Audi B8 A4 Quattro 2.0T Front Strut Replacement

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  • Опубліковано 1 січ 2019
  • You can buy the shocks for the entire vehicle here: ebay.us/v1au3L
    A recommended brand.
    Noticeable difference after changing the shocks. Improved ride quality. Not as bumpy/softer bumps and better handling.
    Shocks and struts should be replaced every 50,000 to 100,000 miles.
    I'm replacing my shocks on my 2011 Audi A4 that has 102,000 miles on it.
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  • @uber_s4
    @uber_s4 4 роки тому +8

    You make this look so easy! I have had multiple friends look at my B8 and say nope as soon as they look at those arms at the top of the knuckle and thinking of removal, getting them back in place. After watching this, I am finally going to bite the bullet and do it myself. Thank you!

    • @macauleyh5
      @macauleyh5 2 роки тому

      How did it go? Thinking about doing mine 08 A5

    • @jessyhangula4076
      @jessyhangula4076 Рік тому

      I ordered my front shocks but the springs hold plate seems to be small and not getting to the stop end now car has rise up infront

  • @2BeastEntertainment
    @2BeastEntertainment 4 роки тому +4

    Videos like this r why i love UA-cam. Whatching This is going to help me prep for a job interview.

  • @8SEC6SPD
    @8SEC6SPD 3 роки тому

    Thanks for taking the video. Fairly easy job ahead. Well maybe. Lol! This car has seen a lot of salt from winters.

  • @TwentytenS4B8
    @TwentytenS4B8 4 роки тому +8

    16:18 You don't tighten the control arm bolts until the car's suspension is at ride height. You compress the suspension with a jack under the lower ball joint to where it would be at ride height then tighten. I bet the bushings in those upper control arms failed within a month.

    • @cammgt3rs370
      @cammgt3rs370 3 роки тому

      True method. For bushings on suspension period on any car.

  • @ziggyortiz37
    @ziggyortiz37 9 місяців тому +1

    Also put the bolts through the wrong sides of those upper control arms always always put them in backwards so that way its an easy job next time u gotta change ur blown out bushings

  • @TheThnikkaman1234
    @TheThnikkaman1234 4 роки тому +3

    Nicely done. I think I could handle this job, but it would be at about 1/10th the speed.

  • @CarsandCoding
    @CarsandCoding 5 років тому +3

    Yo you need to vacuum out the leaves from under the wiper tray! You growing a garden? :) Thanks for the video!

  • @fastboatster
    @fastboatster 3 роки тому

    I wonder if it’s possible to just remove the strut with lower mount, I put my engine and subframe back into the car but haven’t installed the struts back yet

  • @Luuuugn
    @Luuuugn Рік тому

    is the strut bearing only a rubber thing? Could it cause small vibrations and cluck if its bad?

  • @wongjames8663
    @wongjames8663 5 років тому +1

    How was the shock so far ? I’m thinking to replace the same too but I never hear about this band before. I have a really bad experience with no name band before. Kinda scared

    • @boooshman83
      @boooshman83 5 років тому +1

      Don’t buy full built suspension legs like this. There absolutely terrible. Ideally I’d hoped he was gonna change the shock for oe

  • @jessyhangula4076
    @jessyhangula4076 Рік тому

    Can you help me that front complete shocks part number for an Audi A4 B8 sedan 2009 model

  • @cristioglice
    @cristioglice 4 роки тому +2

    Why did you replaced the strut ?

  • @benjiwhips8979
    @benjiwhips8979 Рік тому

    Do the same suspension parts fit on the allroad chassis

  • @Luuuugn
    @Luuuugn Рік тому

    thanks alot

  • @nicoj3660
    @nicoj3660 4 роки тому

    What is the tool called that you used to spread open the lower part of the strut?

    • @pnmbmw
      @pnmbmw Рік тому

      a spreader!

  • @smiah2954
    @smiah2954 3 роки тому +2

    Decent video. You must be in dry climate as that pinch bolt looked too easy. Also I noticed you ordered a pre-assembled strut..those are really poor quality.

  • @jean-philippelemay228
    @jean-philippelemay228 Рік тому

    If im reading the manual of my a4 2014 (page: 4685) you need to replace almost all nuts and bolts for this job :/ . But thanks for the video anyway

  • @blixtkrig
    @blixtkrig 4 місяці тому

    18.0.8 you put the bolt from outside ..

  • @xo4r
    @xo4r 4 роки тому +2

    3:40

  • @virtisconsole12
    @virtisconsole12 3 місяці тому

    This is the equivalent of a silent movie, there is little to no information here.. although a good presentation of the work required.. but it doesn’t apply to anyone east of the Rockies and north of Tennessee for a 10 yr old car with 100k on it .. that upper pinch bolt was a joke

  • @rolandcardet3827
    @rolandcardet3827 Рік тому +1

    How about some spoken explainations, image ainsi enough

  • @pirate2998
    @pirate2998 2 роки тому

    Don't remove front arms, just unbolt em, much easier.

  • @cammgt3rs370
    @cammgt3rs370 4 роки тому +3

    Dude you need a torque tool.

    • @macauleyh5
      @macauleyh5 2 роки тому

      It doesn't matter if its cross threaded or torqued to spec... Tight is tight ☠️
      Needs to use grease for the next owner or for future repairs

  • @diogendiogen8377
    @diogendiogen8377 4 роки тому +1

    Not very clear 😕

  • @heanstone1327
    @heanstone1327 4 роки тому +5

    1. Use a torque wrench!!!!! 2. You cannot tighten the UCAs like that, it needs to be under a load or they will wear prematurely 3. Have a dislike

    • @Alikhan78611
      @Alikhan78611 4 роки тому

      I was watching this video to get all the torque specs, looking at your comment, it's fair to say that none were provided lol

    • @suedereed7630
      @suedereed7630 4 роки тому

      Needs to be under a load.....?

    • @TwentytenS4B8
      @TwentytenS4B8 4 роки тому +2

      @@suedereed7630 The suspension needs to be at ride height. You compress the suspension with a jack under the lower ball joint to where it would be with the car on the ground then tighten to spec. But when you see a guy using ratchets as hammers, you know this all important step was not performed.

    • @suedereed7630
      @suedereed7630 4 роки тому +1

      @@TwentytenS4B8 I see that it makes sense. Thanks for the knowledge Ill be doing this task next week

    • @samblagbrough3560
      @samblagbrough3560 5 місяців тому

      We’ve all used ratchet hammers before don’t lie