Thing is shocks are so expensive you could literally buy another car instead of fixing them , as here in England cars are dirt cheap ,you can buy a decent beater car for like £500
I learned from experience the better quality shocks are a better value than the cheaper parts because of body roll during cornering and braking, they also last a long time like the OEM, the budget shocks might last a year if you are lucky. If you have more than 50-80K on your car, replace those shocks because it makes a real difference in how it handles in all types of weather conditions.
Talking about the instant car they used, Punto already has a stiff suspension setup. Even if the shock absorber fails completely the ride doesn't get bouncy at all. That goes largely for all vehicles with a stiff suspension setup. It simply wouldn't act the way they have portrayed. Its exaggerated. I own a punto and didn't realize that both the front shockabsorbers have completely failed until it was diagnosed on a scheduled service. Hardly experienced any change in handling or ride quality or abnormal tyre wear issues. Got those replaced after diagnosis but the spring in itself is comparatively stiffer and it prevented any change in driving dynamics and thats why I never suspected anything wrong with the shockabsorbers. Even at high speeds the ride was perfectly stable. But driving a vehicle with a soft suspension setup, you would instantly experience the difference in ride quality. It would be all over the place at high speeds and the ride would become bouncier.
Not totally, (other than the tire bending O.o) Had to drive for a few months with worn shocks and this does literally happen depending on vehicle and road conditions. Even fishtailing on straight roads at low speeds can happen due to bad shocks. Mine is probably an extreme senario however
my mustang still has the original front struts and rear shocks that were put on back in 2006, when it was built, found out after a mechanic screwed me over by doing an alignment and then telling me knowing full well I'd have to get another alignment after I replace the front struts but I digress, the coilovers are going to be a night and day difference on this car and I'm excited for it
the lateral wind concept seems true in my experience. When Im on the I95 or Turnpike, doing 60-70mph i sometimes feel slight YANKS! to the left or right. Its as if there is a strong but short lived gust of wind and I can actually hear it and feel the effects of it hitting my car laterally. Sometimes the YANK! is more than just a slight pull but its always firm and quick never a slow pull. Its a YANK!
I have a 1997 town car touring and I think the duralast shocks are a little to weak to keep the tire pressed down against the highway starting at 60 mph. I have just had the tires balanced. Also when I hit a bump at highway speed with either front tire it bounces about four times like bump-da-da-da-da. I know that might not make sense. It is also very boaty around corners tight front end.
Ive driven a 2002 VY Holden commodore SS v8 sedan in 2017 with original shock absorbers. They need replacing. Pros-shocks have sagged which makes the car sit at a nice height in terms of looks. Cons-doesn't really adsorb the shocks anymore. Harsh bangs when hitting the general bumps on the roads. Which obviously means it wont handle as well either however still fine. Braking-well i it has great brakes as standard and I tell you what, she still pulls up real good if a Kangaroo jumps out. Video graphics defiantly over act the motions but are correct in my experience. There fine though. If you drive like a normal person at a safe rate then it makes hardly a difference really. But if your having a go and a bit of fun, well it's not so fun. That's when you'll be like "I need to upgrade this"
Nice video, but honestly I'm having shock absorber yours production and they didn't least for long, rear one started knocking after few months after change till now.
I have a question. When I go to pass a semi that doesn't have the aerodynamic sheet under its trailer y does my car want to be sucked under the trailer. I always have this problem when I'm on the highway in my Ford Fiesta . The car seems to pull towards the trailer till I reach up to the semi then it seams to go back to normal. The compensating for the right pulling is me to turn my wheel to the left but when I get to the semi the car stops pulling and it yanks hard left because my steering wheel is turned that way
This stuff actually happens other than the tire bending is a bit overkill and self inflicted because you deflated your tires for offroading and too lazy to reinflate xD Depending on where you live (conditions of road and weather) and your shock absorber conditions, this does happen and I've literally experienced all of those often due to conditions where I live (except tire bending). It is not an exageration (Other than tire bending for the last time x'D)
This comment section makes you understand why some producers prefer to put a little footnote mentioning that purposeful exaggerations are just to help you visualize something. As always, idiots need to be told.
