What are Shocks? What are Struts? Which Does Your Car or Truck Use?

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    Do you know the difference between shocks and struts? Do you know which your vehicle uses? In this video, Sue explains the difference between shocks and struts, she shows you their base components, how they work, and how they combine with springs to keep your ride smooth!
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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto  4 роки тому +2

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  • @speeddemon123555555
    @speeddemon123555555 4 роки тому +31

    This is the 2nd full video I watched with her in it. Very cool and knows what she's talking about. I appreciate the time she takes to explain each part and what each part does under the car while is moving. Another great video. Hope to see her in many more

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому +1

      +kevin shufs Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

    • @cognac8297
      @cognac8297 Рік тому

      Me too. This one and the newest one . Two years apart.

  • @cardo1111
    @cardo1111 4 роки тому +21

    Good info you're a talented tech and teacher 👍🏽

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +cardo Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @hsiaolingsu6930
    @hsiaolingsu6930 4 роки тому +8

    Sue should do more videos lol

  • @martins4118
    @martins4118 4 роки тому +8

    Wow this video is at a perfect time. I just recently replaced 3 worn out strut on my car. Still need to do the last one.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      Glad to hear it Martin! I hope that it helps you out.

  • @cnichols998
    @cnichols998 4 роки тому +14

    Awesome video! As a technician, I can respect the in depth explanation.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +C Nichols Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @lauradinkins
    @lauradinkins 3 роки тому +4

    She makes me want to be a mechanic I love cars and learning about them 😁💯💪

  • @marlenesanchez6370
    @marlenesanchez6370 4 роки тому +9

    Wow. This the second video with her. She can explain anything so easy to understand

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you Marlene! Sue is on of our all stars. I will make sure to pass along your kind words.

    • @nehemiahjandroep4568
      @nehemiahjandroep4568 6 днів тому

      Highly agree!

  • @Crazy-about-cats
    @Crazy-about-cats Рік тому +1

    I'm glad I watched your video. I'm getting ready to replace my two front strut assemblies on my SUV. I did not know about the bearing in the in the top and replacing the link bar. I'm going to buy Monroe Quick struts. They are the best. 😇

  • @CoffinSupply
    @CoffinSupply 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome, she is so easy to understand.

  • @garyrohlman6013
    @garyrohlman6013 2 роки тому +1

    Outstanding. LADY. TECK.

  • @blufalcun
    @blufalcun 2 роки тому +2

    This was a great video. I was feeling a little overwhelmed by the project. Not so anymore. Thank you for your clear explanation of what I need to change and what each part is doing.

  • @sharvilb2420
    @sharvilb2420 Рік тому +1

    You are just amazing delivering the mechanism in a precise and easy manner!! Your tips helped a lot! Thank you

  • @tonydiablo6976
    @tonydiablo6976 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for the information. I didn't do too well in my undercar course at the Tech School I was going to, mainly in part because I was having a child at the time and I was going back and forth to the hospital, so I missed a lot of the in-depth details that you covered on this video, thank you 😎

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +Tony Diablo Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @mridware9694
    @mridware9694 4 роки тому +1

    When 1A auto parts deliver internationally ?? Im your regular viewer from Bahrain

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +M Ridware We do not currently have the ability to ship internationally, however, there is a chance you can use eBay's GSP program to do so with our eBay listings.

  • @mahmoudalshawi2010
    @mahmoudalshawi2010 4 роки тому +2

    Wonderful explanation.... Thanks ...

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +Mahmoud Al Shawi Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @BroERNESTOX
    @BroERNESTOX 3 місяці тому

    Exellent presentation. I am down in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico preparing my retirement home and brought down my old 2014 MKT, Livery grade. It needs Struts taht are electroniclly adjustable. The price downhere is $15k pesos which is $850 US currently is an absolute rippoff. I replaced them with a non-electronic strut for $60 US but I am looking to rebuild the old strut. Your presentation was awesome. I will search your channel for content related to my project. You have a new fan. Once I get downhere for my retirement , I may just build a Suspension shot to rebuild these electronic puppies just to beat these thiefs selling a rebuildable item for 10x the price.

  • @Chrisangel2000
    @Chrisangel2000 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much to share your knowledge. Now I understand how a suspension works and it is made up to work successful in our vehicles.

  • @JBMotorrad
    @JBMotorrad 2 роки тому +1

    Great video! Well-presented. I'm not a mechanic, but I could follow.

  • @owhoedeenodano374
    @owhoedeenodano374 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. Was hoping you gonna talk about bump stop, if you can and don’t mind please do a detail video on bump stop.

