2001-2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Rear Shock Replacement
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- 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Rear shock replacement.
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I would just like to say thank you for the tip on cycling the shocks and for great camera work. Not everyone has your camera skills, again thanks 😊!
Oh man! Thanks that means a lot. I’ve learned a lot how to do this better over the years.
Thank you, I need to do this on my wife's 2007 T&C and now I know how to do it and what is needed. Thank you!
Pretty easy and makes a huge difference to ride quality. 👍🏼
Love the work
Sometimes takes a bit of whacking to get it off? Always takes some whacking to get it off good sir.
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Just an FYI to get the tire off you can use a 2x4 and hammer as you did but most people don't carry them in their car so when you get a flat you won't have that available to use. The alternative method would be, loosen lug nuts while tire is still on the ground, do not remove lug nuts from wheel, jack up car till wheel is off the ground and check wheel to see if it is loose, if wheel is not loose lower wheel to ground again, this should loosen wheel from hub. On stubborn wheels you might have to raise and turn wheel a couple of times. I towed for a few years and there was only one time this method did not work. Happy Motoring.
Pro tip! Love it! 🙌🏼
Thanks. Very informative!
Thanks! Glad it helped! 👍🏼
Good video.
Thank you.
Glad it helped!
Did the van have the Nivomat system on the rear suspension?
thanks
Just Got My Shocks , Looks Pretty Straight Forward , ..Saw The Utah Plates , Used To Live In St. George , Cedar City ..Kingman Az. Now ..Tks For The Vid ..👍
Awesome! Thanks for taking time to comment. My parents are in St G. We live in SLC. Yeah the shock swap isn’t too bad if you don’t have a ton of rust.
Great video & well explained
Thanks. Appreciate that.
Great video
Thanks! Glad it helped! 👍🏼
Great video, thank you
You’re welcome. Thanks for taking time to comment. 🙌🏼
Thanks bro got it!
No problem 👍
Thanks God bless
question... How can I tell if its the shocks or suspension that is not good. When I hit a bump, i do bounce around in the van quite a bit.
I used to do deliveries where my boss would put lots of stuff and I would see my back end of my van very low.
Now perhaps this bit of info might help. When I do hit a bump, it sounds like my back in is hitting the ground. Perhaps its the shocks themselves being pushed down to the max?
thanks :-)
Start with the shocks. They are inexpensive and easy to replace. You’ll probably see a big enough improvement you won’t even think about the rest.
Ase master tech retired. 42 years in the business
A thin layer of Anti-Seize on the face of the wheel hub between the lug bolts will help prevent and/or reduce the wheel rusting onto the wheel hub.
Thanks buddy
Glad to help!
Thanks, I just did my 1999 Grand Caravan. The springs did not even pop back out when compressed
They were def spent then. Nice work! 🙌🏼
1:40 bent the pinch weld
1:43 I felt physical pain looking and how perfect your pinch welds were until you crushed it with your jack stand lol
Everything is gonna be ok here! Better than used, not quite new!
I just bought a 2006. Had 7 people totalling about 1000 pounds. Every dip in the road brought a banging sound from underneath as though it was bottoming out. Don't know if any suspension parts are broken. Any ideas?
Bottoming out would be the first thing to check. I would look for other warn parts as well.
@@troysgarage same thing with weight on the rear hear a big popping noise like when the struts are bad. However I changed all already. Still getting the popping noise on the left rear.
For those stuck wheels, good kick... I found out get a spare wheel and use that to knock off the stuck tire.
Use whatever you can find. Dang rust! 🤨🤛🏼
Your jounce bumpers look MUCH bigger than mine. Was there a different option that would require larger jounce bumpers? Towing package?
I don’t believe this van had the tow package. There was no hitch or any other indication of it. Not sure why the difference. 🤷🏼♂️
Just realized that the reason mine are so much smaller is that they have disintegrated. I never tow and hardly ever carry anyone in the back of the vehicle, so the jounce bumpers never need to get engaged. So I never noticed that they were falling apart.
Did you Torque the bolts on the shocks, or are they "loose" for shock movement?
Torque them tight or they will “clunk” when you hit bumps. They should be tight.
Hey, im installing a remote start in our 07 grand caravan sxt with the 3.8, in the summer im redoing our wheels because its corroded and has curbrash. Also I an doing a full suspension upgrade since it hasent been done since stock. Changing front struts, rear leafsprings and shocks. Debating on getting shocks with springs. I need something that will be heavy duty also giving excellent ride quality like my audi. I know its alot to ask for but I just want to know my options before I click buy. Thanks!
