Get your complete strut assembly and never have to use spring compressors again. amzn.to/2ETXzJV

@eastcoastcrim

5 жыл бұрын

Saves money

@superman21958

5 жыл бұрын

But who makes a good quality quick strut? Help us out.

@jgrm4443

4 жыл бұрын

Instead of buying this "Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly" I rather getting ripped off by the dealer for several reasons. Those Quick-Struts are never like the original struts. They're either make the front of vehicle higher or those new springs are too thick and make the vehicle worst than the bad struts.

@djbhe

4 жыл бұрын

@@jgrm4443 Exactly!!! I had that same problem with a mechanic a few days ago about the springs on my car. He trying to tell me I should use the quick struts and I told him I wanted to use my original springs. I'm getting another mechanic to do it.

@NGC1433

4 жыл бұрын

Why not just buy a new car? Or even build your own auto concern? You'd be able to afford a superyacht for the spare cash then!

The most relaxed guy every fixing a car! I am always cussing up a storm at every bolt that doesn't want to come off! Nice job!

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

@Thatdavemarsh

Жыл бұрын

Agree - but there a couple choice edits in there that we’ve all had to deal with. :). This is a great video (but backing track level isn’t my thing )and it’s done with common tools and well explained. This sort of info helps teach people what they can do.

@gegervary

Жыл бұрын

Me too, I like the satisfaction of accomplishment the job but I hate it, especially in the driveway, getting dirty, bruised, no matter what

@kingjamesjames9473

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂 same here cursing so loud that my neighbor comes out to see who I am cursing at

Hey, well done. You clearly showed all the correct steps. Showing the two ways to get the job done was a great idea too. Most of us DIYers know to always check and recheck the torque specs so when you didn't go totally through that part in detail, we understood. Thanks for doing the video.

6 years later and this video comes in handy! Much love bro!

Very accurate and complete video. I especially liked the advice and trick of loosening the center nut first, then using a wrench to hold the top mount, while removing the center nut.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching another video and you're welcome.

Thanks man for the video. Saved me about $400. Did mine yesterday and still had time to watch LSU/Bama.

Thanks so much for putting both options in the video, so that I can show my Dad just one video. I don't think he'll mind the music that everyone seemed to be bothered by. It's the technique, after all, that I am sure they all came for. At least it was my reason for watching. Seems easy enough for a woman to do, if only men would let us. I looked through your other videos while I watched & subbed. You have much talent to be appreciated!

@troo_story

2 жыл бұрын

"..if only men would let us" !!!! Lady, be my guest. Fill your boots. Go for it. Volunteer here. Why the hell wouldn't we?

Nice vid - and really smart dog you have there - once you went to remove the strut nut he went out the door.....

@markmoghadam8726

4 жыл бұрын

I notice that too , good point .

@lucabencini5856

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@surgeneral108

4 жыл бұрын

ba hahahahahaahahaha ...two thumbs up!

@mikefries8297

4 жыл бұрын

LOL He was like oh shit I might die! hahahahaaa

Nice job, and I enjoyed the tip of breaking loose the shock nut before you remove the strut. I wish I had done that first.

By far the best how to replace struts video. Every step explained simply and clearly. Everything shown on camera so that we get a good visual. Thank you and please keep it up

Well done video, convinced me to get the whole assembly vs messing with compressing an "IED" spring....too old to be bothered with all that. Thanks!

@oxmanagain

8 жыл бұрын

I agree with you the whole assembly is so much easier and safe, plus you get all new components. Thanks for watching and I'm glad the video helped you out.

Great how to video. Straightforward and no messing! Nice chilled out style. Thanks for posting. Have mine to do on my Mg ZT, Great tip about loosening the centre strut bolt.

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Good luck on yours.

That was a great video and gives me a lot of confidence to proceed and save a lot of money only replacing the failed parts.I want to maintain the same ride specs and this is the way to go. My two dogs watched it with me, too. I found the soundtrack interesting. Thanks for the help.

@oxmanagain

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

Thanks! Easy to follow. I thought I was going to have to replace my entire strut assemblies just to replace the mounts, but with your explanation of compressing the springs, I'll leave the struts in place (they're fine) and save a ton ($400+!) by just replacing the mounts ($25/ea).