  • @ManoElMacho
    @ManoElMacho Рік тому

    Dont pre compress your shocks too far before you install. I did that like this video said and my new shocks started leaking. Needed to replace it

  • @nate2838
    @nate2838 Рік тому

    "Could take 200 miles depending on the road you live on"
    If you live in the North East - 20 miles or less most likely. A few good potholes and your good to go!

  • @Sally-up8xe
    @Sally-up8xe Рік тому +1

    Great video! Came across this after having to replace the shocks and struts in my car and wondering what the difference is. Sue explained things clearly and understandably, and showing how the parts are actually on the car was so helpful!
    Highly recommend, have already liked and subscribed, and am looking forward to watching more videos with her.

  • @erickruiz-hl5vs
    @erickruiz-hl5vs 3 місяці тому

    Replaced my Monroe to Tein coilovers after 150k… huge difference in steering response 🙌🏻🙌🏻👌

  • @jonjonr6
    @jonjonr6 5 місяців тому

    I replaced the struts on my Odyssey.
    One side started making a squeaky noise when turning that sound like rubber squeak.
    I've tried to lubricate it. But it's this normal or is there a problem with the top bearing it other part?

  • @ronaldlutz6062
    @ronaldlutz6062 Рік тому

    There's always a beautiful thing to see a sexy woman who knows how to fix a car. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you

  • @laurettabrooks8166
    @laurettabrooks8166 2 роки тому

    Have a Nissan Sentra 2011 did the struts make a couple years ago but now I think I need the shocks in the back could you help me out with that stays low in the back now so I don’t know if they have anything to do with the situation

  • @salvadorgutierrezr5914
    @salvadorgutierrezr5914 4 роки тому +1

    Good information👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍thanks for the video🙏👋👋👋👋👋👋

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +Salvador Gutierrezr Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

  • @glowiever
    @glowiever 9 місяців тому

    I got shock (pun) -ed too when I learnt that the strut rotates as the steer turns. I still couldn't believe macpherson doesn't wobble that much anyway.

  • @samcrosswords8979
    @samcrosswords8979 2 роки тому +1

    You're gifted as Teacher.
    Thank you ⚘🌾

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  2 роки тому

      +Sam Crosswords Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @fredrikkhoffman
    @fredrikkhoffman 3 роки тому +1

    Sue is a natural born teacher. Cool!

  • @valeriekennedy6495
    @valeriekennedy6495 6 місяців тому

    You are amazing I watch you and because I watch you it's hard for an auto repair shop to get my money thank you you're a diva in my book😊

  • @tricao57
    @tricao57 Рік тому

    oh my god, thank you so much ma'am, you are the best UA-cam teacher, THANK YOU !!

  • @canocano5480
    @canocano5480 2 роки тому

    I am having a hard time finding a complete front whole strut assembly for 97 monte carlo.

  • @A.A.HadiWhite
    @A.A.HadiWhite 2 роки тому

    is it possible to extend a shock length for lifting a vechile by cutting and welding more length on the rods?

  • @hang4963
    @hang4963 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much Madam it was very good information thanks 😜👍👍

  • @bwinarno
    @bwinarno 4 роки тому +1

    Perfect, its very clear explanation about spring & shock absorber system

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +bwinarno Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @michaelharris-2001
    @michaelharris-2001 2 роки тому

    Tell sue I said thank you for helping my change my struts

  • @alirazmjou2149
    @alirazmjou2149 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this video سپاسگزارم

  • @mikewagner8748
    @mikewagner8748 Рік тому

    Thanks for the great info, when I see you, I know I am going to learn something

  • @greglopez7345
    @greglopez7345 2 роки тому

    She’s was just awesome , thanks for that’s great presentation.👍

  • @Androidvjb
    @Androidvjb 22 дні тому

    First I thought nah video is too long.. but after watching I really enjoyed the way she explains. Very good video!
    I Def subscribed and like.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  22 дні тому

      +@Androidvjb Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @valeriekennedy6495
    @valeriekennedy6495 6 місяців тому

    Hi it me again can you name the model of car you're working on❤❤

  • @ASEmastermechanic
    @ASEmastermechanic 2 роки тому

    Good video, only problem with my spring seated struts, I ordered a third set of strut assemblies. The strut mount with the three bolts did not fit. The strut mount was installed a little offset. On my 2010 Mazda 6, the strut has a vertical knob that must slide into a yoke, so the 3 bolts on the strut mount has to fit almost pricesly. The strut mount does NOT move at all? Do you sell the tool to compress the spring? I noticed the one I got does NOT even fit. The coils are too close to each other. I am not sure if mine is considered a spring seated strut. Mine does have strut mount installed. Please help A1 AUTO. Love watching Sue.