HBK Appreciate video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Patlarny Vehicle History Principle (do a search on google)? It is a good exclusive guide for discovering how to repair your car the simple way minus the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my old buddy Taylor after many years got great results with it.
Been driving with 2 snapped front shock and broke top mounts for last 3 months, literally only differences I notice is a knocking noise over bumps and bad ride when I hit a bump or pot hole, no way I'm paying £400 to replace them, it's literally a 30 min job , parts are only £100 so why are mechanics overcharging people in UK like this ? Seriously if I was a mechanic I'd do an honest job not rip off hard working people
"Only differences" YOU noticed... I think that is enough information for people to avoid your advice. As it's a 30 min job with £100 parts, why not put up a video how to fo it cheaply?
@@christineayres7094 Incorrect assumption. Again. There is more to it than just a defective strut. Chances are the mountings and bearings were end of life as well as protection gaiters. Then factor in if you support the race to the bottom by buying cheap Chinese parts. The amount you mentioned then starts to become plausible if using quality parts. The other possibility is they didn't want your business. Were they too busy or just didn't want your business? These are other possibilities you should consider.
The SPRING is the thing that absorbs the shocks. The spring is the SHOCK ABSORBER. The thing in this video labelled 'shock absorber' DOES NOT ABSORB SHOCKS, it DAMPENS the shock absorbing effect of the spring. It is a DAMPER - not a shock absorber. Also, the coil spring and damper assembly shown here, in this format, is known as a MacPherson strut, NOT a spring and shock. This seems to be a generic term for the complete spring and damper assembly, but is incorrect. This is the difference twixt engineer speak and normal person speak.
The Shock absorber does absorb some of the first impact movement but will soon be over come by the force if large enough and the spring will compress. Afterwards the shock will dampen the spring movement. Shocks will have a compression and rebound rate.
thumbs up video I also have a question will shocks make the back of my truck kind of jump up and down kind of vibrateing like shaking up and down really fast on some parts of the freeway only not alpm free way and the street ride is smooth I don't hear any squeaky noises or leaks on the shocks some told me to add weight to the back off the truck I don't know tires are good balance and alignment all lug nuts are there tire pressure good I also herd expensive heavy duty shocks would make it worse because the ride would be to stiff I don't know any more help me out here please
If I never replaced my worn out struts and shocks on driving…would it cause eventually for breakdown of the shocks struts in the car? Or is it just going to be a very uncomfortable unsmooth driving all the time?
@@Javez333 if the shock fails everything else will act like a crutch for it, ball joints and tires mostly. also, I don't think you'd like the feeling of the car always wanting to roll over and smashing the bottom side.
Sadly all the signs shown are when its too late and that wear all the other suspension parts.This can work for people who drive from home to store and back.But for those on the streets driving 5 days a week, the best indicator is when u start driving slower and watch out for bad cracks on the road u know your shocks are worn.right now i drive slow just for the ride to be comfortable but the car has non of the symptoms above and you will feel shocks more infront because of engine weight if its an FR or FF car.Dont go by all those things even car mechanic will not know ,the driver is the one who feels
Edit after waiting for 3 month finally got new shocks the old one despite noy leaking had the shock stopper disintegrated ,the top mount compressed by 3/4 of an inch driver side and 1/4 of an inch other side ,aftee changing new the front of the rose up by 2 inches.ordered rear now for a toyota belta 1.0 17 year old with 95 000 km .Got toyota Kyb ones from toyota themselvea
yes they are, and KYB is a apanese conpany btw, KYB (Kayaba Research Centre) in Japan , so it's a reliable brand, I had my sister's car equipped with KYB shocks/struts, they are pretty durable and long lasting, it's a great OEM replacement if your original struts/shocks are worn out.
Hello Bill, as checked with our Technical Service team - Garage Gurus, there shouldn't be any oil leak in a new set of shock absorbers. To exchange/ return, please kindly reach out to your seller/ distributor directly. Hope the info helps.
