This was a great video .I have an 01 beetle with the same issues .You took your time and showed how the bearing sits on the strut , your camera wasn't moving all around , you gave the name of the tool to separate the strut mount. I feel very confident about doing my own .thanks and once again great video.

@Corysdiyauto

2 жыл бұрын

RICHIE RICH - Thanks for the nice comment, I really appreciate it!

I watched your video and changed my rear shocks with no problems. I appreciate it.

@Corysdiyauto

3 жыл бұрын

Dave Von Muenster - I'm glad that I could help. Thanks for the comment!

Mate best complete video I have seen. Cheers from the UK 👍

@Corysdiyauto

5 жыл бұрын

Simon Ashley - Thank you! Cheers from the USA!

Thanks! This is a great job and show your DIY detail. 👍

@Corysdiyauto

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment!

Cory - Hopefully this is a useful tip for anyone watching the strut replacement video in regards to extreme difficulties I had getting the end of the new assembly into the socket at the top of the hub. I noticed at disassembly stage I just managed to get enough space to get the old strut which had a broken spring like yours out of the socket in the hub, after levering the bottom wishbone downwards (even after expanding the pinch point and knowing the strut end could move). However no way in a 100 years could I get sufficient space to get the new assembly back in to the socket, without perhaps taking the hub off the drive shaft and taking things from there. The perfect solution for me (as crude as it may sound), was firstly to secure the strut up into the car at the top mount (not torque tight though at this stage). Then just below the lower cup ring on the strut where the bottom of the spring is retained (actually just below the hose brackets located there to be precise), I fitted a 2" exhaust "U" clamp around the strut with the bulky part of the "U" clamp facing the rear of the car and just pinched the two nuts up (no need to be too tight). The plan was for this "U" clamp to act as good horizontal ledge/lip to then allow me jack the whole strut upwards and compress it a bit. I then got a piece to timber about 3/4" x 1 &1/2" (that's what worked for me.....if too big you cannot manoeuvre the strut when you compress it slightly.........and too small the wood will just simply break), I then lashed the piece of timber to the strut using 3 nylon tie wraps with the timber top located just below the bulky part of the "U" clamp created ledge/lip and then down between the gap next to the steering control arm towards the ground. I then used a trolley jack positioned in such a way to push the bottom of the timber upwards as vertically as possible to gently compress the strut and then guide the hub under the now compressed strut end and into the socket. I managed it incredibly easily first time, perhaps with some luck to get it first time, but a few trial and error adjustments and even perhaps a second pair of hands may work better for some others.

@Corysdiyauto

2 жыл бұрын

Robbo - Thanks for sharing your tip! I never would have thought of that one. That's definitely creative for sure!

j'ai changé ceux de l'arrière le Week end dernier, ce Week end je change les 2 de devant =) excellente vidéo merci

@Corysdiyauto

3 жыл бұрын

Made in Lorraine - Thanks for watching. I'm happy to be able to help you.

Excellent and clear video stage by stage thanks.

@Corysdiyauto

2 жыл бұрын

Robbo - Thank you!

great video and I am glad that I subscribed. Thanks

I just installed the very same quick struts in my mk4 golf (2007 city, a Canadian golf) I removed the axel (a 1 3/16” 12point socket and an impact popped it out), the tie rod, brake rotor and sway bar link. This let me remove the strut with the hub assembly attached, way easier to knock the old one out and hammer in the new strut. It sound like a lot of wrenching to get it out but it much easier this way, I think. BTW my spring was broken too. Sound pretty horrible with it broken

@Corysdiyauto

4 жыл бұрын

Kent Klapstein - That's good that you were able to get yours out. Yeah, a broken spring makes some noise!

Real nice job on the video

@Corysdiyauto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that.

Thanks for taking the time to make this video…it’s good timing, as this just happened to my Golf. Once you got the strut separated from the knuckle (with it still attached up top), was the spring fully decompressed at that stage, or was the strut spring still lodged at all against the underside of the wheel well? Also, how are the Moog springs working out?

