How To Change Front Struts 1999 Toyota Rav4. I'm not a mechanic but this works. Should be the same for for Toyota vehicles. Rav4 Front/Rear Struts: amzn.to/2ngUqyD
If you hit something hard enough to bend the strut I'm willing to bet there is more damage. Check the control arms too. I would replace the pair of struts if one is bent. Like if the front left is bent just do both the fronts.
@@b_ry_ce thank you, I've had it looked at by myself and a few buddy's we only think the strut is bad. Looks like it was bottomed out at some point. If it means anything the CV is also completely shot
Impact makes this a lot easier and I personally suggest to my customers to buy factory struts and keep the used factory springs. You’re really gambling with how your vehicle rides and feels with all aftermarket parts. Don’t buy the cheapest if you go that route. At my shop I charge 15$ per assembly to compress the springs and switch them out. Don’t use those crummy spring compressors from autozone.. just.. don’t.. I’d rather help someone for free than they try those things.. they can kill you- especially that large of a spring as seen in the video!
Ya you can for sure! I just did a bunch of stuff on my sequoia today. It was fun. Back in the day I used even shittier tool! Just remember SAFETY FIRST 👍🏻
Cool video, below are the torque specs from the Toyota FSM. Question: did you need an alignment after this? I have read in the FSM that sometimes camber is a little off after this swap, but I'd like to know what your direct experience was. - 01:49, the two 19mm's: 117 ft-lbs - 02:51, three 14mm nuts on strut tower: 59 ft-lbs And for those who decide to re-use their old spring, torque for the nut on the upper spring seat is 34 ft-lbs (the nut that's under the cap).
Thanks for the specs. I just need a torque wrench now. I did not need an alignment. Or at least i didn't feel anything in the steering that made me think I needed one. I basically try to spend the least amount of money on my cars. I consider cars "disposable".
@@b_ry_ce Thanks for responding, especially about the alignment. Cool, yes you'd most likely see the need for an alignment on camber if you were suddenly getting strange tire wear (I don't think you'd really "feel it"). As for the torque wrench -- haha, if you'd like, you can get a 1/4", 3/8" or even 1/2" drive Pittsburgh torque wrench at Harbor Freight for under $20. But once Harbor Freight enters your life, you'll soon find yourself spending your whole check there if you like to work on cars, haha. Thanks again for the video!
L35 in Colorado No problem. I might as well film what I’m doing I guess! I just sold this car so I’ll have a different one to work on soon. Man the Harbor Freight by my house is horrible. You wait for at least 20 mins just to pay for your stuff! I’m all about Facebook marketplace these days.
Nice video, good narration! Looks like an easy job. I bought some Duralast loaded struts from Autozone that I'm installing tonight. Then I'm going to get it aligned which is always recommended after replacing struts.
Thank you for this video! It was perfect to show me how to change the struts in my 1998 rav4. The only thing I did differently is tighten the 3 nuts at the top (under the hood) before attaching the 2 big bolts at the bottom. I found having less play to be helpful, cause there's already enough play
Is it necessary to replace the shock absorbers in the front axle together even if the other is in good condition? Knowing that the car has covered 100,000 miles
Thank you for taking the time to make the video. Just got done with fronts (and rear shocks). These struts were probably the easiest I've ever done, but it was nice to watch it first just to know what I was getting in to!
Appreciate it man, much easier job than other struts I’ve done so not dreading this one too bad
It was too easy I felt cheated
@@b_ry_ce lol
If possible break loose from NUT end to make it easier to remove
Not sure if anyone's got an answer but does anyone know what type of issues a bent strut causes thanks
If you hit something hard enough to bend the strut I'm willing to bet there is more damage. Check the control arms too. I would replace the pair of struts if one is bent. Like if the front left is bent just do both the fronts.
@@b_ry_ce thank you, I've had it looked at by myself and a few buddy's we only think the strut is bad. Looks like it was bottomed out at some point. If it means anything the CV is also completely shot
@@rat-rav ah I see. Well the good news is those parts used are pretty available and cheap if you just need a quick replacement.
