Scotty Kilmer is vibration in the steering wheel a symptom of a failing strut? I replaced my tires and wheel recently. Got an alignment and tires balance but the vibration is still there
Scotty Kilmer I have kyb on mine and I have to say that they are junk , the old Toyota were nicely made but all toyotas (not Lexus ) have awful suspension
Thank you! This is a good one. I love learning!❤wish I had your tools, but mostly wish you were my neighbor🤗! Or just my mechanic! I've been watching u since you started. Your channel has really taken off! Congratulations! You've definitely earned it!❤
Scotty I have stuck pinch bolts(spindle bolts) on my 2004 Ford Taurus. I tried heating with propane but that didn't work, the nut came off easy but the bolt itself is corroded in the knuckle. I dont have a hotter torch but I can get pickel forks to try and spread it apart from the back. Any thoughts?
Scotty is saving all of us thousands of dollars in repairs,assembly and just pure car knowledge! Thank you Scotty for all your hard work and everything you do for the UA-cam community. Keep up the good work Champ👍👏😊
His videos make one understand what a car needs to go for a long run. What signs you need to watch out for if its steering and suspension.or transmission whatever...these days mechanics like also the owner to do his part like describing what's wrong. So also good for the owner so he doesn't get ripped off and theel mechanic knows you know something
Bannanaphone_32 not true I’ve been doing this at dealerships and at independent shops... it is recommended to replace them in pairs, even Scotty said so, but any decent tech will replace what you need to get back on the road safely.
Never take mechanics’ skills for granted. This is real skilled labor - pure rocket science to a simple layman like me. I’d panic after removing the first few nuts and bolts, wouldn’t even remember how to reverse the procedure. Scotty you are a humble genius.
@@SpiritFox17 look at Scotties video improvements overtime. In 2015 he showed a little 3 minute video on replacing struts, now HD showed a little more in depth video showing what to wiggle out of the way when taking the strut out. What a good man making improvements to people’s requests!
Drive 615 having pleasure in unrighteousness and enjoying a comfortable life are your worst enemy. "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36). My friend, time is running out, and try to have pleasure in sin as much as possible until the judgment comes when no man shall be able to stand on his own feet.
@@queluu9733 I don't see the point of that in here. Totally unrelated to the subject. As I am a Christian myself, that's the kind of things some Christians do that totally make sure the person will never become one. It's disgusting.
Just as an FYI: Most spring compressors have a large printed warning on them to *not* use impact tools with them. The threaded rods are hardened so the threads won't gall, but that makes them prone to breaking when used with impact tools, which could lead to a really dangerous explosive release of force.
@@the_bishop I've always seen them done with an impact tool unless done by street mechanic 🤷🏾♂️so those certified mechanics don't know what they are doing
never tighten anything up until all the nuts and bolts are in place. learned that the hard way many times. keep learning that sometimes still. tighten one up and the rest are next to impossible to line up to get the bolts through.
It took a few videos of trying to find signs of my car suspension being messed up (makes creaking sounds if i go over a speed bump or into my driveway) and just seeing the oil leakage on the spring made me realize that they've been going bad for longer than i thought. Always appreciate Scotty's videos for this reason
he left an important piece off and its gonna make noise, he also calls the stabalizer link a torsion bar. vehicles that have torsion bars don't have coil springs, rather the torsion bar is the spring.
he actually made a couple mistakes. didnt need to remove tie rod end. He should have put the nut on the tie rod end before using the puller, in case the threads get damaged. Only a jerk tightens the strut to spindle mounting bolts with a breaker bar, knowing that the alignment shop is going to have to loosen both nuts to adjust camber, which, if you dont note the location/angle of camber before hand (if it was even correct), someone else has to fight.
Scotty, what I love about your videos is how you pack so many repair details into each video in such a quick way. Some repair videos put you to sleep while missing a lot of little helpful tips, but not Scott Kilmer!
Should mention that on some cars the hub assembly can fall outward once the strut is removed, and the axle will become unseated from the transmission. So it’s a good idea to use bungee cords to hold it in. Also, you will want to get an alignment after doing this job.