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm always happy when I can save somebody some money. Thanks for letting me know and I appreciate you watching.

@HughWoo

2 жыл бұрын

You still should change them every 50-100 thousands miles man. You’ll appreciate the ride quality and the rest of your car will too.

Great video !!! You describe everything slowly and precisely. I also enjoyed your other video showing and describing the filters comparison... Thanks!!!!

You saved my repair job - I have a 2002 and I wasn't able to get the top nut off, but your breaking technique while it's still mounted did the trick. Thanks!

I will get at this over the weekend on a jeep 4x4 thanks again for the video

Good video I never replaced struts before, but with your video I am 100% sure I can handle the job. Thank you good job!

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm glad my video was able to give the confidence and understanding you needed. If you have any question feel free to ask. Thanks again and you're welcome.

@picklerix6162

6 жыл бұрын

I replaced the rear struts on my Mazda 626 before youtube existed. The first strut took me a couple hours because I didn't know what I was doing and I went slow with the spring compressor. Once I figured it out, it only took me 30 minutes to change out the second strut.

I do robotics and electronics, I have also learn a lot on my own about automotive mech. Your video, explanation, calmness and easy going are a super plus at the uppest limit (👈not mistake!!!) Thank you for sharing brother. You have two great friends in the background watching you and keeping you safe also, add more points!!!.

@oxmanagain

2 жыл бұрын

You have a very good eye for the details. Thanks for watching I appreciate the kind words. Enjoy the rest of your day. People like you are the reason I love making videos on KZread.

The top bolt on the bottom of the strut should have a slight cam on it for alignment. If you mark the position of the bolt head you can get the alignment roughly where it was originally. Of course, you still need to have the alignment done, but it should help to keep things close.

@twocanines8150

2 жыл бұрын

Not always. You need to check before you pull it all apart. Some, like the Chrysler Town and Country I did last week do not have any way to adjust for camber and are just straight round bolts. If the one you are doing has camber adjustment mark their placement so you can put them back where they were and save your alignment setting. DON'T Use a paint marker, it will come off. Strike a chisel mark into the steering knuckle and the bolt to be sure.

First part of your video is the disassembly of the strut. When putting the strut back together I would recommend replacing the strut mount & strut boot with new parts, since the strut mount has bearings inside helping pivot your cars steering system & the boot would help keep dirt off the the strut rod leading to wearing out the seals inside the strut. Also torque the strut rod nut 44 ft lbs, the 3 strut mount nuts 37 ft lbs & bottom 2 steering knuckle bolts 37 ft lbs.

excellent video ! simple, straight forward, no unnecessary jabbering or silliness. I wish this guy would make videos for everything I need

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

Man you explained it better than Chris FIx you are the G.O.A.T new sub

I love the music. The kind of stuff i like to listen to when working on vehicles to help keep me calm.

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for liking the music.

Sweet! Man, I wished I had a garage. Toyota told me a grand to replace my struts. 😳thanks for the inspiration ✌🏽

Great teaching techniques. This guy is a better instructor than any of the professors I had in college.

@oxmanagain

5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.

Of all the videos, including benz techs, this is the simplest most understandable and accurate video yet. I applaud your straight forward presentation!!

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate what you said thanks and I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for watching.

6:59 when the nut is taken off, Fang the Wonder Dog, "Dude, I'm OUTTA HERE!" :)

great video. Gonna subscribe, you are great at editing and you got straight to the point. Great video all around. Gonna try to fix my struts on my 02 Acura RSX.

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Ben Salvo I really appreciate the support and I'm glad my video helps you out if you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks again

Enjoyable and informative video both ways. Your voice is soothing and the music is not too distracting. Unfortunately, plan to buy the whole assembly since it's so rusted except the coil spring. The rubber piece is worn and torn on both front side and driver side there are 2 zip ties ( just discovered after a DIY brake job) holding the strut bottom in place.

Well done, like how you demonstrated at the end that mounting bearin was working

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you very much. Even though its about 6 years old, Its still very relevant to today's cars. It has'nt really changed that much. Im subscribed now and hope you are still putting out videos :)

Great Vid, and as others have commented, great music. Can always tell a mechanic knows what he is talking about when you see that wheel under the car!! Plus his relaxd, laid back method of instruction. Thanks

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I really appreciate the comment.