  • @StatGoddess
    @StatGoddess 4 роки тому +1

    This was a very cool video. I learned so much! Thank you. Can you do brakes next?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому +1

      +StatGoddess We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com

  • @rossbowman202
    @rossbowman202 4 роки тому +1

    Another great one Sue. Glad your back in the rotation.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +Ross Bowman Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @shalisha4902
    @shalisha4902 3 місяці тому

    watched 5 other videos before I found this one and was still very confused. 1A Auto, especially with this lady, are always so well thought out and PERFECT for learning! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

  • @felixgarcia1518
    @felixgarcia1518 4 роки тому +1

    I was just thinking that.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому +1

      +Felix Garcia Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @SloppyShotz
    @SloppyShotz 7 днів тому

    I appreciate you educating mrs!

  • @srkidd12
    @srkidd12 4 роки тому +1

    I've really enjoy this video and the one on tires.
    Can you do one on bump springs?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +SR Kidd12 We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com

  • @NatashaB-o9b
    @NatashaB-o9b 5 місяців тому

    Love how detailed you are. To the material (nylon casing for the bearing) to commenting on torque specs. You’re badass. Thank you for this.

  • @user-qc7dr3cd3q
    @user-qc7dr3cd3q 4 роки тому

    Found the quick struts from China change the ride height and degrade the ride quality from OEM. Therefore, in the future, I will be changing strut only.

  • @Mark-rm2yu
    @Mark-rm2yu Рік тому

    To be completely honest, I (a grown-ass man) came here because I didn't even know what a shock or strut are. Now i know what they are and basically how to change them myself! Thanks for this valuable service.

  • @Rebeccamyst
    @Rebeccamyst 4 роки тому +1

    I have a 95 Ford Explorer and put 60,000 more miles on it since I bought it. It's been down BLM and Forest roads. Fabulous rig. I'm the third owner. 6 years of onership and replaced the fuel pump, shocks and sets of tires. I love your videos. I'm a visual learner Very educational for me . Saves me the $$$. I saved your website, because when the time comes, I will give it a shot and order from it. This gal does a great job explaining everything.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому +1

      +Fables of a Forest Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

    • @nehemiahjandroep4568
      @nehemiahjandroep4568 6 днів тому

      Can't agree more!

  • @SlackersIndustry
    @SlackersIndustry 2 роки тому

    ive installed a few and always cut the plastic strap never thought of compressing it to get them out, learn something new everyday 😂 im sure ill learn more in a few minutes

  • @peterandceciliachung2042
    @peterandceciliachung2042 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great video. What is the chance of the spring breaking? My mechanic said that I have a broken spring when I told him about a noise coming from the right front end of my car. I have to wait a few days before the spring arrives and was told that it was ok to drive the car for short distances on smooth roads until the spring arrives. I would appreciate your opinion.

  • @dagorilla5177
    @dagorilla5177 2 роки тому

    You da bomb!
    Thank you 🙏🏾 😊

  • @KawiBALLGYRL101
    @KawiBALLGYRL101 2 роки тому

    This video is awesome!! Thank you to this Lady for her knowledge and well made video. She knows her stuff. So delightful to see a woman in the garage!

  • @danc2014
    @danc2014 2 роки тому

    The "charged gas version" only applies pressure to the oil fluid section the piston still covered in oil. This keeps the oil from foaming and reducing performance.

  • @MortezaZarghami
    @MortezaZarghami Рік тому

    how great it was! thanks guys :)

  • @joserosas5420
    @joserosas5420 Рік тому

    5:12 I learned something new about why some used tires develop tread inconveniences leading to tire wave or an out of round tire.

  • @DavidFraitag
    @DavidFraitag 5 місяців тому

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @leefranks36604
    @leefranks36604 4 роки тому +2

    Great video

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      Thank you Lee! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thejunkyardmechanicwilliam7848
    @thejunkyardmechanicwilliam7848 2 роки тому

    Good video but the parts I trash

  • @Lore-wv5mt
    @Lore-wv5mt 3 роки тому

    This is my first time seeing a video like this I LOVE IT.. I mess with my own cars I wish she was my neighbor I would be at her house all day!!!! Awesome 👏🏼 thank you for everything....do u have more videos? I gatta see them

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +anthony 35 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @peterren9415
    @peterren9415 4 роки тому +1

    Good video

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +Peter Ren Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @dmoney1745
    @dmoney1745 2 роки тому

    This was really a great video. She was very informative and knows her stuff.

  • @y.harris9579
    @y.harris9579 2 роки тому

    Labor price? Thanks

  • @jerryszperling7964
    @jerryszperling7964 Рік тому

    great video
    thankyou

  • @MarzNet256
    @MarzNet256 2 роки тому

    Excellent information.

