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Will be showing this video to hubby. He will be replacing these on my SUV, 05'. This is my "mussel car", can't see me paying 50k ever for a car. Brother-in-law just did, looks pretty, but it's still an old car that is a money pit. I'm further ahead in the game to keep my car in good shape. I can enjoy what I have right now and wait for it to become a classic. Just my opinion. Love the vid, thanks!
On most struts, you can't just pop the assembly back on the car. Before removing the assembly from the car, note the orientation of the top mount. There is an arrow, or large a painted dot to show which way the mount is oriented to the body. If not, paint an arrow on the old mount to indicate which way is forward. Or, take a picture. The mount is usually offset, so that you can adjust camber by rotating the mount before attaching to the car body. You will want to orient the mount to be rotated to the same orientation as the original. If you did not note the position of the strut mount before you removed it, you are screwed.
"You can look up the torque specs if that's something that you're interested in, but I'm just going to torque the ever loving Hell out of it!!!" 😆 Very helpful video though, thanks!👍
Before you install the strut, take a high speed air powered rotory tool and elongate the upper of the bottom bolts holes. Then when you install the strut, push in at the base of the strut while tightening the lower bolts. This will give you the negative camber you need. Always take it to an alignment shop when finished. I've done alignments for 10 years now, and this is how we get them right
I tried some name brand quick struts on my Chevy van. They are made to fit many vehicles, so they will be variances. Mine dropped the body height over an inch and it caused some high speed vibration. I ended up just buying the struts, new bearing plate, and used the factory springs. Height restored and vibration gone. These aftermarket, foriegn made parts are sometimes not what they appear. Buyer beware. I saved money by reusing the springs, but took it in the shorts by having to do the job twice.
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Great video. Straight to the point. No "b.s.ing" around. Thanks man!
Thank you this video and your knowledge made changing the Strut in my daughters truck so much easier!!!
Will be showing this video to hubby. He will be replacing these on my SUV, 05'. This is my "mussel car", can't see me paying 50k ever for a car. Brother-in-law just did, looks pretty, but it's still an old car that is a money pit. I'm further ahead in the game to keep my car in good shape. I can enjoy what I have right now and wait for it to become a classic. Just my opinion. Love the vid, thanks!
Just subscribed. My equinox is needing new struts. Me and my friend are gonna do it ourselves. Every crack in the road u feel. 180,000 miles
The original struts on my '16 Equinox finally gave out on me at 254,000 km. they had a good run!
@@doubleitp mine is a 2014 and need replacement at 205k
I have 60,000 our roads are terrible been in construction since I bought the car should I go ahead and replace as well?
Thanks Mark! Awesome video - got it done in a few hours. Saved a ton of money
Hey , how did this repair improve the drive in general ?
Very well done, sets my mind at ease.
Great mechanical ability. Nice.
Outstanding instruction
Thank you for the detailed information.
What sounds do bad struts make
Great video I'll be doing that job soon. Thanks👍
Awesome. Thanks. Should be the same for my wife’s captiva
I know this video is quite old, but is that a crack near the yellow line that appears to be where the A arm mounts to the chassis?
Thankfully you are teaching me
Very well , good video , thanks
Can a faulty struts cause loud clicking noises when stopping and going over bumps.
faulty strut or sway bar links
Clear, no nonsense.
Thank you, you helped me.
On most struts, you can't just pop the assembly back on the car.
Before removing the assembly from the car, note the orientation of the top mount. There is an arrow, or large a painted dot to show which way the mount is oriented to the body. If not, paint an arrow on the old mount to indicate which way is forward. Or, take a picture.
The mount is usually offset, so that you can adjust camber by rotating the mount before attaching to the car body.
You will want to orient the mount to be rotated to the same orientation as the original. If you did not note the position of the strut mount before you removed it, you are screwed.
"screwed" is a bit much, you might just have three positions to try
When I bought my quick strut, both mounting brackets were turned 180 degrees the wrong direction. Correct side as well
Is that impact wrench a 1/4" or half?
Thsnks for the video
Good video,thanks bro.
What impact driver is that?
Hi do u have any idea if I can lower my terrain with any kit?
"You can look up the torque specs if that's something that you're interested in, but I'm just going to torque the ever loving Hell out of it!!!" 😆 Very helpful video though, thanks!👍
@@nogripes 100lbs?
That was a cordless impact driver?
it was helpful but I gotta get all the tools for the job
Did you have positive wheel camber? I just replaced my brothers and now there is a lot of positive wheel camber. Any suggestions?
I have the same issue. What did you do to ressolve this? Im considering putting in the old springs.
this guy explains why you should be careful buying quick struts th-cam.com/video/a3bncShvmHU/w-d-xo.html
Before you install the strut, take a high speed air powered rotory tool and elongate the upper of the bottom bolts holes. Then when you install the strut, push in at the base of the strut while tightening the lower bolts. This will give you the negative camber you need. Always take it to an alignment shop when finished. I've done alignments for 10 years now, and this is how we get them right
quick dumb ? wtf is a positive wheel camber
appreciate the video
This video help me a lot thank you
I tried some name brand quick struts on my Chevy van. They are made to fit many vehicles, so they will be variances. Mine dropped the body height over an inch and it caused some high speed vibration. I ended up just buying the struts, new bearing plate, and used the factory springs. Height restored and vibration gone. These aftermarket, foriegn made parts are sometimes not what they appear. Buyer beware. I saved money by reusing the springs, but took it in the shorts by having to do the job twice.
I was quoted 1250 for two struts and shocks
Thank you I subbed
What model Craftsman impact did you buy
Great job buddy!
Buen vídeo excelente saludos🔔🔔🔔🔔🤝👍🇺🇸
Those bolts on top of the strut should of been torqued to 18 ft lb, I'm thinking you way over tightened them.
what happens if he over tighten them
@@blesdavis7637 He could of stripped the screws, snapped the screw heads or damaged the threads. There are torque specs for a reason.
He said "Crapsman" LOL
I’ve never had a problem with a Craftsman tool.
you didn't check the lower ball joint, !