Great video. I forwarded it to my son. Good tips. Wheel under the car. I usually do that. Should do it every time. Loosening the nut on the end of the strut while its still attached to the car. Great idea!! I never thought about that. Like you, I struggled getting the nut off after I had the strut removed from the car.

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Mark Clark thanks for watching and leaving me a comment. KZread is all about giving tips.Thanks again.

@skip741x3

Жыл бұрын

we have all at sometime , forgotton to loosen that nut prior to pulling the strut..LOL wwhat I do is use the long bar from my 2 ton jack that you use to raise it up...I just position the bar between 2 of the 4 bolts on the top strut mount ..gives me plenty of stability to keep the mount from turning with the strut laid on its side and the bar keeping the mount still.

THANK YOU!! Super helpful! Great music too, though I really like that you also did a music-free one that I can use when I need to. Now I feel like I can change my struts with confidence!

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Kurt Shapiro You're welcome and thanks for the comment. I appreciate the support. Have a good day.

Nicely done, thank you. that method of torquing is exactly what my dad used, I have stripped many a bolt / nut that way so I bought a torque wrench. I am doing my 98 buick so needed to see how to do it, looks like something even I can do, thanks again.

@oxmanagain

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice words and for watching, good luck on the 98 Buick.

Thanks for the video. I am planning to get my shocks changed myself as garage is asking over £120. Some videos says it's too hard. You make it look simple. Cheers

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Let me know how it turns out.

I hate working with coils,it's like handling a shot gun with faulty safety switch lol cheers for sharing

@EricG-bv2ui

6 жыл бұрын

hahahahaha

Great video Dude. I would always recommend replacing the strut support mounting friction bearing. ( i learnt the hard way.) I had to repeat the hole process the week after. (Friction bearing!!!)

So the way to change a strut without using a compressor is to get a complete strut assembly. Good Video.

Very nice, so unusual music, and very cute doggy, actually there is another one. I feel much more comfortable to do this project after watching the film. Thank you, especially for the tip on braking the nut. I'm replacing the whole assembly, but still that old spring should be released (for safety) before taking it anywhere for recycling or putting it in a trash container.

Quick question I ordered struts last night without shocks so can I take off the old struts disassemble the shocks and put them together with the new struts

Good job on video! I like the complete assembly from KYB. You get a new mount bracket/ new rubber. The wrapped piece on the upper coil looks to be a suppressor for ringing of the steel. Should be slightly quieter.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

I agree all cars should have the option to get the complete strut assembly. Thanks for your time.

thanks watched 10 videos looking for the one bit of info you had it and I'm back on the job

Hey, thanks for the video. The steering knuckle on my 2000 Grand Prix does not go down far enough to line up with the 2 strut bolts. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.

This guy is fricking awesome at explaining, good job, with a good camera and editor, I can see you getting lots of great content and followers. thank you for this awesome video.

@oxmanagain

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment and I'm glad the video was able to help. Thanks for watching and you enjoy the rest of your day.

Man I'm gonna go for it! Lexus IS 350. Thanks for making it look easy Ox! Big Ups!

@oxmanagain

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment and let me know how it turns out.

Great video, I bought a set of those compressor springs 20 years ago, used about twice, but they do work well. I've picked up some good tips here, all the best from Glasgow

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

@deasttn

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, those compressors are the sort of tool I think I will rent from auto store.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

deasttn I think it is a better deal to rent them because you can return them when you're done. Let me know how the job turns out and thanks for watching.

Thanks for posting. I have to do this in a couple weeks on a '07 Mitsubishi Outlander. Was trying to get the Quick-Struts but they don't make them for my car. Searched everywhere online. Ordered Spring compressors and struts from Amazon. This video helped with a lot of questions I had. Thanks again. Good Thoughts!

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Fred Olivo I'm glad I could help you out. Struts can be a little challenging so if you have any questions feel free to ask. Thanks for watching and have a good day.