Sounds like a major overhaul. If you’re looking for more load capacity you will need helper spring shocks. If going for original ride quality then the stock shocks linked here work great. All the changes you mention here would make it like a brand new van. Pretty cool. 😎
@@troysgarage thanks! Yeah i just really need the back to not like sink a whole ton when its loaded. Also! Any idea on how the fix the huge wind noise in the grand caravan? LIke on the highway. Sounds like a doors open. I heard peoplet talking about people saying to replace the seals or add sound deadning
It’s the door seals for sure.
@@troysgarage alright, it’s never been replaced. The only thing I did to those door seals was put silicone lubricant on it so it doesn’t dry rot. Maybe it’s time for a chance since it’s about 15 years old. It’s in great condition tho. No water coming in the cabin at all. Any idea where I should buy it online from. Trying to get best bang for my buck. Thanks!
@@troysgarage Quick update lol, remote start was fully installed and working. I’m doing the struts and rear shocks. My dad got Monroe parts for everything. For the rear it’s shocks that have a spring around them and have some type of gas in them which lifts the rear when it’s starts to sag when loaded. Not exactly sure how it will work but once I install it I’ll test it out. We took out extra warrantee just incase anything happens. Also do you recommend to do the struts on the front or the shocks first? Just trying to save some time lol.
Were those Nivomat originals ?
Mine has Nivomat and im hoping i dont have replace with Same as they are 200 a piece on the cheap and 600 apiece on average which is ridiculous .
Does not say if Gabriel Guardian is self leveling or not
Self leveling is expensive. These are simple gas shocks on this one.
If i rear poppin in the rear of my 2003 dodge caravan what is it
Probably something with the suspension. Does it happen when you hit bumps? When you hit the brakes? Need more info to be able to help.
Wondering how the new shocks have held up over time?
We sold the van about 6 months ago but they were still performing well when we sold it. I have no doubt they will last for several years. 👍🏼
@@troysgarage Awesome, Thank you. I just ordered some. I'm in Utah too and wanted to be sure they held up. Thanks for the video and the reply.
Gotta love the Great Salt Roads! 🤷🏼♂️🤣
@@troysgarage I'll be doing some in salt lake on a town and country here soon. Thx for the vid
Gabriel guardian are $16 on rock auto, scared to use them since it states made in china, ordered ultra we will see how long they last
Just replaced my oem ones with fcs ones or something like that. Hopefully they last pretty long. They’re only like 25 bucks apiece.
انت رجل رائع جميل شكرا لك استمر بالتوفيق انا املك واحده موديل 2001 تاون اند كانتري لكن اعاني كثيراً حيث لا يوجد قطع اورجينال مثلا أمريكا كندا فقط يوجد قطع صنع الصين وهيا لاتصلح وشكرا لك على التوضيح
Thank you. 👍
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Love the video hate hate hate the music
Yeah I agree. I over did the music. I’ve learned a lot over the years. Thanks for watching and for the feedback. Watch some of my newer stuff. I’d bet you’ll be impressed. 🤷🏼♂️🙌🏼
Trying to find American made shocks, brake items, tools, is impossible nowadays. It seems like we don’t make these anymore. I wonder where the car manufacturers get their parts?
Everything is “chenesium” these days. It’s sad!
Slather that anti-seize on all metal parts that join.
Pro tip! 🙌🏼
You do realize, that there are different road isolation dampers. One works on the compression and one works on extension. Then there is gas charged.
Tons of options for mods, but for OEM level replacement this was perfect.
Se le olvidó calibrar el torque de los tornillos 😉
Torqued so tight they don’t fall off. Never had a problem going by feel with some experience.
What is the mileage|?
About 138,000
Stop torquing lug nuts with air tools!! only 100 ft/lb
Not torquing it dude, just screwing it on till it hits.. then you hand tighten it, must use a torque wrench if you are quite strong cause it will feel like butter tightening and shearing a nut is no fun... tap and die set inbound.
dont put on crappy "music" some of us dont want to listen or we mute then dont hear you. If we watch at night its too loud and can wake the house. if you dont talk continiously leave it dead.
My editing skills have improved over the years. I wish I could go back with the experience I’ve gained and kind of start over. Hope the video helped even if if the music wasn’t to your liking. 🤷🏼♂️