@@yosemite-e2v im a truck driver. I drive the roads out east. Im more worried about loose truck tires bouncing down the road..saw more of those than worn out car suspensions.
Just did the shocks on my 97 Grand Marquis, I used KYB gas adjust replacements, I also changed out the sway bar bushings and end links. Huge improvement. The car used to roll turning corners now it is nice and flat.
I had an 04 and man I loved that car, it was spacious and comfy, it was an lx model which was all leather and the pedals had button to move em closer or further away I thought was cool af. I remember I bought that beauty for 6 grand in 2008 with like 55,000 miles on it, it was absolutely mint, did nothing besides change the oil n put roughly 50k on it. Can you believe the headlight module chip was bad in those cars, for the year I had anyway. Scumbag Ford after so many complaints from so many people and after they know the majority have already been fixed and they have that data, finally put out recall to have it fixed like 3 months after I sold it, I was so mad. I used to have to drive around with my high beams, except they wouldn't work in the normal setting they'd only work when you pushed the stalk forward ( or whatever direction to just flash), so id drive around at night and had to hold that stupid thing in place if I drove anywhere blinding everyone as I went. that stupid plug and play box which was really easy to replace was anywhere between 500 and 800 dollars. When they first starting breaking, it'd intermittently work, and shut off for a few seconds than turn back on, then you could buy a little more time by hitting the box where that module was located and it'd work. then it'd eventually just not work and you might get lucky rarely n get it turn on. The craziest thing is that it was your headlights literally, that would just turn off as your driving which is the craziest thing if you think about it. They knew about this flaw and continued building cars with this flaw because they had a parts bin filled with these things paid for because they didn't change much on these vehicles over the years which is why they were so dependable, point is, I hate ford to this day for that one mistake they made not fixing my car sooner.
@@todtalk3912 I had that problem also. The capacitors were bad in the LCM, I sent it to a guy that rebuilds them and he charged me about $100.00 to rebuild it. I bought this car 7 years ago with low mileage for 2K, It has 200 000 miles on it now. The clear coat is peeling on it but the car is still solid (very little rust). I was going to get something newer but this car has been so good I thought I would keep it and fix it up. I put some new headlights and parking lights and a new exhaust system front to back, new shocks/swaybar links and bushings , new tires, new battery and alternator, new 02 sensors, MAF sensor, changed out the diff fluid and tranny fluid. I gave it a good tune up and it runs and drives like new now. I think the car will last another 5 years now easy.
@@davidbrennan5my Camry feels like is wobbled side to side when turning slow, is that what was happening to u? I wanna know cause I need to replace my tires but want to fix whatever this problem is too cause idk if it will ruin the tires
@@davidbrennan5idk if it’s just the tires ride or if they’re out of balance or misaligned tires or if it’s something messed up with the suspension system or other parts what. But little non dramatic looking bumps on road feel excessive and dramatic and the ride sounds loud
My shocks on my 08 Acura TSX are all pretty gone but my car doesn’t bounce but you can hear the shocks are squeaky when coming to a stop or going over bumps , funny my car still is smooth but forsure could be smoother
I really wonder if my shocks are bad. They are very easy to push down bur they dont really bounce they will just come right back and stay put but when you push down you only habe little resistance. Anyone got an idea?
My struts are completely gone. and bounces like crazy when you go over bumps or just drive down the road , but if you try to push it down when it's parked it doesn't do it. It's pretty stiff.. so yeah you can't tell by just doing that
How do I check this on an SUV/truck? It’s a Cadillac Escalade . I don’t really need to check it though because I can’t drive yet but my dad has one and I’m just curious
What if it doesn't bounce but when you have 3 weighted people in the back seat and the right back side of the car is able to carry the load firmly but the left back tire is almost hitting the back fender. Does it mean my shock is bad or the bad spring is bad?
Hi. My brand new Toyota doesn't bounce..at all. If I go over a speed bump, the back end just comes back down hard ! With a bang ! Startles me. I've gone over the same bumps with other cars and it's not like that. I wasn't carrying anything at all in the back. Is that suppose to be some kind of normal ? Sounds & feels like it's harming the car.
