The front right strut was bad on my Edge, I was quoted almost $1000 to fix it. After watching this I did it myself and saved over $700! Thank you!

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@davidbloomberg9494

Жыл бұрын

How have your new struts held up over the past year ??

Thanks for this video. Have to do this job on my daughter's car as soon as parts arrive. So helpful to know the cheats BEFORE starting the job!

@6thGearGarage

2 ай бұрын

Glad to see this video is still helping others!

This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on KZread! thankful for this forum that allows me to research problems with my car ahead of a trip to the auto mechanic. (My son!)

Excellent video, very helpful. I shoved a paper towel into the abyss behind the shock tower to catch the nut!!

@6thGearGarage

11 ай бұрын

Great tip!

Excellent video, with great tips and explanation

Very straightforward and informational. Thank you!

Don't stop putting bloopers at the ends of your videos that's the best

Great job! Excellent instruction.

Excellent video my dude, thank you

Excellent video. Thank you!

yes, i think this is my problem. well at least i hope it is, rather a cheap fix, considering.... Thank you! your presentation is stellar. ..

good video and easy to follow the instruction. well done

Great video which helped me fix this on my mom's car. Thank you.

@6thGearGarage

7 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!!

Great video, thanks!!

Great explanation, I even appreciated the technical part. Thank you so much for the video.

@jayedgar7394

2 жыл бұрын

I know im randomly asking but does anybody know of a way to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost the account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me

@rogershane8676

2 жыл бұрын

@Jay Edgar Instablaster ;)

@jayedgar7394

2 жыл бұрын

@Roger Shane I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@jayedgar7394

2 жыл бұрын

@Roger Shane It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass!

@rogershane8676

2 жыл бұрын

@Jay Edgar Glad I could help =)

Gracias

GREAT VIDEO!!! Thanks!!!

@6thGearGarage

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

My strut blew through the entire mount and performed a windshield cowling delete. Made accessing those upper bolts easy to access 🤣🤣

@6thGearGarage

2 жыл бұрын

WOW How did that happen, rust?

@TylerTheFieldServiceTech

2 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage The bearing inside broke and nothing was left to hold the piston in when I hit a huge hole. Would be my guess.

Have the parts to do the wife’s car, great video to help along the way. I’ve seen some where the tech removed the axel nut and slides the hub forward some. I see that move isn’t needed, if you work the assembly around a bit. Thanks.

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! After seeing a couple videos of people making this repair much harder than it needed to be, I had to make one showing the easy way. Glad to see it is helping people!

Got Front Right strut done this afternoon..... Got so frustrated trying to get the back upper two nuts back in place I ended up doing a 50% cowling opening and it took 30 seconds to do those back two upper nuts..... I left the cowling screws out for now so I'll be able to do the front left strut in about 1/4 of the time.....

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Good idea!!

Thats what that clunking sound is 💀💀 🤷👌

Doing struts tomorrow pending weather..... Our 2013 SEL has that EXACT bearing thunk / twang sound as you show about 5:02 point in the video.....

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

I just talked to someone else earlier with the same issue. Must be common on these cars.

@davidbloomberg9494

Жыл бұрын

It is a 2013 with 97000 miles +/- Its the strut bearings with the issues, not so much the strut themselves...... Just seems logical to replace both assemblies rather than only the bearings only to have the struts fail in the near future

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@davidbloomberg9494 same here, the suspension was great... it’s just those bearings that were failing.

Nice instructions! Thank you. Quick question: Did you get an alignment after changing or is one needed? I changed mine, clunking sound went away! It appears the alignment is still good just by driving it, but not sure if I should have it aligned or not.

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

An alignment should be done for good measure. That being said, it’s been a few months and I still haven’t had it Aligned yet. It drives fine and doesn’t pull. I’ll be getting new tires soon, so I’ll just have it aligned then.

@gccougarsbasketball9994

3 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage thank you for the response. I just put new tires on recently, so like you said, I should probably go ahead and align it

I have a 2014 Ford Edge. Same noise from the passenger side strut mount. When replacing the struts can anyone tell me if is it necessary to get a front end alignment afterwards???

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes you should get the alignment checked afterwards.

@davidbloomberg9494

Жыл бұрын

You might get lucky and the "after" repair alignment is still in spec..... But at least get it checked even if it ends up being good....

Try a ratcheting box wrench next time

Is that AWD or 2WD? Do you know if the installation is the same for both?