@Corysdiyauto

5 жыл бұрын

AB - The spring was under pressure at that point since it was still in contact with the strut tower (body of the car). I just loosened the nut at the top of the strut and then it popped off. Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

Interesting, bought the exact same strut but mine is only "MONROE 171525 Quick-Strut" no "ST" like yours. it needed some hammering but went in good with the spreader in place.

@Corysdiyauto

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad that you had better luck than I did.

Great video. Best one I've seen. How did you hold the strut to torque the nut to 44 ft lbs at about 15:35?

@Corysdiyauto

5 жыл бұрын

David McDow - Thank you! The 7mm hex key holds the strut, while you tighten the nut with the 13/16" socket.

@dmcdow

5 жыл бұрын

@@Corysdiyauto - Ah, I see now. Thank you again for this great video!

@kentklapstein9879

4 жыл бұрын

He reused the the strut so it was the same as removal. If you use the quick strut then an offset box end will reach in and hold the nut and you can get a wrench on the end of the rod to tighten it. I installed a quick strut and with the weight on the wheels I hit the nut with an impact. Not the best because you can measure the torque but it may not be critical, just needs to hold the nut on, the torque doesn’t set a preload....

I wonder what the manufacturers are thinking. How can one tighten the strut top nut to corrent torque when there is no way to keep the rod in place like the original hex socket.... I was trying to get our MK4 front suspension strut changed. 2 checked 2 models from TRW and one was missing the plastic holder for the rubber bellow and the other had rod top like your quick strut. Useless parts manufacturers :(

I've never seen a spreader bit before, interesting! I've always used a chisel or an old flat screwdriver. I just jam it in the gap and tap it in with a hammer to spread it open. The bit is a cool idea but I wonder how long it holds up before snapping off?

@Corysdiyauto

3 жыл бұрын

James Pennington - The bit is very handy to have. It has to be hardened/tempered and seems to be made well! I don't know how long it will last, but I've used it numerous times and it never fails. I used to use an old screwdriver like you, and that always worked well too. Thanks for watching!

Hey Cory, I need to replace the front struts on my '02 Jetta and was wondering if you could give an update on how the Moog Quick Struts are doing? Like you said, there are so many choices out there. Your reply will help me make my decision. Thank you!

@Corysdiyauto

3 жыл бұрын

David McDow - I didn't end up using the quick struts, because I was unable to get the strut into the knuckle. It just wouldn't go in no matter how much I opened it up. I just replaced the spring with a MOOG spring temporarily, so that I could get back on the road, which worked fine. I wouldn't recommend using the quick struts because of that issue. I eventually replaced all of my suspension with Koni active red shocks/struts with H&R sport springs. I absolutely love the combination, but it wasn't the cheapest route. It was something that I had to save up for, so it all depends on what your budget is and what kind of ride you are looking for. I would definitely stay away from Suplex springs! I had 3 of these break on my Golf. They are poor quality in my opinion. If you choose Koni or Bilstein you're making a great choice. I hope that this helps.

@dmcdow

3 жыл бұрын

@@Corysdiyauto That helps greatly. Thank you!

Like David McDow below, I’m wondering how you’re supposed to torque the top nut to 44 ft lbs, since the hex bit goes through the socket, preventing the use of a torque wrench. Can’t seem to find an explanation anywhere...

@Corysdiyauto

2 жыл бұрын

You could use a crows foot to fit over the hex, and then use the torque wrench that way. Just make sure that the crow foot is 90° to the torque wrench handle so that the torque value doesn't change.

Looking for two of these all in one kits for my VW Bora 2005 1.9tdi 130bhp for sale in the United Kingdom but only finding the parts seperate.

@Corysdiyauto

2 жыл бұрын

The kit didn't work for me, so I just purchased the spring. You might have to purchase everything separately.

8:21 What's the name of this type of socket? Sockets that have the hex feature on the outside that allows a person to put an open end wrench on the socket.