Fyi that was a strut you were holding not a shock. Since you are some how TH-cam's favorite mechanic you should at least try and call things by their correct name
Doesn't that celica have 5sfe engine I got 2 with 5sfe 98 99 camry 4 cylinder that I absolutely love driving and working on so easy and absolutely a tank of an engine to use
Scotty: Ford says lifetime ATF in my 2014 F150 V6 w/6R80 trans.. I'm sitting here with 2 Gal of Mercon LV and a fluid sucker. Question: Just Rolled over 70K Miles.. running/shifting perfect in every way. Should I do an ATF Suck Out Replace what came out type of AFT change or trust "Lifetime"?
Car manufacturers determine whatever they want to be “lifetime.” Could be 100k miles or sooner, they want you to buy another car. Scotty recommends a tranny flush every 100k miles on “lifetime” ATF just to be safe.
Thing I hated about GTA IV is that vehicles bounced like their shocks where shot. I one time saw a car on the road that reminded me of the game. Its rear just kept bouncing and bouncing.
Fox shocks on my 2019 4runner trd pro keep failing. Three of the four are needed to replacedby thirty thousand miles. Toyota or any company in the future I won't touch anything with fox shocks on them with a thirty nine and a half foot pole.
YEAH EXACTLY ITS REALLY EASY TO CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE now all I wonder about is why don't people use their f*cking brain when the tire lamp turns on to just check their God damn tire pressure on the next gas station 🙄 no hate against customers, I like them they're mostly nice and understanding but sometimes I just don't understand the world anymore.
Hey scotty what if my shocks dont bounce up and down at all? They just feel super stiff. They’re the original factory installed equipment from a 2010 kia soul ! and have 135,xxx miles on them. It does not bounce👌🏽 Zero bounce
I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla with 240k miles. It runs well but I know it for sure needs new shocks. I got my tires replaces a few months ago and the tire tread was very uneven. On one other rear back wheels the car body is low to the tire. But I don't know how long my car will last and I don't want to put unnecessary money into it. My only concern is, are bad shocks dangerous? Or at one point would they be dangerous. I could care less about how the car drives. I just want to be safe.
Hey ya’ll ! Looking for feedback on a 2008 Jeep Patriot 174,000 New Auto Transmission. One owner (55 ish). Clean. Normal wear. Receipts and oil change history. Asking $3000. I’m in search of a daily runner (under 30 miles daily).
Sooo my shocked were replaced 5 yrs ago,every time I take an uneven corner I hear metal grinding . From inspection the "shocks" are even more wore out than the original 2000 ones,should I replace them or keep grinding??
For sure replace them and be sure your mechanic do it right, is very easy to make mistakes în installing, then your shocks will be even worse în like 10k Miles :) If you dont replace them u will have more problems with suspension
yes, but clearly theres another problem causing this as 5 years is awful fast. can't get into detail as i don't know what your car is but we atleast know that the shocks being worn in 5 years is just the symptom of a bigger problem.
@@willfisher1464 ouch yea I’m a Ford guy but that was not a good hour for Ford. Not until 2008 anyway. These were notorious for sagging too much in the rear causing almost these exact symptoms. But the strange thing is not all of them did it. So I guess what I would do id check all fastening points as simply not being tight enough would cause it, I’d check my seals as they can indicate a lot about a problem. And if it’s that bad I would just check all suspension components on all 4 corners, im certain a visual inspection would point you in the direction of the culprit. And I hope nobody did any spring cutting as doing it wrong could really cause some chaos.
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What company makes the best shocks?
Everyone went real quiet when Scotty’s celica became the fastest car in gta
yea scotty paid off gta v we need a video from scotty explaining why he paid
can you explain please? in which gta episode?
@@EasternUNO Gta online?
Really?
*sees car in a secluded parking lot bouncing around*
Damn, must have bad shocks
when the car is a bouncing, don't come knocking
When you see a car going down the highway just bouncing around, you know they've gone way too long, and it's actually unsafe.
So about 90 percent of these cars in Detroit 😂
@@sharifnasser7635 this is why in Germany the technical inspection on cars is mandatory
I never see that..and it doesnt happen..//in the 70s i had one bouncy car..shocks are very durable the last 40 years
@@pootthatbak2578 As someone who drives the highways of California for his job, I see it on an all too regular basis.
