Jeep Grand Cherokee Front Struts (2005-2010)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ธ.ค. 2019
- Step by step walkthrough for replacing the front struts on your 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee with quick struts.
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Bro. All other videos on this never showed the relay tray removal and I was stuck on that on my commander. Thanks for showing these steps!
I just spent all last week completely replacing my 2005 front end, new everything, upper lower ca 2 inch lift axels. even did axel bushings. Impact is your friend for sure! Had to sawall almost everything off because of rust. went to a U-pullit yard and got everything in almost new condition even front calipers I got JBA uppers for front but even took everything for rear as well. So glad I did but barely paid 200 for a lot of stuff I stripped that sucker lol. But great video. I had to use spring compressors to install.
Great capture of this job... unsure how i missed it a couple years ago, replacing basic front-end components (minus struts) on a 2010 2wd Cherokee. Replacing the lower control arms, the strut end link mount was a "beast" - due to rust/time/seizing of metal & bushing. Simple saturday job turned into several days due to fighting that bolt and weather. After hours of using an impact and 15 lbs sledgehammer, finally removed each. Replaced with Grade 8 hardware + anti-seize. This video helped with pointers for needing to replace the struts now + rear shocks. Thanks again.
Yeah them lower strut bolts were no joke! Thank you for the feedback!
@@TonyTheTruckGuyhow do you remove the front bumpstops
@@IndyHepburn The bump stop rides in the piston of the strut itself. We replaced the whole strut in this video, so it automatically got a new bump stop. You’d have to remove your strut and disassemble it with a spring compressor to correctly replace the bump stops only, but at that point, I’d be doing new struts. You could also attempt to slice down the side of the new bump stops and slip them over the strut rod with the front end in the air and suspension hanging, but I’m not sure how well that would hold up after slicing it, and you’d still have to cut the old ones off first.
Thanks for the video, this has been the most detailed video I've seen. Attempting changing mine out today I'm glad I found this video.
Good luck!
Very detailed video. Watching it, I concluded this job is beyond my skills and tool collection, but I appreciate all the work you put into this video all the same.
I appreciate the feedback! Smart of you to watch before attempting it. Sometimes it's just better off paying someone to do it if you aren't comfortable or lack the tools, no shame in that!
I don't know if anyone else mentioned it. However, using a spring compressor would have helped getting the strut small enough to get the strut out passed the upper arm and helped installing the new one. I think I did it that way when I stalled some struts on a 05 Malibu. I was reusing the old springs so I had the compressors anyway. I just left them on until I got it back in place. Might save someone some frustration in the future? I usually just do one side at a time. The tool hunt is over by the second side and it goes 10x faster.
Yeah that would probably work we just didn’t have a spring compressor handy
Might need to do this soon since the front end is sagging on my WK, very helpful.
Job well done...thank you for your knowledge and respect you give people who ask questions.
Hey man I commented the other day and my follow up is…
Thanks for the video. I ended up just removing the upper control arm all together because I just couldn’t get it to fit without doing it that way. Wasn’t too bad but the drivers side was a b word.
I referred back to this video several times. Also did the wheel bearings.
Thanks again! Super helpful
Awesome man glad you were able to get it knocked out! Thanks for watching!
very helpful video thank you guys about to order and install the struts on my 06 limited
One thing about Tony, he answers your questions promptly and deals with issue that are important.
Listen, Learn, and then Do it!
Great video. I was to get the bottom bolt out. I didn't have to use a pry bar .
0:22 Our 2009 Laredo has a 4.7L as well. I specifically wanted that engine instead of the V6.
Thank you. Doing my sons 2005 soon.
Dr Side Lower Control Arm Strut Mount bolt wouldn't come out, used your video to remove the Upper Control Arm to finish the project last weekend, Thanks!
Them things are sure tough! Glad you got it!
Great video! Lots of detail and you covered pretty much everything! What about using a strut compressor instead of removing the upper control arm to get it past??
Thanks! You could definitely give that a try - we didn't have one handy though.
Great video bud. Very informative. I'll suggest you to the rest of my Jeep guys here in town.
Appreciate the support! Have a good day!
Good video -- i appreciate it
Thank you buddy. I appreciate it.
Just did this on a 2007. I used a small propane torch and Heated the head of the bolt the was able to turn it and get it out of the bushing. Also I remove the stabilizer bar at the link to bar connection and that gave me a lot more room. Glad you said something about them breaking at the arm.
Stink in’ rust haha
Thank you for the video. I am going to try to do this myself because of you! Hoping to save money!
Good luck! Honestly the hardest part was getting that lower strut bolt off and getting the old strut separated from the lower base. Take your time, use a bunch of wd40 and get some help if needed and you should be fine so long as you have access to the correct tools.
What Brand shock do you recommend from autozone? I wanted to get something better than what came with my 2008 jeep grand Cherokee.
