Thank U for taking the time to thoroughly explain how this. Process of taking off the struts work.

Thanks again Jim. I had to come here for refresher. Changed my struts about 2-3 years ago. Had issues so I had to do it again. Hopefully I did it right this time. I think I had a defective strut. But I just changed them both. Again thank you.

Nicely done... big help on my 2011 Accord coupe! Thank you for your guidance.

I really liked it. Very specific and detailed job. Great video

Excellent video and explanation. You saved me a lot of time and $ Firestone wanted $863 to do the front for parts and labor. DIY $260 on a 09 Acura TL!

@thurm101

6 жыл бұрын

TheBuckTussa I am doing mine also just waiting for my Monroe Complete struts to come in.

@Charkatak

3 жыл бұрын

I own 2010 Acura RL and searched OEM parts from Acura online, but they only list Front R Strut, there is no L indication that is available for purchase. Do you know if front struts are interchangeable from side to side?

@tubetime39

Ай бұрын

BuckTussa; I am on a budget, can you do mine ? I'll give you an extra $40, an even $300. Thanks

By the way, Jim the car guy...thank u...most helpful auto YT auto repair channel.

Thank you so much jim.u saved my thousand dollars.keep uploading videos

Thanks Jim for the video 👍 I'll be doing this work on my folk's 09 Accord LX-P this weekend. Noticed you did not have to remove the upper ball joint and loosen the CVC axle nut for more room to remove the strut. This is good news!

@rosieclark3661

Жыл бұрын

Yeah because some videos I’ve seen on KZread actually do it the long and wrong ways 😂

Quick & easy! Nice job Jim!

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

I wish everything was this easy:-)

Thank you for going over the tools needed!!

@jimthecarguy

5 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching.

Great camera work and very informative, thanks!

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your input

Great awesome job sir... now I've was doing the same thing today plus cv joint at the same time. Just having trouble with installing the new strut.

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help.Thank you for watching

Getting ready to do this on my sons 08 accord. I've watched a few videos and this one was very detailed and you made it look very easy! I will keep this as a reference if I need it. Thank you!!!

@jimthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@TJsVette

3 жыл бұрын

So it really wasn't that hard except the passenger side, idk why but it did not want to come apart from the wishbone. Finally got it done and she rides really well now. Thank you once again for the video and showing us the way!!

@SeizedaJay

2 жыл бұрын

About to start this myself. What brand did you end up going with? And how long did it take you?

@TJsVette

2 жыл бұрын

@@SeizedaJay I bought a strut and spring set from advance. It was very easy to do, took me about 2 hours or so only because I had never done them and kept coming back to video for reference.

@tubetime39

29 күн бұрын

@@TJsVette only 2hrs ?? You are good. want to do mine ? You must have a shop and lift. It took me at least one hr to haul tools, jack and jack stands out to drive and clean it all back up afterwards. Your car must've been rust free also. Took forever with those rusty bolts and nuts. Had to cut fork bolt off after first trying heat and hammer to loosen.

awesome video bro deff feel more comfortable in doing this myself now.

Excellent video!!!! Thanks.

Once again, thanks for a great video.

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy them.Thank you for watching.,

Excellent. This video needs more views and shares. I will be doing this job and ive seen lots of mechanics removing the axles, not fun of that

Just changed mine on my 2011 accord! Thanks so much for this vid !

@jimthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you Jim, After the installation of struts ,Is there any need to tires alignment ?

you know that plastic clip that you said not to break? i broke it. made all of the mistakes on the first strut, second one went smoothly. found these torque specs in the service manual top of strut 12 mm - 16 ft/lbs top of strut 14mm - 41 ft/lbs top of fork - 36 ft/lbs bottom of fork - 47 ft/lbs

@zh85

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the torque specs and you could use a Zip tie in place of that clip. its just a hanger for the sensor wire.

