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  • This Means Your Shocks are Bad
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  3 роки тому +40

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  • @n54lyfe9
    @n54lyfe9 3 роки тому +441

    Everyone went real quiet when Scotty’s celica became the fastest car in gta

    • @TempoMontages
      @TempoMontages 3 роки тому +26

      yea scotty paid off gta v we need a video from scotty explaining why he paid

    • @EasternUNO
      @EasternUNO 3 роки тому +3

      can you explain please? in which gta episode?

    • @n54lyfe9
      @n54lyfe9 3 роки тому +4

      @@EasternUNO Gta online?

    • @Andy-uc
      @Andy-uc Рік тому +1

      Really?

  • @davidbrennan5
    @davidbrennan5 3 роки тому +98

    Just did the shocks on my 97 Grand Marquis, I used KYB gas adjust replacements, I also changed out the sway bar bushings and end links. Huge improvement. The car used to roll turning corners now it is nice and flat.

    • @todtalk3912
      @todtalk3912 3 роки тому +5

      I had an 04 and man I loved that car, it was spacious and comfy, it was an lx model which was all leather and the pedals had button to move em closer or further away I thought was cool af. I remember I bought that beauty for 6 grand in 2008 with like 55,000 miles on it, it was absolutely mint, did nothing besides change the oil n put roughly 50k on it. Can you believe the headlight module chip was bad in those cars, for the year I had anyway. Scumbag Ford after so many complaints from so many people and after they know the majority have already been fixed and they have that data, finally put out recall to have it fixed like 3 months after I sold it, I was so mad. I used to have to drive around with my high beams, except they wouldn't work in the normal setting they'd only work when you pushed the stalk forward ( or whatever direction to just flash), so id drive around at night and had to hold that stupid thing in place if I drove anywhere blinding everyone as I went. that stupid plug and play box which was really easy to replace was anywhere between 500 and 800 dollars. When they first starting breaking, it'd intermittently work, and shut off for a few seconds than turn back on, then you could buy a little more time by hitting the box where that module was located and it'd work. then it'd eventually just not work and you might get lucky rarely n get it turn on. The craziest thing is that it was your headlights literally, that would just turn off as your driving which is the craziest thing if you think about it. They knew about this flaw and continued building cars with this flaw because they had a parts bin filled with these things paid for because they didn't change much on these vehicles over the years which is why they were so dependable, point is, I hate ford to this day for that one mistake they made not fixing my car sooner.

    • @davidbrennan5
      @davidbrennan5 3 роки тому +2

      @@todtalk3912 I had that problem also. The capacitors were bad in the LCM, I sent it to a guy that rebuilds them and he charged me about $100.00 to rebuild it. I bought this car 7 years ago with low mileage for 2K, It has 200 000 miles on it now. The clear coat is peeling on it but the car is still solid (very little rust). I was going to get something newer but this car has been so good I thought I would keep it and fix it up. I put some new headlights and parking lights and a new exhaust system front to back, new shocks/swaybar links and bushings , new tires, new battery and alternator, new 02 sensors, MAF sensor, changed out the diff fluid and tranny fluid. I gave it a good tune up and it runs and drives like new now. I think the car will last another 5 years now easy.

    • @thisismyname1701
      @thisismyname1701 3 роки тому +1

      @@todtalk3912 same thing for me 04 marquis damn light switch

    • @ghostingwo
      @ghostingwo 4 місяці тому

      @@davidbrennan5my Camry feels like is wobbled side to side when turning slow, is that what was happening to u? I wanna know cause I need to replace my tires but want to fix whatever this problem is too cause idk if it will ruin the tires

    • @ghostingwo
      @ghostingwo 4 місяці тому

      @@davidbrennan5idk if it’s just the tires ride or if they’re out of balance or misaligned tires or if it’s something messed up with the suspension system or other parts what. But little non dramatic looking bumps on road feel excessive and dramatic and the ride sounds loud

  • @CM_Burns
    @CM_Burns 3 роки тому +67

    when the car is a bouncing, don't come knocking

  • @yosemite-e2v
    @yosemite-e2v 3 роки тому +129

    When you see a car going down the highway just bouncing around, you know they've gone way too long, and it's actually unsafe.