I have a 2000 2.2lt Toyota Camry le an it has 142,000 miles an I paid 2000$ for it an I just put 2000$ into it an it runs great what I did to it was I put a new water pump an timing belt I put all new struts on I put new radiator fluid in a new thermostat I also put a new stereo system in with new speakers I put a new headlight assemblies on now I just need to get a new seal for my back window and then I want to tent my windows and then I need new tires I’m gonna get some new Pirilli tires in a few months an I also put new tranny fluid in I really love your Toyota silica I’m thinking about getting one as a weekend car i love watching your videos I’ve learned a lot your an inspiration to me I basically did all this work on my own an saved me thousands of dollars thanks to all these videos
Scotty, you're the man dude! I've done that work on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee , same problem, drivers side Strut was leaking! It took me quite a while being a novice, but I got it done.right! After watching you, next time when the passenger side starts to leak, I've got your video to show me the professional way using the right tools, and proper steps taken, to do it correct and save time! Thanks Scotty, your instructions are priceless!👍👍👍👍
Scotty you need a good hydraulic car hoist to lift the car up and work on it comfortably. In a nice big clean well kept garage where you have space to move around and it does not rain. Although I admire how efficiently you can do everything just with a car jack and how you have all the good tools you need.
I’m sure he has a reason for not having one. Some city ordinances do not allow you to install one outside. Not to mention HOA’s. Lifts are great but a jack works
Thanks a lot. I even didn’t expect that my almost new shock absorber just broken. I didn’t hear the noise or something else. But when I drive the car I feel that I have wobbling on the road. Second shock absorber is still well
For good measure I'd have the front end aligned after his. Things will never fall exactly where they were originally. I even mark stuff before I start, but still.
it is very unnecessary, the only adjustment you have in the front alignment is the tie-rod. And this part was simply removed and put back in place, without touching the adjustment on it. and the bolts attaching the strut to the swindle assembly are pretty snug fit all the way, there is virtually no play. But yes it is a good idea to mark up a few spots to make sure you put the thing back together exactly as it was.
Tim Van Andel, No accidental crunch under a car me, because I forgot to air gun the coil. Scotty is fifty+ years in the nut busting trade special dude. God bless him.
Spring compressors like what he used are hella durable. Just got done doing a spring job on my ride and they work like a peach. You definitely want a power tool to tighten and loosen them. Just make sure nothing is cracked or compromised and you should be fine :)
It seems that fixing the struts is not easy but knowing how to fix them is informative so thank you for sharing your hard work with the people who might know nothing about car but to drive it and park it.
@behexen250 - Thanks So Much! But - Of Course spring is notched in between 'plates' - I Saw Scotty do it. LOL - So much for my brain. OK - I'll say, it's a Dumb Name. =p You're right about bottoming out - (no jumping) I had such lousy suspension when driving over road's Painted Lines I could feel it in my jaw. Couldn't get shop to acknowledge it was suspension. Hate it when I've asked and they make me feel dumb. >> Bet here's why i thought that stupid idea -> ~ It was bad suspension, Bump Stops were missing (only 1 B.S. left). And Now I know > 'Bump Stops' don't work like motor mounts. = D lol kind of funny to think that. - still silly name. I read troubleshooting, it's Fun! Even have tested & 'fixed' some things, but never really know if I'm right. THANK YOU for my New occupied Brain Cell! Other won't be so lonely. ha ha ~ always more to learn -- > I pulled a Thelma and Louise in my Datsun B210 GX ~ but that's another story. hint - they don't float. = [ loved that car
Jasper Anon the boot wasn't destroyed! Looked ok! Remember, there was a leaking situation going on with that Strut! If that boot was worn, or worse torn, Scotty would never reused it!
Fox makes great suspension. However, Fox makes shocks for trucks and SUVs (it's off road oriented suspension) almost exclusively. They dont make struts for cars and crossovers like the rav 4 you see here.