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Thanks!!!
Impact makes this a lot easier and I personally suggest to my customers to buy factory struts and keep the used factory springs. You’re really gambling with how your vehicle rides and feels with all aftermarket parts. Don’t buy the cheapest if you go that route. At my shop I charge 15$ per assembly to compress the springs and switch them out. Don’t use those crummy spring compressors from autozone.. just.. don’t.. I’d rather help someone for free than they try those things.. they can kill you- especially that large of a spring as seen in the video!
not gonna lie. Seeing someone working on his car with basic tools just helps me realize that I can do it myself aswell :D
Ya you can for sure! I just did a bunch of stuff on my sequoia today. It was fun. Back in the day I used even shittier tool! Just remember SAFETY FIRST 👍🏻
Cool video, below are the torque specs from the Toyota FSM. Question: did you need an alignment after this? I have read in the FSM that sometimes camber is a little off after this swap, but I'd like to know what your direct experience was.
- 01:49, the two 19mm's: 117 ft-lbs
- 02:51, three 14mm nuts on strut tower: 59 ft-lbs
And for those who decide to re-use their old spring, torque for the nut on the upper spring seat is 34 ft-lbs (the nut that's under the cap).
Thanks for the specs. I just need a torque wrench now. I did not need an alignment. Or at least i didn't feel anything in the steering that made me think I needed one. I basically try to spend the least amount of money on my cars. I consider cars "disposable".
@@b_ry_ce Thanks for responding, especially about the alignment. Cool, yes you'd most likely see the need for an alignment on camber if you were suddenly getting strange tire wear (I don't think you'd really "feel it").
As for the torque wrench -- haha, if you'd like, you can get a 1/4", 3/8" or even 1/2" drive Pittsburgh torque wrench at Harbor Freight for under $20. But once Harbor Freight enters your life, you'll soon find yourself spending your whole check there if you like to work on cars, haha.
Thanks again for the video!
L35 in Colorado No problem. I might as well film what I’m doing I guess! I just sold this car so I’ll have a different one to work on soon. Man the Harbor Freight by my house is horrible. You wait for at least 20 mins just to pay for your stuff! I’m all about Facebook marketplace these days.
Wheel lug nut 76 Ft-Lbs.
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Stay gold.
@@L35inColorado Haha I can't be allowed to go into Harbor Freight either!
Getting clunking noise front area. Troubleshooting now
Did you buy brand new struts?
Not yet. Have the original struts. Mileage 250,000
@@pirihern9329 ya most likely your shocks are
Died
@@pirihern9329 Shame on you. Weak struts "beat-up" the rest of the suspension
good shit man, you're a good looking guy
Nice video, good narration! Looks like an easy job. I bought some Duralast loaded struts from Autozone that I'm installing tonight. Then I'm going to get it aligned which is always recommended after replacing struts.
Thank you! Yes this job is very straight forward. Have fun!
Thank you for this video! It was perfect to show me how to change the struts in my 1998 rav4. The only thing I did differently is tighten the 3 nuts at the top (under the hood) before attaching the 2 big bolts at the bottom. I found having less play to be helpful, cause there's already enough play
Good video, simple and straight to the point!
Thanks for watching!
Is it necessary to replace the shock absorbers in the front axle together even if the other is in good condition? Knowing that the car has covered 100,000 miles
I would. One side new and the other old could cause some issues but if money is tight then just do one
Thank you for taking the time to make the video. Just got done with fronts (and rear shocks). These struts were probably the easiest I've ever done, but it was nice to watch it first just to know what I was getting in to!
Thanks for watching !
For a 99 rav4 does the back of the car use struts like the front or shocks?
Ili haile the backs are super easy. Just stocks
What do you do to keep the disc rotor so clean?
Brake parts cleaner........AKA best Wasp killer in the world