    • @sharifnasser7635
      @sharifnasser7635 3 роки тому +12

      So about 90 percent of these cars in Detroit 😂

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 3 роки тому +9

      @@sharifnasser7635 this is why in Germany the technical inspection on cars is mandatory

    • @pootthatbak2578
      @pootthatbak2578 3 роки тому +3

      I never see that..and it doesnt happen..//in the 70s i had one bouncy car..shocks are very durable the last 40 years

    • @yosemite-e2v
      @yosemite-e2v 3 роки тому +6

      @@pootthatbak2578 As someone who drives the highways of California for his job, I see it on an all too regular basis.

    • @pootthatbak2578
      @pootthatbak2578 3 роки тому +4

      @@yosemite-e2v im a truck driver. I drive the roads out east. Im more worried about loose truck tires bouncing down the road..saw more of those than worn out car suspensions.

  • @davecrupel2817
    @davecrupel2817 3 роки тому +16

    Worn shocks are rather nice to be honest. It makes small bumps more comfortable. Though it's not good with big ones, like speed bumps.

    • @Justin-nx3pw
      @Justin-nx3pw 3 роки тому +3

      Except for that one sensitive passenger that gets seasick easy

    • @davecrupel2817
      @davecrupel2817 3 роки тому +11

      @@Justin-nx3pw Passengers? What are those?

  • @DrEvilTag
    @DrEvilTag 3 роки тому +17

    My shocks on my 08 Acura TSX are all pretty gone but my car doesn’t bounce but you can hear the shocks are squeaky when coming to a stop or going over bumps , funny my car still is smooth but forsure could be smoother

  • @kooperohara7708
    @kooperohara7708 3 роки тому +12

    *sees car in a secluded parking lot bouncing around*
    Damn, must have bad shocks

  • @ginasthrun7039
    @ginasthrun7039 3 роки тому +27

    Oh hell yeah Scotty has short reels now?!! Old man’s up to date with technology too huh 🚗

    • @ThePhilosophicalOne
      @ThePhilosophicalOne 3 роки тому +1

      He's not old...

    • @TwenOalley
      @TwenOalley 3 місяці тому

      @@ThePhilosophicalOnehe’s gotta be like 60 right?

    • @ThePhilosophicalOne
      @ThePhilosophicalOne 3 місяці тому

      @@TwenOalley yeah but I consider that young lol. To each his own though.

  • @fh1980ram
    @fh1980ram 3 роки тому +7

    If see a car going down the road bouncing, it's Scotty having a heated conversation.

    • @jcrow5427
      @jcrow5427 3 роки тому +2

      Lol! I get the picture!

  • @JosePerez-zt8si
    @JosePerez-zt8si 3 роки тому +5

    Even small advice like this one can be a great help!!

  • @flipzout100
    @flipzout100 3 роки тому +15

    I remember the car from the movie Uncle Buck, how that thing would bounce.

    • @t-topgarage7887
      @t-topgarage7887 3 роки тому +1

      YES!!! I always thought it would be so funny to take the shocks out of a car like that for fun. Man I love that movie

  • @dauntewimbush1939
    @dauntewimbush1939 3 роки тому

    My 99 crv was banging in the front! Put on Monroe quick struts and it rides like a dream now!

  • @markhall3434
    @markhall3434 3 роки тому +1

    Scotty: Ford says lifetime ATF in my 2014 F150 V6 w/6R80 trans.. I'm sitting here with 2 Gal of Mercon LV and a fluid sucker. Question:
    Just Rolled over 70K Miles.. running/shifting perfect in every way. Should I do an ATF Suck Out Replace what came out type of AFT change or trust "Lifetime"?

    • @buttmunch1457
      @buttmunch1457 3 роки тому

      Car manufacturers determine whatever they want to be “lifetime.” Could be 100k miles or sooner, they want you to buy another car. Scotty recommends a tranny flush every 100k miles on “lifetime” ATF just to be safe.

  • @Semiam1
    @Semiam1 3 роки тому +3

    When the Lexus IS rockin’ don’t come knockin’

  • @alexg8460
    @alexg8460 Рік тому +4

    What if it doesn’t bounce but had a hard bang from pot holes??

  • @nate666
    @nate666 Місяць тому +1

    When my car bounces that's a good thing 😉😁

  • @MustangGuy112
    @MustangGuy112 3 роки тому +2

    How do I check this on an SUV/truck?
    It’s a Cadillac Escalade . I don’t really need to check it though because I can’t drive yet but my dad has one and I’m just curious

  • @dobermanguy9437
    @dobermanguy9437 Рік тому

    Another thing I have heard you will have a lot of Tire cupping when your shocks are worn out and you will hear lots of noise from the tires

  • @thebuffoctopus6900
    @thebuffoctopus6900 3 роки тому

    I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla with 240k miles. It runs well but I know it for sure needs new shocks. I got my tires replaces a few months ago and the tire tread was very uneven. On one other rear back wheels the car body is low to the tire. But I don't know how long my car will last and I don't want to put unnecessary money into it. My only concern is, are bad shocks dangerous? Or at one point would they be dangerous. I could care less about how the car drives. I just want to be safe.