This video is horrible. Yes it illustrates the concepts, but it exaggerates them profoundly !! Shocks work at a high efficiency right up nearly to the end of life. Then a seal will leak and cause near or complete failure. At 100% failure the effects are fairly minimal except at extremes of use: like high speeds, high speed cornering, and very large bumps. Stopping distances are changed negligibly. Real world non video game cgi videos actually show a much better view of what actually happens. Instead this video was made to exaggerate and scare people that aren't in the industry.
You don't get AIDS neither each time after a non protected relation but it's good to know how it could end... Then it's up to you. Your name suggests however that it's your costume to complain very often about anything you hater. Ah, i'm in the "industry" too.
no no Dissagree with you, I am an engineer, I understand very well how its really work and experience it my self how the worn out shock absorbers dealing with bumps, cornering, wind, etc, and what these video's showing is explanation of what people experience with their vehicle on worn out shock absorbers, not just theoritical or exaggerate at all.. that is what really happening, and the cgi is merely the way so that common people understand it.
The steering wheel will oscillate with worn shock in a corner. The force of the car weight on the tire in a turn will cause the spring to compress but the shock will not dampen and hold the force and the wheel will oscillates as it goes up the steering angle changes and your steering wheel follows
A front wheel drive Z? I just can't...
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1:04 50% makes you automatically Bob your head to the music!
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That’s when you play, What is love? By Haddaway.
@@1badEK No! then babies would try to hurt you and you'd have to plead for your life...
This video might be *slightly* over exaggerating.
Thing is shocks are so expensive you could literally buy another car instead of fixing them , as here in England cars are dirt cheap ,you can buy a decent beater car for like £500
For education purposes only
I think they want to impress us an I’m impressed, am going to get it, I’m a good boy
No it's true
A Sad Pork Chop lol
Yes, I have felt wobbling when my shock absorbers are gone. Nice video.
this is life saver , after i change the front shock on my semi all nightmare is gone
I learned from experience the better quality shocks are a better value than the cheaper parts because of body roll during cornering and braking, they also last a long time like the OEM, the budget shocks might last a year if you are lucky. If you have more than 50-80K on your car, replace those shocks because it makes a real difference in how it handles in all types of weather conditions.
So beautifully explained!
It answered a lot of my questions. Awesome
Thanks for excellent illustrations....
Talking about the instant car they used, Punto already has a stiff suspension setup. Even if the shock absorber fails completely the ride doesn't get bouncy at all. That goes largely for all vehicles with a stiff suspension setup. It simply wouldn't act the way they have portrayed. Its exaggerated.
I own a punto and didn't realize that both the front shockabsorbers have completely failed until it was diagnosed on a scheduled service. Hardly experienced any change in handling or ride quality or abnormal tyre wear issues. Got those replaced after diagnosis but the spring in itself is comparatively stiffer and it prevented any change in driving dynamics and thats why I never suspected anything wrong with the shockabsorbers. Even at high speeds the ride was perfectly stable. But driving a vehicle with a soft suspension setup, you would instantly experience the difference in ride quality. It would be all over the place at high speeds and the ride would become bouncier.
AWESOME DEMONSTRATION VIDEO TOP NOTCH!
Excellent video. The explanations of the cause and effect was made very clear in the video. Good work.
Thank you monroe for the exaheration! I'm going to buy some bilstein
Monroe are one of the best shocks. While quite well known brand, sachs, makes shit shocks
Not totally, (other than the tire bending O.o)
Had to drive for a few months with worn shocks and this does literally happen depending on vehicle and road conditions. Even fishtailing on straight roads at low speeds can happen due to bad shocks. Mine is probably an extreme senario however
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my mustang still has the original front struts and rear shocks that were put on back in 2006, when it was built, found out after a mechanic screwed me over by doing an alignment and then telling me knowing full well I'd have to get another alignment after I replace the front struts but I digress, the coilovers are going to be a night and day difference on this car and I'm excited for it
I drive with broken shocks because I can’t afford new ones. It’s actually very easy to handle a car with broken shocks, it’s just bouncy.