@@yosemite-e2v im a truck driver. I drive the roads out east. Im more worried about loose truck tires bouncing down the road..saw more of those than worn out car suspensions.
Just did the shocks on my 97 Grand Marquis, I used KYB gas adjust replacements, I also changed out the sway bar bushings and end links. Huge improvement. The car used to roll turning corners now it is nice and flat.
I had an 04 and man I loved that car, it was spacious and comfy, it was an lx model which was all leather and the pedals had button to move em closer or further away I thought was cool af. I remember I bought that beauty for 6 grand in 2008 with like 55,000 miles on it, it was absolutely mint, did nothing besides change the oil n put roughly 50k on it. Can you believe the headlight module chip was bad in those cars, for the year I had anyway. Scumbag Ford after so many complaints from so many people and after they know the majority have already been fixed and they have that data, finally put out recall to have it fixed like 3 months after I sold it, I was so mad. I used to have to drive around with my high beams, except they wouldn't work in the normal setting they'd only work when you pushed the stalk forward ( or whatever direction to just flash), so id drive around at night and had to hold that stupid thing in place if I drove anywhere blinding everyone as I went. that stupid plug and play box which was really easy to replace was anywhere between 500 and 800 dollars. When they first starting breaking, it'd intermittently work, and shut off for a few seconds than turn back on, then you could buy a little more time by hitting the box where that module was located and it'd work. then it'd eventually just not work and you might get lucky rarely n get it turn on. The craziest thing is that it was your headlights literally, that would just turn off as your driving which is the craziest thing if you think about it. They knew about this flaw and continued building cars with this flaw because they had a parts bin filled with these things paid for because they didn't change much on these vehicles over the years which is why they were so dependable, point is, I hate ford to this day for that one mistake they made not fixing my car sooner.
@@todtalk3912 I had that problem also. The capacitors were bad in the LCM, I sent it to a guy that rebuilds them and he charged me about $100.00 to rebuild it. I bought this car 7 years ago with low mileage for 2K, It has 200 000 miles on it now. The clear coat is peeling on it but the car is still solid (very little rust). I was going to get something newer but this car has been so good I thought I would keep it and fix it up. I put some new headlights and parking lights and a new exhaust system front to back, new shocks/swaybar links and bushings , new tires, new battery and alternator, new 02 sensors, MAF sensor, changed out the diff fluid and tranny fluid. I gave it a good tune up and it runs and drives like new now. I think the car will last another 5 years now easy.
@@todtalk3912 same thing for me 04 marquis damn light switch
@@davidbrennan5my Camry feels like is wobbled side to side when turning slow, is that what was happening to u? I wanna know cause I need to replace my tires but want to fix whatever this problem is too cause idk if it will ruin the tires
@@davidbrennan5idk if it’s just the tires ride or if they’re out of balance or misaligned tires or if it’s something messed up with the suspension system or other parts what. But little non dramatic looking bumps on road feel excessive and dramatic and the ride sounds loud
My shocks on my 08 Acura TSX are all pretty gone but my car doesn’t bounce but you can hear the shocks are squeaky when coming to a stop or going over bumps , funny my car still is smooth but forsure could be smoother
Oh hell yeah Scotty has short reels now?!! Old man’s up to date with technology too huh 🚗
He's not old...
@@ThePhilosophicalOnehe’s gotta be like 60 right?
@@TwenOalley yeah but I consider that young lol. To each his own though.
Even small advice like this one can be a great help!!
Worn shocks are rather nice to be honest. It makes small bumps more comfortable. Though it's not good with big ones, like speed bumps.
Except for that one sensitive passenger that gets seasick easy
@@Justin-nx3pw Passengers? What are those?
I remember the car from the movie Uncle Buck, how that thing would bounce.
YES!!! I always thought it would be so funny to take the shocks out of a car like that for fun. Man I love that movie
When my car bounces that's a good thing 😉😁
I really wonder if my shocks are bad. They are very easy to push down bur they dont really bounce they will just come right back and stay put but when you push down you only habe little resistance. Anyone got an idea?
Another thing I have heard you will have a lot of Tire cupping when your shocks are worn out and you will hear lots of noise from the tires
What if it doesn’t bounce but had a hard bang from pot holes??