@@Josh-cw8by Shocks and struts are different. Shocks, the kind fox makes, do not support the weight of the vehicle. Their purpose is to control/ absorb/ dampen the up and down motion of the wheels while other suspension components such as leaf springs or torsion bars support the weight of the vehicle. Struts on the other hand do both. They support the weight of the vehicle and they control the up and down motion of the wheels.
them basic compressors scare some people, many of my mates worry about one of them failing and the spring taking their face off. I just tell them "use 2 pairs, it halves the tension. and if one fails, the other 3 clamps will save you" I mean it probably doesn't make much of a difference considering how rare a failure is, but they now take twice as long to get the job done. I especially like to think some of them have used the quad clamp technique by hand, on their own car :D
My homie, Scotty does it Again...its uncanny how when I need to do a certain "job" on my ride the needed video from you appears...keep on keeping Mr. Mechanic..
Be sure to get your front end aligned after you do any strut work. Chances are your alignment will be all out of whack. You can do it yourself if you feel froggy, but I'm old so I take it to the tire place down the road and let the youngsters handle it. Cheers. Great vid as always Scotty. You are da Man.
great instructional video Scotty. Personally I always tell my customers if you're going aftermarket you might as well get loaded struts. Just think about it by the time the struts wear out the Upper bushing and spring has that much wear on it as well and you don't want to have to pay someone twice to do the same job over again. I also do them in pairs for the same reason. I've done just one before and had the customer come back a couple months later needing the other one. They don't like having to be without a vehicle for the same problem twice in a short period. I wouldn't either
4:05 Re-used worn out parts 😨 Also forgot to use the spring seating pad to prevent metal to metal contact and rattling. (You can see the old white one on the left hand strut) I wouldn't use the alloy wheel to support the strut due to causing scratches etc. Otherwise a good video.
Scotty! I'm shocked you didn't warn about the spring compressor, as those can break and send metal parts flying at high speeds. Dangerous job if you are not cautious and don't wear the proper safety gear... Save thousands on the repair and pay thousands at the ER! I'd be wearing a full metal knights suit for that repair 😂
Always change the concertina boot... it stops muddy gritty water from finding it's way into the top seal of the strut, which is usually what causes it to fail in the first place.
Sir Scotty can I make a simple request please. Can you please let EVERYONE know (in all your future videos) how much these jobs should cost the customer if we got it fixed by a Pro Mechanic like yourself. The average cost in either in £Pounds or $Dollars should be fine. The reasons why for this is that we do not get ripped off. Thank you Sir !
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Scotty Kilmer is vibration in the steering wheel a symptom of a failing strut? I replaced my tires and wheel recently. Got an alignment and tires balance but the vibration is still there
Scotty Kilmer I have kyb on mine and I have to say that they are junk , the old Toyota were nicely made but all toyotas (not Lexus ) have awful suspension
Thank you! This is a good one. I love learning!❤wish I had your tools, but mostly wish you were my neighbor🤗! Or just my mechanic! I've been watching u since you started. Your channel has really taken off! Congratulations! You've definitely earned it!❤
Scotty I have stuck pinch bolts(spindle bolts) on my 2004 Ford Taurus. I tried heating with propane but that didn't work, the nut came off easy but the bolt itself is corroded in the knuckle. I dont have a hotter torch but I can get pickel forks to try and spread it apart from the back. Any thoughts?
Do you call for your wife when you need a second pair of hands??
Straight to the point and no time-wasting, Perfect.
Miles H yes we revd up our engines
For me personally that's the reason I like his channel so much
yes the guy is a legend in his own lunch time.
This is exactly why is subscribed to him years ago.
A lot to say about the beauty of ‘straight to the point’.
Scotty is saving all of us thousands of dollars in repairs,assembly and just pure car knowledge! Thank you Scotty for all your hard work and everything you do for the UA-cam community. Keep up the good work Champ👍👏😊
His videos make one understand what a car needs to go for a long run. What signs you need to watch out for if its steering and suspension.or transmission whatever...these days mechanics like also the owner to do his part like describing what's wrong. So also good for the owner so he doesn't get ripped off and theel mechanic knows you know something
Worth Buying Scotty Merchandise...