Depends at what speed you're going. Slow/normal speed is fine. Higher speed is very tricky and unpredictable.
Myn is not bouncy its loud 😤 in bumps lol
You think the shocks will be broken into split if not replaced at all while continued driving?
@@leetos.4915 still driving with the broken ones now, still working just fine
This is a great video. I hope I made the right choice f choosing Monroe shocks today instead of OEM.
the lateral wind concept seems true in my experience. When Im on the I95 or Turnpike, doing 60-70mph i sometimes feel slight YANKS! to the left or right. Its as if there is a strong but short lived gust of wind and I can actually hear it and feel the effects of it hitting my car laterally. Sometimes the YANK! is more than just a slight pull but its always firm and quick never a slow pull. Its a YANK!
My car does the same as well
It happens to all vehicles. The lighter your vehicle, the more you will notice.
a good video.. more important to each driver.
coolest weirdness strut demonstration ever
Thanks a lot for sharing useful information.
Nice and informative video. Good work.
Very nice video with deep information
I have a 1997 town car touring and I think the duralast shocks are a little to weak to keep the tire pressed down against the highway starting at 60 mph. I have just had the tires balanced. Also when I hit a bump at highway speed with either front tire it bounces about four times like bump-da-da-da-da. I know that might not make sense. It is also very boaty around corners tight front end.
Awsome job on this video thanks!!!!
Can you upload the video in HD (720P or 1080p) please? It's an amazing and informative video.
great video, thank you
CoOL little video... yes, basic.. But you have to start somewhere. There is ALWAYS something to learn :O) Thank you. Cheers!
Ive driven a 2002 VY Holden commodore SS v8 sedan in 2017 with original shock absorbers. They need replacing. Pros-shocks have sagged which makes the car sit at a nice height in terms of looks. Cons-doesn't really adsorb the shocks anymore. Harsh bangs when hitting the general bumps on the roads. Which obviously means it wont handle as well either however still fine. Braking-well i it has great brakes as standard and I tell you what, she still pulls up real good if a Kangaroo jumps out.
Video graphics defiantly over act the motions but are correct in my experience.
There fine though. If you drive like a normal person at a safe rate then it makes hardly a difference really. But if your having a go and a bit of fun, well it's not so fun. That's when you'll be like "I need to upgrade this"
thanks so much for your video :D
Excellent video
Just installed a whole set of Monroe suspensions in my car. Massive improvement
Nice video, but honestly I'm having shock absorber yours production and they didn't least for long, rear one started knocking after few months after change till now.
NE1 got a link to download that Monroe Shock Absorber video game?
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Great video
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Very informative video
I have a question. When I go to pass a semi that doesn't have the aerodynamic sheet under its trailer y does my car want to be sucked under the trailer. I always have this problem when I'm on the highway in my Ford Fiesta . The car seems to pull towards the trailer till I reach up to the semi then it seams to go back to normal. The compensating for the right pulling is me to turn my wheel to the left but when I get to the semi the car stops pulling and it yanks hard left because my steering wheel is turned that way
I have a use for proton saga flx. best less shaky as in the video.
Great video !!!!
Thank you
This stuff actually happens other than the tire bending is a bit overkill and self inflicted because you deflated your tires for offroading and too lazy to reinflate xD
Depending on where you live (conditions of road and weather) and your shock absorber conditions, this does happen and I've literally experienced all of those often due to conditions where I live (except tire bending).
It is not an exageration (Other than tire bending for the last time x'D)
You'd be surprised how realistic the animation actually is. Tire flextion is wild!
Flexion
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It would be much more useful if you have info, where to check absorbers or to buy a portable tester.
Are those monroe original or reflex?
Had to search this up for my vibrations class lol
the music is dope
Once i bought new monroe shocks for my old a6...never again..after one and half year,they where leaking..
Good job 👍🏼
Very informative
This comment section makes you understand why some producers prefer to put a little footnote mentioning that purposeful exaggerations are just to help you visualize something.
As always, idiots need to be told.