😂😂
My struts are completely gone. and bounces like crazy when you go over bumps or just drive down the road , but if you try to push it down when it's parked it doesn't do it. It's pretty stiff.. so yeah you can't tell by just doing that
Scottys Celica is as tight as they can be...
What..?
If see a car going down the road bouncing, it's Scotty having a heated conversation.
Lol! I get the picture!
When the Lexus IS rockin’ don’t come knockin’
Thank you Scotty.
How do I check this on an SUV/truck?
It’s a Cadillac Escalade . I don’t really need to check it though because I can’t drive yet but my dad has one and I’m just curious
We love Scotty!
What if it doesn't bounce but when you have 3 weighted people in the back seat and the right back side of the car is able to carry the load firmly but the left back tire is almost hitting the back fender.
Does it mean my shock is bad or the bad spring is bad?
Good tip, thank you for this!
The shock in my 03 VW have never been changed. Is that k? The frame is not gonna come off, is it?
As long as the shocks are good and the frame isn’t rusted it should be good. VWs were good cars back then especially jettas
@@buttmunch1457 👍it is a Jetta. Glad to hear that
What if I like my rear end to bounce?
Hi. My brand new Toyota doesn't bounce..at all. If I go over a speed bump, the back end just comes back down hard ! With a bang ! Startles me. I've gone over the same bumps with other cars and it's not like that. I wasn't carrying anything at all in the back. Is that suppose to be some kind of normal ? Sounds & feels like it's harming the car.
@7D It's a brand new 2023 car so it shouldn't be worn. thx for your input though
What about the car sitting lower on one side?
A shocking video!
They love to watch her "STRUT". Comes as no "SHOCK", driving w/ either one, worn, puts everyone on the road in danger! 😲
Makes sense, I’m gonna make sure my car doesn’t bounce
Dontcha love Scotty!
Remove the spring. There will be no more bouncing.
I think my rear shocks need replaced on my 1989 Nissan Sentra
I purposely made my girls car bouncy. She always drives when we go somewhere now haha
So many guys change struts that aren't bad.
I sold my car i don't care anymore finally im free like a bird
It is a good time to sell!
Liked the motorcycle, behind 👍🙂
Fyi that was a strut you were holding not a shock. Since you are some how TH-cam's favorite mechanic you should at least try and call things by their correct name
Doesn't that celica have 5sfe engine I got 2 with 5sfe 98 99 camry 4 cylinder that I absolutely love driving and working on so easy and absolutely a tank of an engine to use
Great information
but is it dangerous when i hear knocking sounds from the back when i go over bumps
No. It is just the person in the trunk, trying to let you know to take it easy.
I got the front struts changed on my car and the ride height is now higher! What does that mean? The original struts are still on the back tires.
Not specifically leak oil,,it could be dry and still be bad
More like why Scott Kilmer is annoying and obsessed with Japanese cars 🤣
Scotty: Ford says lifetime ATF in my 2014 F150 V6 w/6R80 trans.. I'm sitting here with 2 Gal of Mercon LV and a fluid sucker. Question:
Just Rolled over 70K Miles.. running/shifting perfect in every way. Should I do an ATF Suck Out Replace what came out type of AFT change or trust "Lifetime"?
Car manufacturers determine whatever they want to be “lifetime.” Could be 100k miles or sooner, they want you to buy another car. Scotty recommends a tranny flush every 100k miles on “lifetime” ATF just to be safe.
What if my car is the Maybach and I’m listening to Weekend by Jordan Burns?
Ultra ~Scotty the great! Love your videos man
Mine have been a lil squeaky. Can I just buy a shock absorber lubricant?
If my cars shocks fail, it's goodbye car.
Why
@@sategllib2191 Is an uneconomical fix. It would exceed the value of the car. Its a 20 year old toyota so I don't think they will go anytime soon.
I don't like watching this guy he talks way to much& doesn't get to the point
That celica might be the messiah..does the messiah have to be in human form?
Thing I hated about GTA IV is that vehicles bounced like their shocks where shot. I one time saw a car on the road that reminded me of the game. Its rear just kept bouncing and bouncing.
Daddy Chill! I'm here to deliver your package.
I gotta say though, it's really fun to bounce down the street when they go out.