@thurm101

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Very helpful, better way I have seen to do this job.. thanks

Jim, my father and I made our first attempt at doing this repair this weekend. We have gotten to the part where we need to take the wishbone all the way off the strut so we can take it out, but we're not sure how we should use a pry bar on the control arm. Is there anyway you could help us figure out what spot we should put the pry bar on, and about how much weight to put on it? I appreciate your help!

Good work Jim !!

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your feedback

Thank you... BIG help!

Great vid! Changed on my 135,000 mile honda accord V6 2008. Bought the Monroe 172562R and 172562L so I didn't have to compress the springs.

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

Great.Very good choice with the Monroe.Thanks for watching

@thurm101

6 жыл бұрын

Great I just bought the same Monroe 172562 R & L. Now I am just waiting for Pep Boys to get them in. But I am putting these on my 09 Honda with 190,568 miles. I figured it is time. But how was the ride afterwards? Jim makes this look easy.

@chapogarcia7431

6 жыл бұрын

Aaron Chee where can i find these my friend.? I am needing both front.

@tubetime39

Ай бұрын

​@@chapogarcia7431 Most junk yards have what you'll need or check Walmart.

good job Jim. Always enjoy the vids! You can always use the hand type compressor to compress the spring. Just be prepared to possibly knock your teeth out!

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

Knock out your teeth is not worse.Lol

great video thank you .

Does the hat have to be on a specific spot with the strut? So it fits correctly back in the car....

Thanks for the excellent video

@jimthecarguy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I like the fact that if we take it somewhere to be compressed that we probably won't need a press machjne. Probably cheaper to have someone compress it vs buying a machine for only one or two jobs every 4 to 6-7 yrs. Thanks for that advice !

Does the lower bushing on the wishbone , supposed to be tightenеd , when the car have compressed suspension , imitating car on ground ?

Thank you for the video. Well done. Just in time as I need new struts for my '09. One question...do I have to disconnect the battery before I disconnect the ABS connector? Many thanks.

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

No need to disconnect he battery as long as the key is off.

Excellent explanation and illustration. Not a knock but possible an explanation of why the strut needed to change would be good. However excellent, excellent illustration. Thanks.

@ashlynprather45

4 ай бұрын

They get old just like everything else…but I noticed mine getting significantly worse after I got my alignment done, my car was tight with the new bushings but loose and swervey with my weak struts. But with my car, it was 4 months in and since I know that no one replaced my timing belt, I doubt the previous owner placed the shocks plus it’s a 7 yr old car 🤷🏾‍♀️

Very good job

Thanks, Jim!!

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to help thank you for your feedback

What are some good struts to purchase ? Brand wise

I planing in changing the front right strut assembly in my 2010 Honda CR-V. Should I change both in the front or I can get away with changing the damage one only ??

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

If it were in my shop I would recommend replacing the two

What's the torque spec for the top strut bolt (12/14mm)?

I have a question. When tightening the lower bolt on the wishbone, does the suspension have to be under load because of the bushing?

Well done buddy, nice and clean. Cheers...

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve,

Hey, Jim. I have a 2011 Honda Accord and run into an issue removing the wishbone from the strut. I don't have the same amount of clearance above the axle as you when I try to get the wishbone off the strut, so I can't get it off the strut. What do I do?

@AyRyzen4155

2 жыл бұрын

Same here brother u figure it out?

Awesome!!!!

Can u tell me if the 6 cylinder shocks and struts will fit the 4 cylinder same year u working on

@jimthecarguy

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry you will need to contact a parts store for that info.

Hi! Jim . What’s that thing you put on rusty metal?

I read that the strut shaft shall be hold stationary when installing the nut. I saw you used the impact wrench. That would still turn the strut shaft slightly?

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Is it any videos on quick struts?

Fantastic Jim. Do they make a quick strut for this application?

@tubetime39

Ай бұрын

ChristianNordquist; who is 'they' ? Some do some don't.

should a wheel alignment be done after a strut replacement? thanks.

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

Good question.Yes when ever you do any front end work it is a good idea to check the alignment

Does any of the bolts need torquing...