Good video wait for more content
Good job 👏
Nice video! Subscribed.
so informative, but how u can check them
very good video!especially the last part boucing headlights
Amit G1984 could you plz explain me the last part with the tire ? Why it goes that way?
Very good video
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Which one should I buy?
Is that a Z with Aston Martin front end ?
Install extended travel coilovers and have them revalved to be slower on the rebound and firmer in the compression.
Also install a dual rate spring.
HBK Appreciate video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Patlarny Vehicle History Principle (do a search on google)? It is a good exclusive guide for discovering how to repair your car the simple way minus the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my old buddy Taylor after many years got great results with it.
I mean i unbolted my rear shocks because they got bolts problems and it was pretty bouncy and fun
Been driving with 2 snapped front shock and broke top mounts for last 3 months, literally only differences I notice is a knocking noise over bumps and bad ride when I hit a bump or pot hole, no way I'm paying £400 to replace them, it's literally a 30 min job , parts are only £100 so why are mechanics overcharging people in UK like this ? Seriously if I was a mechanic I'd do an honest job not rip off hard working people
"Only differences" YOU noticed...
I think that is enough information for people to avoid your advice.
As it's a 30 min job with £100 parts, why not put up a video how to fo it cheaply?
@@idonotwantahandle2 Go away. You obviously work for the council.
@@christineayres7094 Incorrect assumption.
Again.
There is more to it than just a defective strut. Chances are the mountings and bearings were end of life as well as protection gaiters.
Then factor in if you support the race to the bottom by buying cheap Chinese parts. The amount you mentioned then starts to become plausible if using quality parts.
The other possibility is they didn't want your business. Were they too busy or just didn't want your business? These are other possibilities you should consider.
Just bought some monroes at napa for my semi and one of the front ones is already having oil residue around the rim
Really? Well you know 😏 everything is made in China 👎 now
The SPRING is the thing that absorbs the shocks. The spring is the SHOCK ABSORBER. The thing in this video labelled 'shock absorber' DOES NOT ABSORB SHOCKS, it DAMPENS the shock absorbing effect of the spring. It is a DAMPER - not a shock absorber. Also, the coil spring and damper assembly shown here, in this format, is known as a MacPherson strut, NOT a spring and shock. This seems to be a generic term for the complete spring and damper assembly, but is incorrect. This is the difference twixt engineer speak and normal person speak.
The Shock absorber does absorb some of the first impact movement but will soon be over come by the force if large enough and the spring will compress. Afterwards the shock will dampen the spring movement. Shocks will have a compression and rebound rate.
Wow! Too much of information, in well understandable presentation in just 4 minutes.
well i agree to all the information in the video,this helps me for fixing my evo 4,got a lot of weird traction and this information helps me
nice vid..tnx
thumbs up video I also have a question will shocks make the back of my truck kind of jump up and down kind of vibrateing like shaking up and down really fast on some parts of the freeway only not alpm free way and the street ride is smooth I don't hear any squeaky noises or leaks on the shocks some told me to add weight to the back off the truck I don't know tires are good balance and alignment all lug nuts are there tire pressure good I also herd expensive heavy duty shocks would make it worse because the ride would be to stiff I don't know any more help me out here please
2pacnasgame yes bad rear shocks well make your car feel bumpy. I had the same problem. the car runs smooth now
Did replacing the rear shocks improve your ride? as i am having this same problem and my shocks are at 60%
Nice video
I bought and installed a munroe suspension for my car. It failed after 5 months.
Song name?
If I never replaced my worn out struts and shocks on driving…would it cause eventually for breakdown of the shocks struts in the car? Or is it just going to be a very uncomfortable unsmooth driving all the time?
@@Javez333 if the shock fails everything else will act like a crutch for it, ball joints and tires mostly. also, I don't think you'd like the feeling of the car always wanting to roll over and smashing the bottom side.