Fox shocks on my 2019 4runner trd pro keep failing. Three of the four are needed to replacedby thirty thousand miles. Toyota or any company in the future I won't touch anything with fox shocks on them with a thirty nine and a half foot pole.
What if you like a bouncy car? 😆🚙
Omg I've seen the car bouncing sooo baaad lol.
YEAH EXACTLY ITS REALLY EASY TO CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE now all I wonder about is why don't people use their f*cking brain when the tire lamp turns on to just check their God damn tire pressure on the next gas station 🙄 no hate against customers, I like them they're mostly nice and understanding but sometimes I just don't understand the world anymore.
He really loves that celica!! 😍
That test is useless for struts.
Nice Honda dirtbike
🎵 Bounce baby bounce 😄👍
Hey scotty what if my shocks dont bounce up and down at all? They just feel super stiff. They’re the original factory installed equipment from a 2010 kia soul ! and have 135,xxx miles on them. It does not bounce👌🏽 Zero bounce
I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla with 240k miles. It runs well but I know it for sure needs new shocks. I got my tires replaces a few months ago and the tire tread was very uneven. On one other rear back wheels the car body is low to the tire. But I don't know how long my car will last and I don't want to put unnecessary money into it. My only concern is, are bad shocks dangerous? Or at one point would they be dangerous. I could care less about how the car drives. I just want to be safe.
Hey ya’ll ! Looking for feedback on a 2008 Jeep Patriot 174,000 New Auto Transmission. One owner (55 ish). Clean. Normal wear. Receipts and oil change history. Asking $3000. I’m in search of a daily runner (under 30 miles daily).
can you talk about the new Nissan Z please
Pleas for the love of all that is holy .. be careful if changing the coil springs ... removing those wrong will kill you
I want this guy to describe everything now I love how he does videos! Lol
Sometimes people don't realize that the most biggest issues are the simplest Solutions
But scotty thats a mcpherson strut
Way too much air also imagine if it called for 32 psi and you had 70 in there it'll bounce guaranteed
Hey Scotty, it's 2021 you need to do a video to teach these 30 year olds how to check tire pressure?
Your pronouncing celica wrong
Sooo my shocked were replaced 5 yrs ago,every time I take an uneven corner I hear metal grinding . From inspection the "shocks" are even more wore out than the original 2000 ones,should I replace them or keep grinding??
For sure replace them and be sure your mechanic do it right, is very easy to make mistakes în installing, then your shocks will be even worse în like 10k Miles :) If you dont replace them u will have more problems with suspension
yes, but clearly theres another problem causing this as 5 years is awful fast. can't get into detail as i don't know what your car is but we atleast know that the shocks being worn in 5 years is just the symptom of a bigger problem.
Bought a 2000 taurus fore 800 have put 1200 into repairs, now this..
@@andreiradumitrica2358 my mechanic who was super good died 8 yrs ago,so I am trying to learn how to do this stuff on my own...
@@willfisher1464 ouch yea I’m a Ford guy but that was not a good hour for Ford. Not until 2008 anyway. These were notorious for sagging too much in the rear causing almost these exact symptoms. But the strange thing is not all of them did it. So I guess what I would do id check all fastening points as simply not being tight enough would cause it, I’d check my seals as they can indicate a lot about a problem. And if it’s that bad I would just check all suspension components on all 4 corners, im certain a visual inspection would point you in the direction of the culprit. And I hope nobody did any spring cutting as doing it wrong could really cause some chaos.
My 99 crv was banging in the front! Put on Monroe quick struts and it rides like a dream now!
Can they be bad if the shocks are too stiff. I feel like my front ones are very stiff
scotty’s rear shocks are always damaged ;)
Can you fix my car?
I removed my shocks on devile. Most beautiful thing ever
His hairs are like Pakistani all rounder Shahid afridi.
No, it probably means someone turns your car into a taxi.
Who bets Scotty had a shocking customer 30 minutes ago.
How do you check your upper control arms for wear?
I wanna hear about the CRF in the background
I like that dirt bike in the background
Yes but is the same test relevant to struts?
Also need to check if the spring is broken
Yah man
You are my hero !!!!
Scottaaaaay!!
His forehead is getting bigger
I got new shocks, new tires , balanced and it still bounces...2013 Toyota sienna