@@nexussix7933 I guess I’m not familiar with auto zone’s product line since I don’t normally go there. If you want anything close to factory quality, you’d likely have to go with the top tier strut that auto zone offers, or go OEM again, or Bilstein. There’s other options but that’s just a few.
great video
Thank you!
I just installed KYB struts on my daughter's 2009 JGC, while retaining the original springs. If available, I would have ordered struts and springs. While there were some tense moments, I saved my daughter a lot of money ($290.00 for struts and shocks, compared to a $1,400.00 estimate), and the ride improvement is amazing. I probably watched your video five or six times, and want to thank you for the same. I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks, Mike.
Glad I could help and you got it done! Thanks for watching!
Lol this video is perfect timing.. I'm about to replace my cousins GF so i wanted to check out the steps first. Also perfect that yours is rusty.. were from MN so watching a video with someone from Texas doesn't help. You actually showed what does/doesn't work. Thank you!!
I live in apartments so i've basically got a bag of tools but no torch or to heat that clevis bolt or even pry bars.. =/ Looks like we may have to wait to fix this.
Yeah you gotta love the MN road salt life. Pry bars are a necessity especially if not fully removing the upper a-arm.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy I watched your vid a 2nd time. I think i'm just going to remove the upper control arm as it seems to be the easiest way. Are the upper control arms fixed or are the bolts cambered for adjustments? It seems like a decently easy job besides maybe pulling the strut off that clevis.
Nothing special about the bolts or mounting holes, just remove both bolts and pull them out. Hardest part is locating and getting a wrench on the 18mm nuts that hold the 15mm bolts in.
Same here from MN bout to change out my gf newish to her jeep but with the 3.7 v6 so hope its the same under the hood!I bought the complete set off ebay with springs so i can just quickly change them out....rear shocks are after!!anything they miss you recommend?
Thank you tremendously for this video. It was a hell of a venture but your video was great. Thank you!
I’m about to do this and the wheel bearings on my 08. Thank you for the video! So if I don’t buy the strut and shock already put together I would have to assemble them I guess? Sounds easier to get a quick strut.
Yeah you would need to buy or rent a spring compressor to assemble the new parts and you typically have to remove and reuse the top spring hat so I normally opt for quick struts. I just recommend you get a reputable brand and not the cheapest you can find.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy I do have plenty of mechanic experience I can do this job and have the tools but I have never in my life messed with struts.
Gracias por tu explicación.
Just A Note. If you would have left the top bolts in place before you pry ont eh lower a arm it would give you th leverage you needed to pull the strut out of it holder.
Yeah I probably it could have put the upper strut nuts back on but I didn’t think it was going to be such a fight lol
Thanks for sharing knowledge!! Here in Brazil there is no DIY. So, we always use car mechanics and they charge us a very high amount
Hey tony how did you manage to get the old shock out of the pinch bolt? Stuck on that step. I couldnt get the bottom bolt out either. Super detailed vid, i appreciate it! 14:55
The pinch bolt itself came out fairly easy, just had issues separating the strut tube from the pinch bolt housing. Ended up having to remove the upper control arm as shown in the video so the top of the strut could be pulled out of the wheel well for a better working angle. Ended up soaking the tube with wd-40 or any sort of penetrating oil, then had my buddy pulling up on the strut while I was switching between prying up on the bottom of the tube and hitting downward on the lower strut mount with a hammer. Just took a lot of beating and swearing and lube lol. It might also help if you can hammer a chisel into the slot where the pinch bolt comes out. That would open up the lower mount a bit and make it not as tight.
Ooo , Karma hitting the video off hard. PD 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻
Haha, hell yeah!
Nice video very thorough, where did you get your struts?
We just got these ones from the local O’Reilly Auto. I would select a higher quality if you’re going to be doing complete struts like this and keeping the vehicle for a while. The cheaper ones can be pretty junk a lot of times.
It’s not a U-shaped bracket I just wanna let you know is called a clevis it cost $900 from the dealer per side
How did you separate the bottom part of the strut from the lower a arm I removed the bolt but she ain't sliding
11:45-15:00. Wasn’t able to get the bolt out cause we didn’t have an air hammer. Had to separate the strut tower from the lower mount using spray lube, then spread the lower bracket open with a chisel and hammer. Then wiggled and pried on the strut tower to get it up.
I need to remove the bottom bolt how do I remove if they do not move ????
I’m try to install a 3” lift block on to of Strat
Any suggestions
You'd have to either torch or grind the head of the bolt and the nut flush with the mount so you can pry the strut out and then try taking the strut to a bench and air hammer the remaining bolt piece out that is still stuck in there if you aren't using new struts. You will also need a new bolt obviously.