Tony G Nobel Nobel Nobel (trumps voice)
Exactly any other mechanic would have made u buy both struts and they would prolly make it the whole assembly. And charge u a fortune.
Bannanaphone_32 not true I’ve been doing this at dealerships and at independent shops... it is recommended to replace them in pairs, even Scotty said so, but any decent tech will replace what you need to get back on the road safely.
It has been a while since I've seen a Scotty repair. Still awesome as ever... Thanks Scotty!
melodicdreamer72 it’s probably the latest that strut has been oily in years!
yep
First time I actually see the guy doing some actual work. I started to doubt that he's an actual mechanic!
but I miss the intro and out, Talking with the dolphin
The Vibe then you don't watch him much! Just the other day he showed the proper way to charge your A/C!
Never take mechanics’ skills for granted. This is real skilled labor - pure rocket science to a simple layman like me. I’d panic after removing the first few nuts and bolts, wouldn’t even remember how to reverse the procedure. Scotty you are a humble genius.
No nonsense. Straight to the point, funny edits. Keep it up love your vids, learned and still learning a lot
Yes very true
Even though I know I'll never repair my vehicle myself, I enjoy seeing Scotty work.
yeah but you can go to the mechanic and tell him what to do, 90% of the job is isolating the problem :)
Scotty, you are one the the few good gems left on this site.
Thanks for doing what you do!
The way Scotty's face was red after working on that strut assembly, Lol. Shows u work hard Mr.kilmer
Or he forgot to take his blood pressure meds. 🤣🤣🤣
He's in Houston Texas. One of the hottest damn places on Earth in the summer.
Is hot as hell here in houston right now🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@jcalzada74 Yup my friend lives there and he's delivering Pizza's today. He said the A/C is full blast hahaha.
I think it got a little hot when he 'went off the air'.
i love this guy, always teaching you something new and very energetic,positive attitude and helpful.
eazy Fig -- goes to show how important a positive attitude is.
@@thomaspayne6866 pop
... another master class tutorial from Scotty! You make it look so easy, Scotty! thanks for sharing!
It is easy if you believe it to be.
@@SpiritFox17 look at Scotties video improvements overtime. In 2015 he showed a little 3 minute video on replacing struts, now HD showed a little more in depth video showing what to wiggle out of the way when taking the strut out. What a good man making improvements to people’s requests!
That spring removal part, lol.
Made my day🤣🤣
Damn he works fast lol
Yeah that was really funny
Lol
"Off air"... ;-) 🇬🇧
You should create a list of parts and brands trusted by Scotty
Yes there should be a kosher symbol but for car parts that Scotty approves
Anything made by Toyota OR in Japan...
Keep it clean now :) hahaah
Denso, NGK, they make majority of parts for Toyota, Honda, BMW, etc. never go with beck & arnley!
Yes, starting now. STRUTS-> AEB Japan
Scotty your editing is priceless, LMAO!
chance I will need to replace a strut anytime soon: 0%
chance I enjoyed this video anyway: 100%
Drive 615 having pleasure in unrighteousness and enjoying a comfortable life are your worst enemy. "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36). My friend, time is running out, and try to have pleasure in sin as much as possible until the judgment comes when no man shall be able to stand on his own feet.
@@queluu9733 god is not real
@@queluu9733 I don't see the point of that in here. Totally unrelated to the subject. As I am a Christian myself, that's the kind of things some Christians do that totally make sure the person will never become one. It's disgusting.
Just as an FYI: Most spring compressors have a large printed warning on them to *not* use impact tools with them. The threaded rods are hardened so the threads won't gall, but that makes them prone to breaking when used with impact tools, which could lead to a really dangerous explosive release of force.
Have you seen them professionally done?
@@greenlightmultimedia1950 Yes.
@@the_bishop I've always seen them done with an impact tool unless done by street mechanic 🤷🏾♂️so those certified mechanics don't know what they are doing
Wall hung spring compressors are the professional way.
never tighten anything up until all the nuts and bolts are in place. learned that the hard way many times. keep learning that sometimes still. tighten one up and the rest are next to impossible to line up to get the bolts through.
tom ster on momma
Bryan Velazquez ???