  • @glennlozuke268
    @glennlozuke268 2 роки тому

    Excellent video. You've answered so many of my questions

  • @matthk
    @matthk Рік тому

    Excellent explainer vid!

  • @jeromewhite2347
    @jeromewhite2347 3 місяці тому

    She explained that so well even I can understand it.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 місяці тому

      +@jeromewhite2347 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

  • @csifreak101jf
    @csifreak101jf 6 місяців тому

    I like the energy you bring to your teachings. Well done!

  • @Ken-kb6yb
    @Ken-kb6yb 2 роки тому

    She is awesome teacher 😎

  • @wasimhabib37
    @wasimhabib37 4 роки тому

    I just been told that my 2014 cadillac xts vsport platinum has leaky struts that need replacement. The car has magnetic ride on it and 135k miles on odometer. What parts are needed and where to buy ?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +Wasim Habib Hello, We currently do not carry any struts that are correct for models with the Magnetic Ride system. You may have to contact the dealer or try eBay Motors! Thanks for checking us out!

  • @wongwang7666
    @wongwang7666 4 роки тому

    Can you please review TRQ strut/shock? I need a set for 01 Volvo V70, can they last at least 10 years or 100,000 miles?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому +1

      +Wong Wang Thanks for checking us out. The TRQ parts we carry are direct replacements of the original equipment and should fit and function the same as the original parts. They should be lasting the same as the OE and are backed by a Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects so if they were to fail prematurely we would be able to issue a replacement. Please let us know if you have any further questions, thank you.

  • @artemislian5261
    @artemislian5261 3 роки тому

    So the rubber casing is not necessary for a shock absorber?
    My car's current shock absorbers have that cover and it's very loose - that I'm able to move up and down.
    And looking at the absorbers on the website, I noticed that they do not have that casing.
    I have an '00 Echo.

  • @kedarmore3220
    @kedarmore3220 4 роки тому

    Wow!! you made it so simple well explained. Can you please also show us how to check the old strut, coil, shock& symptoms to change the strut mount & bearing . When is the t time to change them. Thanks a lot

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому +1

      +kedar more We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com

  • @coffeeisthepathtovictory1290
    @coffeeisthepathtovictory1290 2 роки тому

    Awesome tutorial and the presenter is just awesome thanks

  • @mohammedabdurrouf8038
    @mohammedabdurrouf8038 2 роки тому

    Awesome Thanks

  • @Mrck40
    @Mrck40 9 місяців тому

    Can a bad strut wear your tires unevenly

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  9 місяців тому

      +@Mrck40 Yes, it can cause for uneven wear on your tires.

  • @mal38dimi
    @mal38dimi Рік тому

    Excellent video

  • @Lightningboltt333
    @Lightningboltt333 2 роки тому

    She's gorgeous.

  • @marcosgallodgp
    @marcosgallodgp 3 роки тому

    awesome!!! thanks for this info, so clear and easy

  • @drakeforte5
    @drakeforte5 2 роки тому

    You are a very good teacher. Thank you very much!

  • @nishadmullurkara7833
    @nishadmullurkara7833 2 роки тому

    Useful video

  • @시원한빗소리-l9t
    @시원한빗소리-l9t 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your explain.
    I am getting trust parts here too.
    Definitely Will use here.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +Alex kim Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @lunchbox0666
    @lunchbox0666 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome good stuff

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +George True Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

    • @lunchbox0666
      @lunchbox0666 4 роки тому

      @@1AAuto your welcome. Thank you👍👍👍👍

  • @Justads
    @Justads Рік тому

    👍🏼👨🏼‍🎓

  • @wilhelm4089
    @wilhelm4089 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent content 👌

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  4 роки тому

      +No One Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

  • @y.harris9579
    @y.harris9579 2 роки тому

    Thanks!!!

  • @joburke10
    @joburke10 3 роки тому

    Great video, gonna watch it again

  • @markthompson1796
    @markthompson1796 3 роки тому

    Sue. You’re the best. Thank you.

  • @kennethvusumuzi4529
    @kennethvusumuzi4529 2 роки тому

    So well articulated!

  • @1cenobite
    @1cenobite 4 роки тому

    New England accent?

  • @TheTruthSeeker756
    @TheTruthSeeker756 3 роки тому

    Excellent video!

  • @jeffreysantos9070
    @jeffreysantos9070 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video 👍 may you talk next about automatic transmission. Why is it sealed? Do I have to use the dealership's oil? Can I change the filter? Is flush better than drain and fill? Just to name a few. Thanks.

  • @wilsonjohn9766
    @wilsonjohn9766 10 місяців тому +1

    Spring loaded shock or spring loaded strut which is it? 😂

  • @willfulliam
    @willfulliam 3 роки тому

    This lady is the best!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +W M Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c