I use those same shocks. They were Monroe and now every time I turn I get up that creaking noise. I think I have defective strut bearings that came on the complete set that I got… they sound extremely dry
I've had that too. Not really much you can do about it except then change the strut bearing. That kind of wipes out the purpose of a quick strut assembly!
Thanks for the vid I got everything loose but the strut bolts wouldn’t come loose from the spindle!! You know how you hook that pliers up to the bolt and you just seem like you just pull them out my won’t budge!! Any suggestions??
I put my pliers on the bolt end (incase its not seized i dont want it to free spin) & the impact on the nut. The bolt typically is seized in place so if you get the nut to come free usually for the seized bolt i thread the nut on enough to where its flush with the end of the bolt (to protect the threads) & hit it a few times with a mallet. If that doesn't work use a torch on the bolt & try the process again. Those tricks always work for me but if not for you using a ball joint press & pressing it out would be my last option.
Man I needed a 2.5lb hammer and then bolts flung out!! Took me 90 mins total both sides!! That count jacking up the car and tires!!! I appreciate the video!!!
Hey man great vid, am also going to do this. Can you share where you placed the Jack? Is it the subframe? I heard the pinchwelds were weak on this car so wondering if I should Jack on the subframe.
I have stands just don’t use them sometimes if I don’t feel it’s necessary unless I’m going completely under a vehicle, I know what to expect otherwise.
Thank you. Today I changed mine and found your video as reference. Thanks from Mexico City!
Thanks for watching my vid, Glad it helped.
What was the symptom that determined replacement? What was the customer complaining about?
I use those same shocks. They were Monroe and now every time I turn I get up that creaking noise. I think I have defective strut bearings that came on the complete set that I got… they sound extremely dry
I've had that too. Not really much you can do about it except then change the strut bearing. That kind of wipes out the purpose of a quick strut assembly!
@@42lookc Yea it sucked but I actually contacted Rockauto and they sent me new ones-sucked I had to redo both sides but no more noise so Im happy lol
@@hunterm.172 Right on! 🙂
Bro thanks for the video ! Also use a jack stand I was stressing the whole time for you. Stay alive and make more videos
Thanks for the vid I got everything loose but the strut bolts wouldn’t come loose from the spindle!! You know how you hook that pliers up to the bolt and you just seem like you just pull them out my won’t budge!! Any suggestions??
I put my pliers on the bolt end (incase its not seized i dont want it to free spin) & the impact on the nut. The bolt typically is seized in place so if you get the nut to come free usually for the seized bolt i thread the nut on enough to where its flush with the end of the bolt (to protect the threads) & hit it a few times with a mallet. If that doesn't work use a torch on the bolt & try the process again. Those tricks always work for me but if not for you using a ball joint press & pressing it out would be my last option.
Man I needed a 2.5lb hammer and then bolts flung out!! Took me 90 mins total both sides!! That count jacking up the car and tires!!! I appreciate the video!!!
does the vehicle need an alignment afterworlds? does the steering wheel say centered?
The steering typically stays center when replacing with an oem spec part.
Anytime you replace a strut,you should get an alignment
Bro really swapped out a strut with vice grips and a impact driver 😂😂😂 I ain’t even mad
What sound was it making how did you know it was the shock and not the strut
Hey man, stay safe, use jack stands. You never know if/when a jack could fail or slip.
Hey man great vid, am also going to do this. Can you share where you placed the Jack? Is it the subframe? I heard the pinchwelds were weak on this car so wondering if I should Jack on the subframe.
What brand of shock did you go with?
i don't remember it was a clients car
but I know it was an OEM spec replacement in a yellow box with blue lettering.
@@hoodbillysyellow and blue is bilstein
Looks like a kyb quick strut tho 🤔
I wish I had someone to do mines on my care I’m going to watch how to do it and do it myself
Just don't trust that floor jack by itself to suspend that vehicle weight. Use jack stands and block those wheels.
What's the point of watching your leg ?
Bro do you have Jack stands? Never use a jack as stands it's dangerous brother.
I have stands just don’t use them sometimes if I don’t feel it’s necessary unless I’m going completely under a vehicle, I know what to expect otherwise.
thank you! time for me to do it 👌👌👌
No problem, Thanks for watching best of luck to you.
@@hoodbillys went perfect. a couple nuts were difficult to remove, but reassembly was cake.
I have a 18 just touched 80k
Think it's time for me to replace?
@@Lord_Don couldn't hurt. My tire had wear patterns that indicated resonance bouncing and made a replacement an easy decision.
@@King_Kristof thanks broski! What’s a good brand for a smooth ride?
looks simple its been awhile like 30 yrs since i changed struts i had to be sure there were no special tools
No special tools needed it’s pretty straight forward
Gracias por tu ayuda lo cambie sin tanto lios😅😅😅
Nice job
Thanks you.
First thing you need is a jack stand before you drop that car. The rest of the video is good tho.
I used jack stands (2x) i just have a habit of leaving the jack in place (supporting little to no weight at all) incase a stand "fails"
@@hoodbillys me too.
Gd video
About to do mine now
Best of luck to you.
Extra shaky with the camera but good video my g.
Thanks for your opinion pointing out a flaw, I'll try to make future vids better.
@@hoodbillys Nah bro great video he's just a complainer. Thank you for the help
@@gb342002 the video wasn’t perfect but good enough to post and help someone. So I appreciate both of your opinion.
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When I saw the vice grips I was out... Oh and use some jack stands dude.