Sadly all the signs shown are when its too late and that wear all the other suspension parts.This can work for people who drive from home to store and back.But for those on the streets driving 5 days a week, the best indicator is when u start driving slower and watch out for bad cracks on the road u know your shocks are worn.right now i drive slow just for the ride to be comfortable but the car has non of the symptoms above and you will feel shocks more infront because of engine weight if its an FR or FF car.Dont go by all those things even car mechanic will not know ,the driver is the one who feels
Edit after waiting for 3 month finally got new shocks the old one despite noy leaking had the shock stopper disintegrated ,the top mount compressed by 3/4 of an inch driver side and 1/4 of an inch other side ,aftee changing new the front of the rose up by 2 inches.ordered rear now for a toyota belta 1.0 17 year old with 95 000 km .Got toyota Kyb ones from toyota themselvea
Anyone found the songs name?
I had Boyfriend Install KYB Shocks and Struts. and he says they are the best quality for after market. good for 10-15 Years!
yes they are, and KYB is a apanese conpany btw, KYB (Kayaba Research Centre) in Japan , so it's a reliable brand, I had my sister's car equipped with KYB shocks/struts, they are pretty durable and long lasting, it's a great OEM replacement if your original struts/shocks are worn out.
that light dramatization lol...lil bounce not a nuke ))))))
song name please
what is worn shock observer?
Who invented the shock absorbers? Gabriel. They are the best bang for the buck btw.
How can i buy
So I just got my new Monroe's , pulled d it out of the box and it has a smear of oil on it? Is it faulty???
Hello Bill, as checked with our Technical Service team - Garage Gurus, there shouldn't be any oil leak in a new set of shock absorbers. To exchange/ return, please kindly reach out to your seller/ distributor directly. Hope the info helps.
Welp.. My shocks are screwed
Tyres?
its all good ant true. but that test with brakes, was a bit off. you can clearly see that white car started braking much sooner.
Braking distance gets worst if you have a bad shock absorbers especially on high speeds.
@@joshuaman01 I agree 100% but still i think white car started braking sooner.
This video is horrible. Yes it illustrates the concepts, but it exaggerates them profoundly !! Shocks work at a high efficiency right up nearly to the end of life. Then a seal will leak and cause near or complete failure. At 100% failure the effects are fairly minimal except at extremes of use: like high speeds, high speed cornering, and very large bumps. Stopping distances are changed negligibly. Real world non video game cgi videos actually show a much better view of what actually happens. Instead this video was made to exaggerate and scare people that aren't in the industry.
You don't get AIDS neither each time after a non protected relation but it's good to know how it could end... Then it's up to you. Your name suggests however that it's your costume to complain very often about anything you hater. Ah, i'm in the "industry" too.
As soon as i saw front wheel drive 350Z i basically gave up right away!
Hi
Brian Jeppesen could have been a fancy 4wd swap.... Hahaha
no no Dissagree with you,
I am an engineer, I understand very well how its really work and experience it my self how the worn out shock absorbers dealing with bumps, cornering, wind, etc,
and what these video's showing is explanation of what people experience with their vehicle on worn out shock absorbers, not just theoritical or exaggerate at all..
that is what really happening, and the cgi is merely the way so that common people understand it.
Monroe vs kyb?
The video is visible but there words in video for explanation is not visible
I used monro on my k5 blazer it was not good I think its gas suspension I prefer oil suspension
How long can I drive my car with my shocks needing to be replaced?
50k
My car does all of this and still driving 100 miles a day in a 2008 Ford taurus with 247,000 miles
5 years ago this was so cool and innovative
nowadays it counts as memes
Ah who needs rear shock asorbors when you have leaf springs
nice toon
fairlady ❤
So about that song..
The white car in the brake test braked early then the grey one
The stopping distance was the important measurement here. Not who stopped first.
Okay I'm getting new shocks tomorrow
mondro ok, promax ok gak... lowet promx ok
My favourite: shock absorbers for dummies:)
You guys spelled tire wrong....
Anyone could explain me plz why the tire goes that way on minute 3?
The steering wheel will oscillate with worn shock in a corner. The force of the car weight on the tire in a turn will cause the spring to compress but the shock will not dampen and hold the force and the wheel will oscillates as it goes up the steering angle changes and your steering wheel follows
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