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

This one is 2wd. I’m guessing 4wd would be the same for the front struts.

Two words for you, after watching you fight that back nut: basin wrench. After you release it using a regular open wrench, that's what you want to use to rotate it all the way up, when less torque is required but you want maximum rotation angle. It also replaces the angular wrench, by the way. About $15. If you aren't messing with plumber's tools and want to keep your dignified mechanic's status, then there is a Powerbuilt 2 Piece Spring-Loaded Auto Size Adjusting Crowfoot Wrench that could work as well. About $30 bucks the set with 2 sizes, but even the smaller may be too big for the space there. Otherwise, thank you for the instructive video!

@6thGearGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on the wrench!

@murrayd7259

Жыл бұрын

You mean a plumbing basin wrench?

Great video!! our 2014 edge bearings are locking up now!! Do you have to get an alignment done after installing them?

@6thGearGarage

8 ай бұрын

Yes, you should get an alignment just to be safe.

@leeroyexcavator9149

8 ай бұрын

@@6thGearGarage ok. I kinda thought it might need one after that. 👍

Awesome video!! I love that yours is a 2011 just like mine and you didnt have to remove the axle nut (ive seen mixed where some say to remove it for the struts and others say you dont have to). Just had a quick question, im doing my struts in the next week or so and was told to not tighten/torque the strut nuts at the top by the cowl until the weight of the car is back on the wheels/on the ground. You didnt do that, so im assuming that doesnt really matter?

@6thGearGarage

9 ай бұрын

If you tighten them off the ground, I would check them once more when the car is back on the ground, only because now the weight of the vehicle is pushing up on the struts.

@vic8230

9 ай бұрын

@@6thGearGarage Thank you!! Will definitely do that!

Hi there hopefully u can help me here please. I hear a lot clunking ever since i replaced the hub bearings so i replaced cv axles and still hearing it worse so i should do this or what do u suggest? I was thinking off replacing everything the swaybars and everything

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

It may be a loose bolt. I would check them all before replacing more parts.

@omarEltrombonero310

3 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage i did and no luck It is a little frustrating

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

@@omarEltrombonero310 I would check the sway bar endlinks next then. They can get noisy over bumps when they wear out.

I was quoted almost 1700$ just for the front struts and 700$ for the shocks.

@6thGearGarage

3 ай бұрын

Wow that's insane!

Stuff part of a shop rag into the gap behind the nuts so there is no chance they will fall into the abyss...

@6thGearGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks!

Need some help on fitment. Is 2011 front struts will fit on 2007-2010? Thanks!

@6thGearGarage

10 ай бұрын

I think they should be the exact same fitment.

I have a question when removing the two bolts from the wheel hub (still learning part names) and the strut my strut forces down and I can't bring it back up would I need a specific tool or am I doing something wrong? When I watch your video it doesn't force down at all

@6thGearGarage

Ай бұрын

Did you remove the nut on the center at the top of the strut assembly top hat? If so that means the strut is no longer held together and compressing the spring, meaning the spring force is pushing the suspension down with a lot of force. This is a very dangerous situation because the spring could cause major damage to objects or people because of the extreme pressure it has on it. I'd have a professional mechanic bring spring compressors at this point instead of attempting to go further yourself.

@xxhell_houndxxgaming6073

Ай бұрын

@@6thGearGarage I appreciate the response I got it back together with some help of a buddy of mine and no I've never touched the bolts on top at all it was on a 2008 linclon mkx and I was replacing my lower ball joint

Is a front end alignment required after replacing front struts?

@6thGearGarage

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the alignment should be done to ensure proper/even tire wear over time.

Hi What brand did you use? The one on the description from Amazon Trible six brand or Monroe from auto parts? Do they are good? Thanks!!!

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

I used Monroe but didn’t find a link for those online. They have held up great so far with no issues 👍

@fdomh3644

3 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage thank you! For your quick response. Great video, I will do my soon. Thanks!

@CCALASKANMALAMUTES

2 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage How the ride compared to factory? I have heard mixed reviews. I am currently sitting here about to tackle the job but with separate parts and a spring compressor lol. But yours looked so much easier. Maybe I'll wait and see if you respond.

@6thGearGarage

2 жыл бұрын

@@CCALASKANMALAMUTES It rides the same as the original suspension did, not harsher or softer. if you're in Ohio and want to buy mine, lmk. They're like new and I've been parting out the Edge because of engine problems.