@Corysdiyauto

4 жыл бұрын

RedondoBeach2 - This socket is an external hex head pass through socket. Spark plug sockets are designed this way and it helps to have a set for cases like this! Just pick up a 13/16" spark plug socket and you'll be able to get the job done.

@RedondoBeach2

4 жыл бұрын

@@Corysdiyauto Thank you. Also, what's your opinion of the Moog springs after nearly a year of use on your Golf? I purchased Bilstein heavy duty (B6) shocks for my '04 GTI but have not installed them yet. I'm gathering parts necessary to do a full suspension refresh. Part of that will include new springs. I'm trying to figure out what manufacturer produces the best quality and most durable springs for the Golf/GTI. Your opinion and rationale for that opinion is appreciated.

@Corysdiyauto

4 жыл бұрын

@@RedondoBeach2 - So far so good with the MOOG springs. They are definitely thicker in diameter compared to the Suplex springs that I originally had. When it comes to springs, there are so many options for the mk4. It all depends on what kind of ride you want to have. Eibach springs are a good option. I'm not a suspension expert by any means, but I won't be buying the Suplex springs anymore due to the experience that I had with the spring breaking.

Suplex is the worst springs ever. Both sides of mine broke in the exact same place after less than six months.

@Corysdiyauto

3 жыл бұрын

Bruce L. - I agree with you 100%

Hello I was wonder my friend ordered new struts for a 2005 golf and I’m not sure if the struts are not meant for the car, they look a little long and slightly stick out the bottom. Is that normal?

@Corysdiyauto

3 жыл бұрын

Twinner - It's hard to say without seeing the strut, but there are so many aftermarket companies that make suspension parts. They all have different designs, but I learned to never use cheap parts on my car. It's a decent amount of work to replace the front struts and I like to use quality parts from companies that only make shocks/struts such as Koni or Bilstein.

Whole strut was assembled in the USA, the piston was probably assembled in Mexico.

@Corysdiyauto

4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Schaefer - You might be right about that.

Cory, the springs you're replacing are at least the second set on the vehicle based on what's stated in the video. I'm interested in understanding why the OEM springs were initially replaced. Also, approximately how many miles and years did the car have at that time? Finally, were the OEM springs or even the springs that failed (the ones featured in this video), paired with a set of aftermarket shocks? The shocks on my '04 GTI will be replaced with Bilstein B4 shocks (fit/function like OEM) but I'm unsure if the springs should be replaced at that time or if it's okay to reuse the OEM springs with 130K miles. People have different opinions and rationale for either keeping the originals or replacing them with new springs. The easy answer is to replace them, but the few who suggested that, did not have good rationale for why they should be replaced. I'm interested in your opinion. If the OEM springs have not failed, would you replace them, and why or why not?

@Corysdiyauto

4 жыл бұрын

RedondoBeach2 - I replaced the OEM springs around 100,000 miles because they were pretty rusted and one of my rear springs was broken. I live in Western Pennsylvania and our winters are tough on vehicles due to the salt that's used on the roads. I wouldn't have replaced the springs otherwise. The car was 11 years old at the time of spring replacement. I replaced the springs with new OE Sachs shocks and struts at the same time. They are okay if you're on a budget, but I will be upgrading in the future.

@RedondoBeach2

4 жыл бұрын

@@Corysdiyauto Thank for explaining why the springs were replaced. My car is 16 years old now with the original springs. I'm trying to figure out what springs might be the best match for my car and the Bilstein shocks I already purchased. I'll talk to VW parts retailers to get more specific advice in that regard. My goal is to maintain the car's original ride quality but with better quality components, unless OEM is the best quality. Looks like you maintain your car well. The Golf IV is a good car. I want to keep mine for several more years. Thanks and have a good day.

uses standard socket on German car..... hmmmmm.

@Corysdiyauto

3 жыл бұрын

Shane - Sometimes you have to improvise if you don't have the exact tool. The 13/16" socket that I used is 20.6 mm which fit nice and snug over the 21 mm nut. It worked great!