After replacing the fuel pump in my 2006 Jeep grand cherokee laredo 3.7 WK- Im now having a problem with a vapor lock and my new pump is making a ringing/humming noise off and on-is there a way to fix it with a inline check valve or inline filter of some sort. I have to release pressure on the fuel rail to re-crank it after it runs for more than 20 minutes/ which is a possible fire risk which makes it not safe to drive. Any suggestions?
I know it's a Liberty, but same issue and same engine, so check this video out. I'm not sure what elevation you're at, or how hot it gets there' or why it would have magically started after doing the fuel pump, though.
Really good video! Very detailed and helpful as I’ll be doing the same thing shortly on the same vehicle. Only thing id say is thats a lot of work just to throw in a masterpro part though lol. Just my opinion but thanks for sharing this video!
Lmao! Yeah I just installed what was supplied. I’d probably my have gone with Bilstein or something.
my 06 needs struts nice video i do a lot of stuff myself this i can do it will save me save me a thousand dollars .
@Frank Stein pretty much any repair shop 1000 roughly for the job mostly labor, parts are only about 300.00
Great video Thanks for sharing
You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback!
are the new struts bouncy? i just installed some monroe struts with springs but they are too bouncy I dont like the nose diving feeling. thanks
This wasn’t my vehicle and I actually haven’t driven it since installing these but the owner hasn’t had any complaints
Nice video! Not many clear videos out there for Jeep Libertys. Sucks that all these pre-assembled struts are inferior dual tubes and not better monotubes. Even the KYB strut plus are twin tubes...Bilstein are monotubes, but they don't sell pre-coiled struts!
Yeah I was kind of surprised that Bilstein didn’t have any with springs on then.
@@TonyTheTruckGuy I'm thinking of getting some bilsteins... Do you have to replace the springs as well? Also, is alignment needed?
I believe you have to swap stock coils over to the Bilsteins struts, as the Bilsteins do not come with springs which is dumb. Alignment is recommended any time you do something with the front end. We didn’t do one here, but the owner is getting an alignment before new tires this fall.
Can i just replace 1 strut or do i have to do both. Great. Video
You CAN do 1, but I highly recommend both. You handling and ride quality will suffer with just 1, as the new one will likely not sit the same height, or have the same specs as the old one.
How do I know that my upper a arm needs replacement what are the tell tale signs? I have 07 jgc laredo 181k all freeway miles she’s running good and strong atm
You could jack up the Jeep under the lower A-arm and grab the top and bottom of your tire and try to wiggle it up and down. This will allow you to see if the upper ball joint is worn. Other than that, the only thing that can really fail on them is the bushings where they bolt to the frame, which you should be able to visually see but may need to remove the tire for a better look.
Tony The Truck Guy ty!!!!!
Nice work ..
Hi, the truck in his video is 4x4 or 2x4 ?
4x4. At 12:28, you can see the front CV axle shaft which passes through the strut assembly. 2wd won’t have this.
How much would this repair cost?
I’m not sure how much a shop would charge since I don’t work for a light duty shop and labor rates can vary so much. Not sure how many hours book time is to replace them either, but assuming it paid 2 hours per side at $100/hr labor, you’re talking $400 in labor plus parts which is at least $300. Then tax on top of that so I’d guess over a grand.
I have estimates on my around 800 to 1000, mostly labor.
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12:45 ish into video. So I did this job today with my brother-in-law on his vehicle. I found standing on the spindle was enough to pop the strut out of the top. Much easier than using a pry bar.
Good video and you somehow accomplished what I cant...getting upset and being verbally abusive to the vehicle while working on it😳😳👍
Haha, oh trust me, I have plenty of choice words while working on stuff. Which part are you having trouble with?
@@TonyTheTruckGuy Not a problem "yet" 😂..I was just changing the brakes on my 09 Cherokee yesterday (which wasn't bad at all) but while there ,looked up at the strut and thought " your next"...Then watched your awesome video about how to do it...and I was cussing at your vehicle while you were doing it🤣🤣🤣😳😳😳My neighbors love me when I am working on the Cherokee!!! 🤣
@@justScrollin0627 😂😂
What a crock, should have stayed with 1999-2004 complete design.
Agreed
THAY ARE SHOCKS ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER, NOT STRUTS, STRUTS HAVE NO UPPER BALL JOINT!!!! A TOWN AND COUNTRY HAS STRUTS, NO UPPER BALL JOINTS!!! THE STRUT TURNS WITH THE STEERING, THE TIE ROD CONNECTS TO THE STRUT, NOT THE KNUCKLE!!!! GET IT RIGHT!!!!
WHY ARE YOU YELLING!? I DON'T CARE WHAT THEY CALL THEM. THEY ARE STRUTS. GOOGLE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE STRUT AND I PROMISE THEY WILL COME UP. A SHOCK DOES NOT HAVE A SPRING ATTACHED TO IT. GET IT RIGHT!
ALSO, IT'S "THEY", NOT "THAY"! GET IT RIGHT!
@@TonyTheTruckGuyLOL!