Grandpa's Rule
"A llittle wiggling and then ya get it on." Made my day!
That’s what she said
Be very careful with the strut spring, years ago when still learning I compressed one which came loose, I soiled myself and barley escaped injury.
It took a few videos of trying to find signs of my car suspension being messed up (makes creaking sounds if i go over a speed bump or into my driveway) and just seeing the oil leakage on the spring made me realize that they've been going bad for longer than i thought. Always appreciate Scotty's videos for this reason
It's FUN to see "Perfection at work" KEEP POSTING THESE KIND OF HANDS-ON VIDEOS" Scotty!
he left an important piece off and its gonna make noise, he also calls the stabalizer link a torsion bar. vehicles that have torsion bars don't have coil springs, rather the torsion bar is the spring.
Bless all of you hard working people out there, society doesn't function without you all. Peace ✌️
thx
I have never in my life watched a more entertaining car repair video ever! Cheers man, you're awesome!
Love your PhD level of knowledge and expertise. Thanks always.
he actually made a couple mistakes. didnt need to remove tie rod end.
He should have put the nut on the tie rod end before using the puller, in case the threads get damaged.
Only a jerk tightens the strut to spindle mounting bolts with a breaker bar, knowing that the alignment shop is going to have to loosen both nuts to adjust camber, which, if you dont note the location/angle of camber before hand (if it was even correct), someone else has to fight.
@@fastinradfordable i need to replace the front strusts/shocks on nissan altima how much will a mechanic ask for it and what should i do
MrWalker1000 probably over $1000 lol
3:40 Thats why we love Scotty Kilmer! 😂
Haha.. I love that part. "OFF AIR" beeepp…...
We need more videos like this Scotty! Quality over Quantity!
Scotty for President, the warranty for all slate
Don't forget to have the vehicle aligned after you're done!
U don’t have to, there’s no adjustment bolts
@@BmwMe-uh9sy False
In my opinion, ( am not an expert ) after any suspension work you should get the alignment done. just my own personal OCD.
Größte Stärksten What was changed that an alignment would be necessary?
@@dancindavey1515 anytime you work on suspension components you need to have the car aligned because it will be out of alignment. That's why.
Scotty, what I love about your videos is how you pack so many repair details into each video in such a quick way. Some repair videos put you to sleep while missing a lot of little helpful tips, but not Scott Kilmer!
Should mention that on some cars the hub assembly can fall outward once the strut is removed, and the axle will become unseated from the transmission. So it’s a good idea to use bungee cords to hold it in. Also, you will want to get an alignment after doing this job.
Scotty, your humor is truly what makes doing this task much more fun!!!
Well, Look at Scotty Strut His Stuff! ;)
Good one! Well done sir. 👑
A 6 minute video on how to change your struts. Wow! That's confidence.
Will Mercep His six minutes translates to six hours, possibly days, if I do it.
I love how he talks about it effortlessly. A true master of his craft.
Watching you work Scotty was like watching Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel.
Which took four years to complete lol
Even if you don't need to fix anything on your car it's always informative and entertaining to watch Scotty at work. 👍😉
that's 50+ years of experience folks. listen when the man speak and follow his advice!!! keep it up. we love you more power!!!
Super helpful video! Your repair videos seems to have gotten better! Just the right amount of humor in as well! Keep up the great work :-)
These are interesting and useful - practical knowledge on the basics on repair. Thank you Scotty.
Just pop that top off! Nothing to it when you’re Scotty, struttin’ your stuff! 😁
Lol
Notice how the video is just exactly as long as it needs to be. No unnecessary excess fluff.