Good job jimmy i wont not even try that job with the cheap hand spring clamp's that sure problem's where i work we have a brunswick like your's only with the three arms that hold the spring. i like yours better.

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

Your right Eddie that would be like trying commit suicide.Thanks for watching.

Hi Jim could you have done a quick strut for this application?

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe ,Yes that is what I wanted to do but the car had to go that day and the quick struts would have taken a day to get.Thanks for watching.

Another great video Jim! I have a 2010 Honda Accord that has around 78k on it. Getting some low-level vibration at around 60-70mph. I had the wheels rebalanced but did no good. Could bad struts potentially cause this? Thanks for the videos!

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

I would check the front end for any bad parts first it is possible but not likely the struts could cause the problem

@lessard9686

2 жыл бұрын

I have a similar problem with vibration at high speed with a 2011 Honda Accord. Did you diagnose the problem? I replaced struts and the vibration is still there.

@rosieclark3661

Жыл бұрын

Change the CV axles you can get the brands GSP or the Sure Track from EBay avoid the Stealership solved my issues with high speed vibration 2010 Honda Accord 3.5 EXL coupe

@rosieclark3661

Жыл бұрын

@@lessard9686 change the CV axles both sides there’s also a video here on KZread that solves the you can get 2 for about $119-140 EBay sure track or GSP brands

Hi Jim, The ONLY way to do this is with a press like you have, the only way, the cheap clamp types are just asking for disaster, I lost a good friend who was doing it with a cheap clamp type....He was Killed, so no kidding...it can be fatal. Thanks for showing the RIGHT way....thanks Jim, see ya next time.

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story.Yes doing this job without the proper equipment can be fatal.Thank for you input and watching.

@knavekid

6 жыл бұрын

Another way to avoid risk of injury is to purchase replacement strut-spring assemblies. The new struts and springs are pre-assembled and the do-it-yourself job goes much quicker. For OEM, the parts cost is about 2X the cost of the struts alone. While the cost is higher for the parts, you get new springs and the time it takes to complete the job is much shorter.

@qvn1975

5 жыл бұрын

Yep. Way to go on this.

Are you meant to torque up everything with a jack under wishbone as if vehicle is under load?

Hello everyone. I would love if anyone provided a link to 2 front shock absorbers for Honda accord cope v6 3.5 liter 2009

@johnjoseph7382

4 жыл бұрын

rockauto

I broke the clip on my 2012 Accord that holds the ABS wheel sensor cable connector. You said in video to be careful but I broke it anyway. Any idea what the part number is or what it’s called?

@jimthecarguy

5 жыл бұрын

Sorry no . You can check any big auto store or a Honda dealer for the new clips. you can use zip ties until you get the correct clips.

Thanks.

@jimthecarguy

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

2008 Honda Accord has 200,000+ miles on it, and the front struts are leaking... Would you suggest buying the whole strut assembly, or re-using the old coil on the new shock absorber? Is there a brand you would recommend?

@jimthecarguy

4 жыл бұрын

I would recommend replacing the whole assembly. The struts I always use at my shop are Monroe. Thanks for watching

@azchieftain6528

4 жыл бұрын

jimthecarguy serious question. Why Monroe?... VS, lets say, KYB?

You get a like for not using the air gun in the beginning. Even though you did later , E for effort!!

@jimthecarguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I never used gun to put the top nut because by spinning the shaft you can damage the seals

Seeing allot of people changing thiers already. I'm on the originals for my 2009 Accord. 90k miles.

Why never seize the bottom of the strut? Do they rust to the wishbone?

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

good question.The reason I use never seize on the lower bolts is because I've had problems before that the lower bolts are rusted and will not come out.i figure it is an easy thing to do to prevent a problem down the road.

Do I halfto change the spring to or just the struts in my 2011

@jimthecarguy

3 жыл бұрын

If there is nothing wrong with the spring you can do just the strut.

@anibalpuertorico6556

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimthecarguy thanks ,it's hard for a spring to mess up right?