Excellent video. Thank you. I have been hesitant to do this job but you make it look manageable.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

Good video, very informative. There are parts where what you are saying is drowned out by the music though. Thanks for making this video.

@oxmanagain

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Yes, I know this was early in my KZread career and the music was a little loud. I appreciate you seen it in such a nice way. You have a nice day.

To be honest with me I appreciate the tip about taking loosen the nut up before taking it all the way off and the music is good I enjoy it very much I really enjoyed it thanks man

@oxmanagain

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment about my video and the music. Thank you for watching.

Thanks great video,thanks for taking time to do it.I have been quoted $800-$1000 by 4 different shop to supply and fit.I will be doing it myself cheers Paul

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

That's what I like to hear, I'm glad you found the video that helpful and I'm glad I could save you some money. Thanks for watching and let me know how it turns out.

Well written, well produced and not overwhelmed with background noise. I would have missed lining up the notch. The only thing I would add is - never - put your hand on top of the strut when working the spring compressor. Cool dog too!

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the tip and comment.

The best tutorial video and also a lot tips. I learned a lot from this tutorial. now im able to repair my own car and also to share my videos with all you.

Man, his dog is so tune seeing his master working, and he or she just sat right there watching he's master work .

I just used Monroe Quick Strut. Changed both sides under an hour

Thanks Man, perfect job well done

i love the doggies they are your audience LOL

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I didn't know until I watched the video. Hahaha

@TCJC1213

7 жыл бұрын

they are just sitting there one of them looks like he is board and drowsing HEHEHe

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

yeah

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Good point, thanks for the tip.

@rs8focus

6 жыл бұрын

oxmanagain is that a CPP shirt you are wearing?

Great job. Doing my struts on the weekend. Thanks for the video!

Good video; using as a reminder since I haven't placed struts in a few years. Nice sound track.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Comelius McElveen Thanks, I appreciated the comment and thanks for watching. Glad the video could help and if you ever have any questions feel free to ask. You have good taste in music. You have a good day.

Great informative video . I watched the whole thing and it actually helped me get it done myself. Thanks

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help and thanks for watching. Good job on doing it yourself.

Even the dog knew what was up at 6:57 he didn't want any smoke from that top nut coming off. Haha good boi

Very nice! Love the tip about loosening the strut head while still in the car. Thanks!

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Let me know how it goes.

Wow..that gun wrench is in super relax mode...hahaa!

Probably the most easiest video on here. Thanks dude. Appreciate the video

your welcome brother thanks a lot man it helped me out a lot God bless you and family

@oxmanagain

8 жыл бұрын

+cliff hunt I appreciate the blessing more than anything else.That is why I put videos on youtube so I can help people out .Enjoy the rest of your day. God bless you and your family also. Thanks

Hello. I liked the video. Love your dogs so calm. just a small note about the bolts with the serrated shank is they are for camber adjustment. You should index mark them and put them back exactly as they came off or you may see premature tire wear otherwise get an alignment after front end service. Just a suggestion especially if you install new tires you want to last..

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, that's what I love about KZread, everybody can help and share ideas. I appreciate you watching, you have good eyes to notice my dogs. Thanks again.

@jamesk1747

7 жыл бұрын

No problem. That was my first comment for any video I watched. Wasn't sure what to expect. I think it's great that you deal with the job at hand without a long story and still show how it happens for real and not turn off the camera for a retake even though you did the other side. Thanks for the fast response. James.

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

I think you should comment more, you have a good eye for details and you are polite. You have a good one.

Y'all @ 4:30 did notice that cute dog was about to fall asleep watching his daddy. Lol

break the top nut while still mounted is a great detail. thanks

3 years old but still awesome, thanks!

Great well-made video. I am going to change mine out this month.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and let me know how they turn out.

8yrs ago , and still relevant today. Good vid mate

I knew you were a smart guy when you threw that tire under the car. I've been doing that for years! Thanks for the video!

My vehicle, I cannot purchase them fully assembled and I don't have spring compressors, so I got to put my back on the car. Thanks for the how-to video, but not the music LOL

@fubarlife7776

3 жыл бұрын

I just got 120 volt 220 ft lb electric impact driver, that gets the nuts off, I will do this job without spring compressor, over the weekend when I have some more patience✌️

love the two helpers.