I have a 2000 2.2lt Toyota Camry le an it has 142,000 miles an I paid 2000$ for it an I just put 2000$ into it an it runs great what I did to it was I put a new water pump an timing belt I put all new struts on I put new radiator fluid in a new thermostat I also put a new stereo system in with new speakers I put a new headlight assemblies on now I just need to get a new seal for my back window and then I want to tent my windows and then I need new tires I’m gonna get some new Pirilli tires in a few months an I also put new tranny fluid in I really love your Toyota silica I’m thinking about getting one as a weekend car i love watching your videos I’ve learned a lot your an inspiration to me I basically did all this work on my own an saved me thousands of dollars thanks to all these videos
I was like "oh no! he didnt switch over the spring pad to the new strut" but then when it went into another part it was there. lol
Thanks for the video Scotty!
You are the best, scotty! Im your biggest fan from the Philippines!!
I sorta did this on an old Lincoln once! Changed out to the air bags to coil springs. Was SO scared to handle those springs but I did it! 😍
Scotty, you're the man dude! I've done that work on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee , same problem, drivers side Strut was leaking! It took me quite a while being a novice, but I got it done.right! After watching you, next time when the passenger side starts to leak, I've got your video to show me the professional way using the right tools, and proper steps taken, to do it correct and save time! Thanks Scotty, your instructions are priceless!👍👍👍👍
Scotty doesn't even use the locks on his spring compressor. Balls of steel.
What I learned was that I'll be taking my car to the mechanic. ; )
Haa haa, but hey at least now you don't have to wonder if you could have done it yourself...
lol
Better than calling a tow truck
Scotty you need a good hydraulic car hoist to lift the car up and work on it comfortably.
In a nice big clean well kept garage where you have space to move around and it does not rain.
Although I admire how efficiently you can do everything just with a car jack and how you have all the good tools you need.
I’m sure he has a reason for not having one. Some city ordinances do not allow you to install one outside. Not to mention HOA’s. Lifts are great but a jack works
Man got skillz 😂 Love watching Scotty work- if only 99 % of UA-camrs had his enthusiasm and knowledge. UA-cam is great for how to videos
His no bull style is exactly why I subscribed - straight to the point.
I also used KYB struts and rear shocks to replace my old worn ones on my 2004 RAV4. They work fantastic.
Scotty thank you so much for doing these vids. I have saved a lot of money with all your help.
I'de recommend getting the front end realigned after doing this.
Yeah I'm surprised he didn't mention it.
I don't think this messes your alignment as I've done it myself and didn't notice any difference when driving immediately after.
It might affect it. Bilstein struts go in tighter.
Scotty is a global treasure. I absolutely salute this guy
Thanks a lot. I even didn’t expect that my almost new shock absorber just broken. I didn’t hear the noise or something else. But when I drive the car I feel that I have wobbling on the road. Second shock absorber is still well
Only posted a minute ago and I'm among the first to reply! Scotty always gives good advice, keep up the good work, Scotty!
hello and thanks!
@@scottykilmer replied to my comment! I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! ;-)
I would never do this in real life, if that spring gets loose, your dead. I hope your bonded Scotty, I salute you! o7
Scotty is the G.O.A.T. I wish I had his cell phone number for whenever I need help with a repair!
Same here... same here 🙌
Nice waves bruv
Scotty...using nothing exotic...just a quality 'shade tree' repair. What a Guy!
I subscribed after seeing u for the first time. Simple & thoroughly explained (with much appreciated moments of humor)
I will vote scotty kilmer for president whos with me scotty 2020!!!
I'll vote for Scotty! No more bailouts for GM and Chevy!
For good measure I'd have the front end aligned after his. Things will never fall exactly where they were originally. I even mark stuff before I start, but still.
it is very unnecessary, the only adjustment you have in the front alignment is the tie-rod. And this part was simply removed and put back in place, without touching the adjustment on it. and the bolts attaching the strut to the swindle assembly are pretty snug fit all the way, there is virtually no play. But yes it is a good idea to mark up a few spots to make sure you put the thing back together exactly as it was.
Scotty makes it look easy...
You pray the spring doesn't blow up in your face. 😩😆
Those KYB MonoMax are still my favorite truck struts I've ever had. Good choice, pro.
I'm sure other videos online show this too but I really like how you show repairs. Thank you for posting this repair!