  • @BungieStudios
    @BungieStudios 2 роки тому

    Thing I hated about GTA IV is that vehicles bounced like their shocks where shot. I one time saw a car on the road that reminded me of the game. Its rear just kept bouncing and bouncing.

  • @hustensaftfx239
    @hustensaftfx239 3 роки тому +3

    I really wonder if my shocks are bad. They are very easy to push down bur they dont really bounce they will just come right back and stay put but when you push down you only habe little resistance. Anyone got an idea?

  • @Pinkielover
    @Pinkielover 10 місяців тому

    My struts are completely gone. and bounces like crazy when you go over bumps or just drive down the road , but if you try to push it down when it's parked it doesn't do it. It's pretty stiff.. so yeah you can't tell by just doing that

  • @togodbetheglory9725
    @togodbetheglory9725 8 місяців тому

    Not specifically leak oil,,it could be dry and still be bad

  • @christopherlee1695
    @christopherlee1695 3 роки тому +1

    He really loves that celica!! 😍

  • @27228443
    @27228443 Місяць тому

    I got the front struts changed on my car and the ride height is now higher! What does that mean? The original struts are still on the back tires.

  • @bigironfist626
    @bigironfist626 3 роки тому +1

    I got new shocks, new tires , balanced and it still bounces...2013 Toyota sienna

  • @Yankeefann
    @Yankeefann 3 роки тому +5

    Makes sense, I’m gonna make sure my car doesn’t bounce

  • @antistupidmalfrignegganlis1643

    Ultra ~Scotty the great! Love your videos man

  • @Randomeris1
    @Randomeris1 3 роки тому +3

    Scottys Celica is as tight as they can be...
    What..?

  • @Shyamiiii
    @Shyamiiii Рік тому

    Hey scotty what if my shocks dont bounce up and down at all? They just feel super stiff. They’re the original factory installed equipment from a 2010 kia soul ! and have 135,xxx miles on them. It does not bounce👌🏽 Zero bounce

  • @otarsulava
    @otarsulava 3 роки тому +2

    Liked the motorcycle, behind 👍🙂

  • @melvinrexwinkle1510
    @melvinrexwinkle1510 3 роки тому

    Hey Scotty, it's 2021 you need to do a video to teach these 30 year olds how to check tire pressure?

  • @btrdangerdan2010
    @btrdangerdan2010 3 роки тому +1

    I think my rear shocks need replaced on my 1989 Nissan Sentra

  • @Zed2205
    @Zed2205 7 місяців тому

    Doesn't that celica have 5sfe engine I got 2 with 5sfe 98 99 camry 4 cylinder that I absolutely love driving and working on so easy and absolutely a tank of an engine to use

  • @Workerbee-zy5nx
    @Workerbee-zy5nx 7 днів тому

    3 bounce is a good indicator.

  • @TopHatGent
    @TopHatGent Рік тому

    Fox shocks on my 2019 4runner trd pro keep failing. Three of the four are needed to replacedby thirty thousand miles. Toyota or any company in the future I won't touch anything with fox shocks on them with a thirty nine and a half foot pole.

  • @mymovievideos
    @mymovievideos 3 роки тому +5

    Good tip, thank you for this!

  • @willfisher1464
    @willfisher1464 3 роки тому +1

    Sooo my shocked were replaced 5 yrs ago,every time I take an uneven corner I hear metal grinding . From inspection the "shocks" are even more wore out than the original 2000 ones,should I replace them or keep grinding??

    • @andreiradumitrica2358
      @andreiradumitrica2358 3 роки тому +1

      For sure replace them and be sure your mechanic do it right, is very easy to make mistakes în installing, then your shocks will be even worse în like 10k Miles :) If you dont replace them u will have more problems with suspension

    • @jeffgualandijr9420
      @jeffgualandijr9420 3 роки тому +1

      yes, but clearly theres another problem causing this as 5 years is awful fast. can't get into detail as i don't know what your car is but we atleast know that the shocks being worn in 5 years is just the symptom of a bigger problem.

    • @willfisher1464
      @willfisher1464 3 роки тому

      Bought a 2000 taurus fore 800 have put 1200 into repairs, now this..