That noise has been killing me it had me worried like it was a knuckle or something

So are the bolts/nuts on the top 1/2 inch or 17MM?

@6thGearGarage

11 ай бұрын

Originally 17mm, then the replacements were 1/2”

Hay sir do I need to get my front end aligned after this or an I good ?

@6thGearGarage

2 жыл бұрын

It is recommended, yes

@arnulfob3454

2 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage will do sir , thank you!!!

So it has been some time since you replaced the OEM with the loaded assemblies. Have you noticed a difference in the ride (e.g. stiffer than the original or same)?

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

We no longer have the Edge, as the water pump failed on the highway. It was a great vehicle up until that point.

@kevinzarth2856

Жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage While you had it, could you tell a difference between the OEM and aftermarket strut assemblies?

@Alexjussme

9 ай бұрын

​@@6thGearGaragecould you have not fixed the water pump... what happend when it went out

@6thGearGarage

9 ай бұрын

@@Alexjussme When the water pump gasket fails on these engines, it will often mix coolant with oil, due to the water pump being inside of the engine, behind the timing cover. Once coolant mixes with oil, it starves the bearings of lubrication, which sends metal shavings through the entire engine. Once I saw metal shavings on the screens of the VVT sensors, I knew it wasn't worth replacing the water pump and flushing the engine, because the engine would not be reliable in the long run. It might have lasted 500 miles or 5000+ miles, but I wasn't going to go through all the labor of replacing the water pump (or pay $1200+ to have it done) to find out. Plus while the WP is replaced, you're also supposed to replace chain, tensioners & more. It was a time vs money decision to part it out.

hey what brand its good to buy or do you have a link???

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Here are the links to the ones I bought shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-182888/11836652-P?ET&TRANS&TRNSCT&A_EC_TX_ORDCON%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&ITEM and shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-182889/11836365-P?ET&TRANS&TRNSCT&A_EC_TX_ORDCON%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&ITEM

How did you get the torque on the four nuts on top?

@6thGearGarage

2 жыл бұрын

I just did them by feel with the regular wrenches. Not a bad idea to re-check them after a while.

@Speed-ym4yg

2 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage yea it seemed after you let the car off the stands the struts get a little more situated and needed more tightening

A just replaced de struts on my 2007 edge like 3 months ago and these new struts started to sound bad any ideas?

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Does it sound bad going over bumps or is it clunking when you turn the steering wheel? One or both sides?

@timburt5134

3 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage mine were replaced six months ago. Had almost a rattling clank as I go over bumps. I suspect the center nut has loosened.

What brand were those?

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Monroe

Hey hopefully you can answer this for me, but for the past 3 days, My 2008 Ford edge has been making a quick dudududu sound when I accelerate, especially on the highway. Do you think you know what it could be? I know that my drive shaft is gunna need some replacing soon and I think that's the main reason

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Can you tell where it's coming from?

@nateconnelly5676

Жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage so when I got 0-25 mph my center console if you let your hand rest on it makes a dudududu sound so I think it's in the middle of my car.

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@nateconnelly5676 Is yours fwd or awd?

@nateconnelly5676

Жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage it's an all wheel drive

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

@@nateconnelly5676 then I think you’re right, probably something to do with the driveshaft joint

Aliment needed after replacement???

@6thGearGarage

Жыл бұрын

Yes, alinement should be done

No need for an alignment when done ????

@6thGearGarage

5 ай бұрын

It should be aligned when replacing suspension parts. That's not something that I can do myself though. You'll need to take it to a shop.

Man... great video... but how much does a can of WD40 cost??? You are very stingy with the spray.. a lot of these domestic bolts are held in with nylon nuts.. using inadequate spray actually works against you.. but other than that.. I was able to change both struts in 20mins.. first time working on one of these cars.

@6thGearGarage

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I should probable be hosing them down, might help prevent future rust on suspension parts!

@dennismelville7532

3 жыл бұрын

@@6thGearGarage well I'm blessed to be down South.... but the major benefit of greasing/anti-seizing bolts is for future repairs and ease of disassembly... and you know who would be the thankful mechanic usually is??? You've guessed it... you!

It takes 10 mins to remove cowl. As body shop tech it's worth the extra few mins you looking at 5 to 10 mins a nut in the back. Good video POOR ADVICE

@6thGearGarage

Ай бұрын

It's not just the cowl cover, but the piece below it as well. If you can remove the entire cowl assembly in 10 mins, then go for it.

Take that ring off before working on a car !!!