I did all that just to replace the boot in my corolla, seeing u not replacing the boot made lose my mind :D
Yeah, all the old parts he carried over needed new ones, too, but he didn't do those, either---
A job I will gladly pay a mechanic to do! 😂
Tim Van Andel, No accidental crunch under a car me, because I forgot to air gun the coil. Scotty is fifty+ years in the nut busting trade special dude. God bless him.
Agreed, now do the other side and go get an alignment. 🛠️
I wish I had as much trust in my tools like Scotty does whilst handling the spring. Spring changing are for the brave 😅
Spring compressors like what he used are hella durable. Just got done doing a spring job on my ride and they work like a peach. You definitely want a power tool to tighten and loosen them. Just make sure nothing is cracked or compromised and you should be fine :)
@@P07H34D Was that some surface rust on it too? I'd be shook lol
Done it with Harbor Freight spring compressors lol
And also plenty of safety wire because my huevos aren't quite that big.
Nice catch on the spring seat insulator !
It seems that fixing the struts is not easy but knowing how to fix them is informative so thank you for sharing your hard work with the people who might know nothing about car but to drive it and park it.
You've got a Lot of Explaining to do as to *WHY those Old TORN Boots were reused!* Bump stops were good? Just curious.
I was wondering the same thing. The boot was in two pieces
@behexen250 - No, I think Bump Stops help so Spring does Not Clash against top bracket. Cushions like Motor Mounts. ?
Yes I would suggest the worn boots let dirt onto the strut shafts which then draw dirt into the strut seals. The boots ain't on there for nothin'.
I saw that and watched for where, how he would get that replacement part(s) .
Stealership only??? Otherwise as always great video ****.
@behexen250 - Thanks So Much! But - Of Course spring is notched in between 'plates' - I Saw Scotty do it. LOL - So much for my brain. OK - I'll say, it's a Dumb Name. =p
You're right about bottoming out - (no jumping) I had such lousy suspension when driving over road's Painted Lines I could feel it in my jaw. Couldn't get shop to acknowledge it was suspension. Hate it when I've asked and they make me feel dumb. >> Bet here's why i thought that stupid idea -> ~ It was bad suspension, Bump Stops were missing (only 1 B.S. left).
And Now I know > 'Bump Stops' don't work like motor mounts. = D lol kind of funny to think that. - still silly name.
I read troubleshooting, it's Fun! Even have tested & 'fixed' some things, but never really know if I'm right.
THANK YOU for my New occupied Brain Cell! Other won't be so lonely. ha ha
~ always more to learn -- > I pulled a Thelma and Louise in my Datsun B210 GX ~ but that's another story. hint - they don't float. = [ loved that car
I think Scotty has forgotten to transfer the old spring seat to the new strut, It will make grinding noise and clunk.
Jasper Anon I saw the same thing at first. but if you look closely as he was putting the assembly back into the car. he added the isolator back in.
Yup, your right! :) My mistake!But re-using the broken struts boot on new struts doesen't make sense or a good repair.
Jasper Anon the boot wasn't destroyed! Looked ok! Remember, there was a leaking situation going on with that Strut! If that boot was worn, or worse torn, Scotty would never reused it!
Up here in the rust belt I always replace whole assembly. The springs themselves rust and break after 10 or so years.
where do you get the springs and other parts
I would also recommend having the alignment checked asap.
The strut to spindle bolts are also the camber adjustment.
This answers my question if you do all your repairs in your driveway. Hardcore!
Fox have some of the best shocks from what I've heard.
Fox makes great suspension. However, Fox makes shocks for trucks and SUVs (it's off road oriented suspension) almost exclusively. They dont make struts for cars and crossovers like the rav 4 you see here.
Those are for Trucks/Jeeps, I thought?
@@Josh-cw8by Shocks and struts are different. Shocks, the kind fox makes, do not support the weight of the vehicle. Their purpose is to control/ absorb/ dampen the up and down motion of the wheels while other suspension components such as leaf springs or torsion bars support the weight of the vehicle. Struts on the other hand do both. They support the weight of the vehicle and they control the up and down motion of the wheels.
@@T3merity Thanks for that man. I consider myself fairly knowledgeable in automotive but I always confused struts and shocks.