    • @willfisher1464
      @willfisher1464 3 роки тому

      @@andreiradumitrica2358 my mechanic who was super good died 8 yrs ago,so I am trying to learn how to do this stuff on my own...

    • @jeffgualandijr9420
      @jeffgualandijr9420 3 роки тому +1

      @@willfisher1464 ouch yea I’m a Ford guy but that was not a good hour for Ford. Not until 2008 anyway. These were notorious for sagging too much in the rear causing almost these exact symptoms. But the strange thing is not all of them did it. So I guess what I would do id check all fastening points as simply not being tight enough would cause it, I’d check my seals as they can indicate a lot about a problem. And if it’s that bad I would just check all suspension components on all 4 corners, im certain a visual inspection would point you in the direction of the culprit. And I hope nobody did any spring cutting as doing it wrong could really cause some chaos.

  • @themachine8009
    @themachine8009 3 роки тому +1

    The shock in my 03 VW have never been changed. Is that k? The frame is not gonna come off, is it?

    • @buttmunch1457
      @buttmunch1457 3 роки тому +1

      As long as the shocks are good and the frame isn’t rusted it should be good. VWs were good cars back then especially jettas

    • @themachine8009
      @themachine8009 3 роки тому

      @@buttmunch1457 👍it is a Jetta. Glad to hear that

  • @samalapsy
    @samalapsy 11 місяців тому

    What if it doesn't bounce but when you have 3 weighted people in the back seat and the right back side of the car is able to carry the load firmly but the left back tire is almost hitting the back fender.
    Does it mean my shock is bad or the bad spring is bad?

  • @ukelilly
    @ukelilly Рік тому

    Hi. My brand new Toyota doesn't bounce..at all. If I go over a speed bump, the back end just comes back down hard ! With a bang ! Startles me. I've gone over the same bumps with other cars and it's not like that. I wasn't carrying anything at all in the back. Is that suppose to be some kind of normal ? Sounds & feels like it's harming the car.

    • @ukelilly
      @ukelilly Рік тому

      @7D It's a brand new 2023 car so it shouldn't be worn. thx for your input though

  • @vaderyoda9321
    @vaderyoda9321 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Scotty.

  • @Cous622
    @Cous622 Рік тому

    I want this guy to describe everything now I love how he does videos! Lol

  • @johnspencer5649
    @johnspencer5649 3 роки тому

    I like that dirt bike in the background

  • @nmgfan8090
    @nmgfan8090 3 роки тому

    Also need to check if the spring is broken

  • @g5alive795
    @g5alive795 3 роки тому +1

    They love to watch her "STRUT". Comes as no "SHOCK", driving w/ either one, worn, puts everyone on the road in danger! 😲

  • @dip.2271
    @dip.2271 3 роки тому +1

    but is it dangerous when i hear knocking sounds from the back when i go over bumps

    • @kevinmontgomery1383
      @kevinmontgomery1383 3 роки тому +1

      No. It is just the person in the trunk, trying to let you know to take it easy.

  • @martingalvez4097
    @martingalvez4097 Рік тому

    Mine have been a lil squeaky. Can I just buy a shock absorber lubricant?

  • @VIDEOHEREBOB
    @VIDEOHEREBOB 3 роки тому +2

    So many guys change struts that aren't bad.

  • @MerandaLynnx4
    @MerandaLynnx4 3 роки тому

    What about the car sitting lower on one side?

  • @privateuploads5397
    @privateuploads5397 Рік тому

    Daddy Chill! I'm here to deliver your package.

  • @ryangarcia5684
    @ryangarcia5684 3 роки тому

    I removed my shocks on devile. Most beautiful thing ever

  • @paulwitmer4611
    @paulwitmer4611 3 роки тому

    Yes but is the same test relevant to struts?

  • @HaiSaidon
    @HaiSaidon Рік тому

    What if my car is the Maybach and I’m listening to Weekend by Jordan Burns?

  • @vicariouswitness
    @vicariouswitness 3 роки тому

    Who bets Scotty had a shocking customer 30 minutes ago.

  • @19Blackskills97
    @19Blackskills97 7 місяців тому

    Omg I've seen the car bouncing sooo baaad lol.

  • @asbodo32
    @asbodo32 3 роки тому

    Can they be bad if the shocks are too stiff. I feel like my front ones are very stiff

  • @528hrtz
    @528hrtz Рік тому

    scotty’s rear shocks are always damaged ;)

  • @ewaru4207
    @ewaru4207 3 роки тому

    I wanna hear about the CRF in the background

  • @Mybwain
    @Mybwain 3 роки тому

    If my cars shocks fail, it's goodbye car.

