've installed two fo these MotoFab kits (one on a 2018 F-150 and the other on a 2019 F-150 and did NOT rotate strut... Not sure why he's doing it? Not in instructions?

super helpful man

Great video

Not all heroes wear capes!!

great video well done

Nice video, 2 thumbs up👍👍. All I did for a level was toss 800 lbs in the bed.

really good job explaining the job step by step. well done .

Awesome tutorial! THANKS! I do have one question though... Is there a reason why I can't just rotate the strut 180 and put it back on instead of compressing the spring and rotating the head?

AWESOME vid, but as others have mentioned no need to compress the springs and rotate the top 180.......................the lower bushing will go in just fine as is. But I guess to each their own. :)

Nice vid good work

I love the outdoor lift... Wont work here in Chicago.....

Great video. I want a 2'' kit for my F150 but not sure if I want someone disassembling my front end

what size of leveling kit? looks pretty big like a 3-inch. I recently just put on a 1.5 inch Moto Fab leveling kit on my 2015 F150 this video helped a lot thank you.

I am having a hard time putting the strut back in place (3inch kit), so hard, I did not install it... Beside loosing the lower tab bolts, would you have another trick? Thanks great vid!!!

Thanks for the video. I plan on doing this asap. Why do you have to rotate the strut plate 180 deg? Thanks

Did u have to loosen the center shock nut on shock shaft to get it to spin. I tried turning my 2017s top cap with spring comp.but it wouldn't budge

I was asked if I want to put longer up ball joint because of the pitch of the sway arm an the extra Stress on it do to the pitch

Just a few critiques from a professional. The bottom bold and nuts on the lower control arm are memory bushings. Which means when tightened with no load will be sprung in the down no load level. This will put extra stress on bushings weight is put on the truck

@briggs9663

4 жыл бұрын

Martin Lavoie. What do you recommend?

@martinlavoie4002

4 жыл бұрын

Briggs I recommend tightening the bolts with load on the control arms if possible with full weight of the vehicle then tighten this makes the bushings not have to twist

@rendiewmit86

2 жыл бұрын

@@martinlavoie4002 are you referring to the big long bolts that hold the lower control arm to the frame? Tighten them up while truck is on the ground? Getting ready to do this and want to do it right. Also, wouldn't it be even easier to completely totally unbolt the lower control arm from frame to give even more room to remove/replace strut ? Thanks in advance

Great video! Only one comment, the torque values you are quoting are Nm, not lb.ft.

If you use the spring compressors, would it be easier to get the bottom of the strut back in? I have installed a strut spacer on a titan before, but I don't like the idea of pulling the CV apart on this one.

Hey !! great video... do you have any idea why my truck is shacking at 75-80ml/h after I installed the leveling kit ( 2" on a 2015 F-150 Lariat 4x4 ) thanks

Interesting you do this without removing the axle nut and disconnecting the CV from the hub. 99% of all the other videos include that step but you manage the job without doing it. Are you doing it to prevent extra work? Are they doing it to avoid the CV slipping out on the other end? Your method seems like it would avoid all the IWE issues people seem to have after doing an F150 level.

good morning, the kit you bought to level your truck if you had the two inches, I just bought mine and only measures 1 5/16

AutoRex what size spacer do I need I have a 2017 . Is it a 2 inch

7:08 I ordered quick struts,,, both are for the same side even tho it says L and R,,, so i can just turn the top hat 180 degrees to make it fit?????

hey buddy, do you have to unplug the EPAS clips before doing any suspension work? i have a rough country leveling kit and it says you MUST unplug the EPAS before starting the install, however my EPAS plugs are firmly stuck in place and won't seem to come off. Would you advise against installing without unplugging those plugs? they are the two plugs under the skid plate. Thanks!

@williamfoster4268

3 жыл бұрын

disconnect your battery if you can't unplug the EPAS.

Clever video though I don't get it, why lifting the front suspension? Not sure if it looks better but it might drive worst, as you're lifting the CG.

why rotate the top of the strut mount ? does that need to be done? asking for 2010 f150

I wish I saw this video before trying to install mine . I took it to a cheap shop they screwed my truck 2015 f150 .they removed the axle from the hub,vacuum line. After installing the leveling kit.i got so much grinding noise and ended up damaging the hub and the bearings. Screw that shop and after all it was my mistake to go cheap.luckily my truck is under warranty still.took it back to the dealer and now waiting if it will be fixed 😬 didn’t mentioned that I had leveling kit and removed them. So please never go cheap again.

@Drew-py8kg

6 жыл бұрын

did they fix it??