Advance Auto rents A Tool you can used to compress the spring to switch out the struts. I believe it's like a hundred bucks to rent but they give you your $100 back when you return the tool. Hope that helps somebody and saves them even more money if they can't find or afford the Quick struts as they do cost more. Just be very careful and cautious when switching over the spring.

@jimthecarguy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching . Don't forget to subscribe.

Funny how other youtubers have you remove the CV axle and the upper ball joint!

@averyblackguy1105

2 жыл бұрын

I was just watching this to double check but In my head I was thinking you shouldn’t have to do all that for a strut

It’s amazing how you do it alone Jim without screaming help !!! from a shop Aid lol 😂

Hi. I'm looking at doing this to my 2010 accord lx and am interested in the kyb complete assemblies. I read good good things about them but don't know anyone with experience. Would you recommend them? I'd be doing all 4 corners.

@rosieclark3661

Жыл бұрын

I just put some on a 2006 Honda with k-24 engine original struts and 269,356K miles 😂changed out the factory originals with the ECCPP can’t beat them for the money brand from eBay nitrogen filled ready struts and I also changed the factory original stabilizer bar bushing’s and links and rotor bearings all from EBay saved tons avoided the stealership and now the damn rides like a Cadillac as they say go figure 🤔💯⚠️

what a sick design six bolts on top a bit overkill.

Is there a video for the rear struts?

@jimthecarguy

5 жыл бұрын

This video is for a 2003 but the procedure is almost the same. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oH6Vu7eadbGWorw.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYOhpriLhJTgnrA.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/mmh92LCzYaiZqKQ.html

@RigoStar1931

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

💯💯💯💯👍🏽

hi my Honda Accord tires are lock up is there any cause and how to fixed it

I have to do this on my accord. I’m squeaking over ever bump

@rosieclark3661

Жыл бұрын

Those squeaks over bumps could be coming from your lower control arms or rubber bushings for the steering stabilizer bar get some spray lube jack it up remove the wheel and squirt them right where the steering stabilizer bar enters the bushings also it could be come from your strut mount’s slightly under the wheel well and under the hood but check those bushings and stabilizer links first

you don`t have to say sorry about not using air tools, i would too man , that thing is usually frozen on there

@thurm101

3 жыл бұрын

Shuyab Hanif Impacts are fine too.

Damn that's alot of adds....

Did he say Honda record :((((

@Yochillmanchill

7 жыл бұрын

I believe it was "Hahndar Ahccored"

Once you took that air gun out it went from tutorial to entertainment.

What would it cost to have this done by a mechanic?

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry depending where you live the cost of labor and parts will be different.

Why condone the use of air tools?

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

I use air tools all the time but I want to demonstrate that mostly every repair i do can be done with just basic hand tools.

Had me till I saw the Biden ad. GFY!

@thurm101

3 жыл бұрын

Robert Hamilton Had nothing to do with Jim. KZread ad. This video is like 3 years old. Anyway vote for whomever you want to.....it really is your business.

Too many things in causes

The camera position is not good

Y'all reading way to much in the Cena NWO shirt.

@jimthecarguy

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you mean?

Sorry no disrespect intended, Jim, and maybe it's just this one video, but after struggling with the poor lighting, the reduced screen size, the shaky camera and one straight on camera view only, I just don't get the "great video" comments. I had to hunt down another video.

Why not just buy the assembly then all the parts are new and you don't have to mess with spring? They don't cost much more.

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

You are correct they are not that much more but the car needed to go that day and the owner could not wait for the assembly to come in the next day.

@peterzpictstube

8 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed that comment in beginning I was watching with sound off.

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

No problem .It was a good question.

cheater!

@jimthecarguy

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.Yea some time I just have to use the air guns:)

What kind of mechanic does a job halfway? If you need more parts you tell the customer to come back or he hast to wait not that you wanna get the job out of your shop boy I’m glad I never came to you.

Thanks, Jim!!

@jimthecarguy

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by the shop.