    • @sategllib2191
      @sategllib2191 3 роки тому

      Why

    • @Mybwain
      @Mybwain 3 роки тому

      @@sategllib2191 Is an uneconomical fix. It would exceed the value of the car. Its a 20 year old toyota so I don't think they will go anytime soon.

  • @kriscarson9426
    @kriscarson9426 3 роки тому

    Hey ya’ll ! Looking for feedback on a 2008 Jeep Patriot 174,000 New Auto Transmission. One owner (55 ish). Clean. Normal wear. Receipts and oil change history. Asking $3000. I’m in search of a daily runner (under 30 miles daily).

  • @ruankoen5947
    @ruankoen5947 3 роки тому

    Pleas for the love of all that is holy .. be careful if changing the coil springs ... removing those wrong will kill you

  • @cheapers1952
    @cheapers1952 3 роки тому

    Way too much air also imagine if it called for 32 psi and you had 70 in there it'll bounce guaranteed

  • @ps2865
    @ps2865 3 роки тому +2

    I sold my car i don't care anymore finally im free like a bird

  • @dantee323
    @dantee323 2 роки тому

    I purposely made my girls car bouncy. She always drives when we go somewhere now haha

  • @SirTyrone
    @SirTyrone 5 місяців тому

    What if I like my rear end to bounce?

  • @mr.channel6467
    @mr.channel6467 3 роки тому

    Nice Honda dirtbike

  • @barackmycat9448
    @barackmycat9448 3 роки тому +7

    We love Scotty!

  • @Ndasuunye
    @Ndasuunye 3 роки тому

    Sometimes people don't realize that the most biggest issues are the simplest Solutions

  • @shippingdept5562
    @shippingdept5562 Рік тому

    How do you check your upper control arms for wear?

  • @johncbeer
    @johncbeer 3 роки тому

    I gotta say though, it's really fun to bounce down the street when they go out.

  • @FullMoon91
    @FullMoon91 3 роки тому

    can you talk about the new Nissan Z please

  • @randywhite8654
    @randywhite8654 3 роки тому

    But scotty thats a mcpherson strut

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 3 роки тому +1

    🎵 Bounce baby bounce 😄👍

  • @Marlon_J.
    @Marlon_J. 3 роки тому

    YEAH EXACTLY ITS REALLY EASY TO CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE now all I wonder about is why don't people use their f*cking brain when the tire lamp turns on to just check their God damn tire pressure on the next gas station 🙄 no hate against customers, I like them they're mostly nice and understanding but sometimes I just don't understand the world anymore.

  • @lydellbell4638
    @lydellbell4638 3 роки тому +2

    Great information

  • @pootthatbak2578
    @pootthatbak2578 3 роки тому

    That celica might be the messiah..does the messiah have to be in human form?

  • @BDPlayground247
    @BDPlayground247 3 роки тому

    Fyi that was a strut you were holding not a shock. Since you are some how UA-cam's favorite mechanic you should at least try and call things by their correct name

  • @wolfeadventures
    @wolfeadventures Рік тому

    That test is useless for struts.

  • @jasonw98
    @jasonw98 3 роки тому

    No, it probably means someone turns your car into a taxi.

  • @skyloveup
    @skyloveup 3 роки тому

    What if you like a bouncy car? 😆🚙

  • @kachua810
    @kachua810 3 роки тому

    His hairs are like Pakistani all rounder Shahid afridi.

  • @dannyowen2198
    @dannyowen2198 3 роки тому

    Your pronouncing celica wrong

  • @Cowboys_1
    @Cowboys_1 Рік тому

    Can you fix my car?

  • @mikepatrick454
    @mikepatrick454 3 роки тому

    More like why Scott Kilmer is annoying and obsessed with Japanese cars 🤣

  • @wildbanana5628
    @wildbanana5628 3 роки тому

    His forehead is getting bigger

  • @SuperSatturno
    @SuperSatturno Рік тому

    You are my hero !!!!

  • @draytonblackgrove
    @draytonblackgrove 3 роки тому +3

    A shocking video!

  • @murphmanin
    @murphmanin 11 місяців тому

    Scottaaaaay!!

  • @johnmurphy2155
    @johnmurphy2155 3 роки тому

    Yah man

  • @gabrielgraves7369
    @gabrielgraves7369 Рік тому

    I don't like watching this guy he talks way to much& doesn't get to the point