Thank you for this man!!!

Job well done bro, cause I need a video like that, cause I'm going to try to change my mother's Toyota Avalon shocks

Thank you for sharing your info. Gonna go the assembled way. I also have a lazy pit/lab mix who refuses to help any more than moral support. Thanks too for the tunes.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah my dogs are on the lazy side also. Thanks for watching and the assembled way is some much easier.

YOU MAKE IT SEEM SO EASY GREAT TEACHING VIDEO

Thanks for the vid. It’s gonna help a lot!

Very good video excellent but I've heard the ones that come with the springs or sometimes very cheap and don't last great video though thank you very much

Here in the UK this job is a nightmare with seized bolts due to our bad weather & salt on our roads in winter. When re assembling always use a dab of copper grease for easy removal next time.

you fooled me 😅 i thought you were gonna show me without compression clamps not assembled new strut installation 😅 you good dawg.

thank you great video you may have saved my life. I had no idea about the dangers of the shock.

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and I'm glad I could help.

so you've tighten the centre nut by hand? is that safe?

@oxmanagain

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for catching that and you're right. I will be adding to the video make sure you tighten the center all the way to spec's first before taking the clamps off

@skrutinizr9372

5 жыл бұрын

it's not unsafe- in some cars, it's easier to wait until the weight of the car is on the strut, then tighten the top nut down. As long as the nut is threaded down to the point where the threads of the strut rod show even to, or above the top of the nut- you're fine.

yo you have all the classic instrumentals. takes me back

Thanks for sharing this video, it helped a lot 👍

Like the muzic one of the best videos for installing struts with hand tools ....helped me alot thanks

Smart guy, you make it look so easy. Nice tips!

Very well done and thank you for providing the knowledge....very helpful

Doggy stole the whole first half of the video bub. Thanks for the shared knowledge 🙏🏻

So what happened to the "WITHOUT spring compressor" part of the title? its misleading. Good information though

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

First off thanks for watching. I changed the struts on the other side without using the spring compressors that part of the video starts at 13 minutes.

@Tatalino511

5 жыл бұрын

@@oxmanagain Did I missed something on the video?😅✌

@oxmanagain

5 жыл бұрын

​@@Tatalino511 I showed how you do both with and without. At 13:00 minutes I show how you can use a complete strut assembly

@garykent8193

5 жыл бұрын

That's the only reason I watched it. Thought I would learn something new!

@EvrttGrn

5 жыл бұрын

For the without spring compressor part, be bought the entire assembly which included the spring already installed on the strut.

Nice, even the dogs are chill as this dude…good man

Grate video explaining the spring compressor.

Won't lie, those colis still scare the hell out of me, and I got to replace one tomorrow. But your tutorial is reassuring that I can do it with a bit of caution.

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

It's better to be a little scared then overly confident because you will do your best to make sure things are right. Just take your time and make sure the spring compressors are on tight and aim the strut away from you or anybody else. Watch a couple of videos until you sure then just take your time. Thanks for watching and if you have any question feel free to ask.

Yo Bro you are the best I've seen yet so many people skip steps on strut assembly which is easy and not realistic or half at best, my knowledge speaks and my money speaks so I like to know all I can and not use so much money to replace already made struts. And if you are putting on fully compressed strut ask yourself how they do that, I know as a growing mechanic and being dormant for a great I want the grass roots how to replace a strut b/c you may be in a situation where all you can get is struts and now what your stuck like chuck, and may later pay more to a mechanic to stab the flesh out of your body, ems, some of y'all better chill and get this knowledge and be glad this man gave us the piece free of charge, organized, and very descriptive. Good piece ma dog you DA Man-Da-mechanic!!

thx for the video. a nice refresher. it had been awhile since I replaced struts.....

@oxmanagain

7 жыл бұрын

Mtn Noel thanks for watching and you're welcome.

good clear instruction, relaxed manner, sound light and camera.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I appreciate the comment.

Your dogs are great, and thank you for the video. I learned a lot. Have a great day.

@oxmanagain

6 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks for watching, a lot of people see the dogs. Good eyes.