Normally I change the absorber mounting too
does KYB sell the whole thing?
Hey Scotty, what do you prefer to hold up a car hood, prop rod or hydraulic struts. Big fan btw. You’re the cool grandad everyone should have
I prefer prop rod because hydraulic struts eventually fail if you are in cold weather
5:50 when you're looking at the camera when you release the car jack! I love it!
them basic compressors scare some people, many of my mates worry about one of them failing and the spring taking their face off.
I just tell them "use 2 pairs, it halves the tension. and if one fails, the other 3 clamps will save you"
I mean it probably doesn't make much of a difference considering how rare a failure is, but they now take twice as long to get the job done.
I especially like to think some of them have used the quad clamp technique by hand, on their own car :D
You so Dope... NBS either! I've learned so much just by watchin yo Channel! Thank You for your contribution to society! It so appreciated!
This was pretty dope... I like Scotty vids but this is the first time I've seen a "how to"...
Keep it up yo
You are dope for saying something's dope. Dope.
! I would even volunteer in a mechanic shop so i could learn those skills
My homie, Scotty does it Again...its uncanny how when I need to do a certain "job" on my ride the needed video from you appears...keep on keeping Mr. Mechanic..
I love this man for his skill and plain speaking
How about the front end alignment after the strut replacement? 🤷♂️
Yup...that should be done...would be highly recommended
When you dropping your power tool mixtape Scotty?
in october for anniversary of the 94 celica
Good work. Did you replace the rubber boot?
@@itizmeca yes, never do one, the car will always handle unevenly if you just do one.
Be sure to get your front end aligned after you do any strut work. Chances are your alignment will be all out of whack. You can do it yourself if you feel froggy, but I'm old so I take it to the tire place down the road and let the youngsters handle it. Cheers. Great vid as always Scotty. You are da Man.
great instructional video Scotty. Personally I always tell my customers if you're going aftermarket you might as well get loaded struts. Just think about it by the time the struts wear out the Upper bushing and spring has that much wear on it as well and you don't want to have to pay someone twice to do the same job over again. I also do them in pairs for the same reason. I've done just one before and had the customer come back a couple months later needing the other one. They don't like having to be without a vehicle for the same problem twice in a short period. I wouldn't either
The editing is amazing. Scotty do you do all the editing yourself? You release 10 videos a week 🤯
yes I do and thanks!
Bill Gringo dude is a machine
4:05 Re-used worn out parts 😨
Also forgot to use the spring seating pad to prevent metal to metal contact and rattling. (You can see the old white one on the left hand strut)
I wouldn't use the alloy wheel to support the strut due to causing scratches etc.
Otherwise a good video.
@@isaackvasager9957 Yes, well spotted!
Scotty! I'm shocked you didn't warn about the spring compressor, as those can break and send metal parts flying at high speeds. Dangerous job if you are not cautious and don't wear the proper safety gear... Save thousands on the repair and pay thousands at the ER! I'd be wearing a full metal knights suit for that repair 😂
When he used the impact to tighten it and it slid over a little, I flenched.
id rather just buy the KYB strut myself and just have the mechanic do it.
Dude, this is awesome. . . Also, I'm a Star Trek fan. The fact that your name is Scotty just made me subscribe that much faster
Always change the concertina boot... it stops muddy gritty water from finding it's way into the top seal of the strut, which is usually what causes it to fail in the first place.
Scotty you are the best! Damn I wish you were my mechanic.
Nice editing skills scotty i was like were is the insulator rubber on the bottom then walla it magically appeared lol love your vids keep them coming
Still don’t know if Scotty ever tightened the main nut on the strut. Oh well Job Security 😋
Using a pass though socket and allen key.
a legend passing on his knowledge.
i salute thee sir!
Sir Scotty can I make a simple request please. Can you please let EVERYONE know (in all your future videos) how much these jobs should cost the customer if we got it fixed by a Pro Mechanic like yourself. The average cost in either in £Pounds or $Dollars should be fine. The reasons why for this is that we do not get ripped off. Thank you Sir !