How to Replace Front Struts on a Hyundai Equus (2011-2016)

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  • @reedma7900
    @reedma7900 2 роки тому +8

    Excellent Video! I have 2014 Signature and I just went through this process this past weekend. I changed out both struts and vehicle did not rise to the occassion. I read that if, you change both struts the system will have to be recharged. Which I didnt know at the time. I would recommend changing one strut, follow the instructions in this video and then moving on to the second strut. The compressor will only pressurize the strut if, there is air in the system. Not to criticize your work because you did a fantastic job. The vehicle should be lifted when inflating strut, to prevent binding or pinch the bag inside of the strut.

    • @stillaknickfan4838
      @stillaknickfan4838 2 роки тому

      How did you get your car to air up again?

    • @reedma7900
      @reedma7900 2 роки тому +1

      @Stillaknickfan I had to take it to Hyundai dealership to have the front system refilled with air. They have a special nozzle that attaches to the refill valve. I attempted to do it myself with a standard air compressor but, had no luck with that.

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  2 роки тому +1

      I pinned this. If I had this exact issue I planned on bringing the car to a air and hydraulic fitting specialist I work with and making a air fitting, but I’m glad you figured it out. Do you have a price on how much they charged so others know what to expect?

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  Рік тому +2

      @@reedma7900 check out my latest video, I came up with a work around for the fill port as my car completely fell too and wouldn’t pick up. The nearest genesis dealer is 3 hours and I wasn’t gonna tow it.

    • @reedma7900
      @reedma7900 Рік тому +1

      ​@SlickNicklol Awesome Job! Now I have to figure out why I cant manually tilt steering wheel, lol. Always something!

  • @memphislifesociety47
    @memphislifesociety47 2 роки тому

    I was going to make this exact video since I'm going through the process, but you've done such a good job that I'm not even going to bother. Thank you for this. For this specific job, this is the most straightforward and comprehensive video on UA-cam. Kudos.

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  2 роки тому

      I’m a heavy equipment mechanic. I like videos because sometimes there’s a tip, or a trick, that you wouldn’t learn doing it yourself solo. There are no good videos, and I think one putting those quick struts, and I don’t like that stuff I didn’t buy the car for regular suspension lol. Thanks for the compliment!

  • @batterybrad9949
    @batterybrad9949 8 місяців тому

    Changed drivers side today. Thanks for the video. Everything is back to normal.

  • @buttman0011
    @buttman0011 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the video. I have a 2014 ultimate. Cheers from Canada.

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  2 роки тому

      Lucky. I’ve got a 14 signature. I’m leaning towards a G90 soon.

    • @soxplayer3907
      @soxplayer3907 2 роки тому

      I have the exact same vehicle🇺🇸👍

    • @soxplayer3907
      @soxplayer3907 2 роки тому

      I have the exact same vehicle🇺🇸👍

  • @johnamen4049
    @johnamen4049 11 місяців тому

    Thanks. 2013 Equus, great video. Only changed driver side, I'll change passenger side when it fails. Ordered mine from Ebay 2 year warranty little over $400 bolt sides.🎉

  • @soxplayer3907
    @soxplayer3907 2 роки тому +2

    This is a very well done video..but I'm through with air strut issues on my 2014 equus I'm going to get the strut masters conversion kit and get it put on..

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  2 роки тому

      Fair enough, but I wanna know how it effects the ride quality. I’ve heard it makes it ride like a normal car and I don’t want that

    • @soxplayer3907
      @soxplayer3907 2 роки тому

      @@ColdStartAuto I will have a fair assessment as soon as I get it done and give it a shake down cruise..

    • @dallasbenjamin5398
      @dallasbenjamin5398 2 роки тому

      @@ColdStartAuto how much it cost you all together.

    • @raulpalomino2256
      @raulpalomino2256 6 місяців тому

      Thanks you guys for your comments that helped mi too on my 2011 suspension is down 😢 any comments or ideas I’m will I appreciate!!!!!

  • @ThinkBeFree99
    @ThinkBeFree99 Рік тому +1

    This is awesome. Can we get a quick video answering some common questions pls? I. Particular what to expect in the ride and the ride quality after the Strutmaster kit is installed?
    Thank you

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  Рік тому +1

      Im pretty quick about answering as is, but if I get enough of the same question I might. To answer your question, there is a reason I am fighting to maintain the air suspension. The strut master kit is extremely disappointing, it makes the car ride like a Camry. If you don’t care about ride quality then you should’ve bought a Genesis G80 with the V8.
      I used a company called SHOCK masters. They rebuild the air struts.

  • @raulpalomino2256
    @raulpalomino2256 6 місяців тому

    Great tutorial video, very helpful thanks ❤

  • @edfhobbies556
    @edfhobbies556 2 роки тому

    LIFE SAVER !!!
    The stealership near me wants 7000!!!!

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  2 роки тому +4

      I’m a heavy equipment mechanic. I like to watch UA-cam videos not because I don’t know how, but see if there’s any tricks and whatnot and there are NO other videos. So I made one lol

    • @edfhobbies556
      @edfhobbies556 2 роки тому

      @@ColdStartAuto Good vid also, text book the way to go about teaching without saying a bunch of words and get to the functional action parts. MORE MORE !!! Thx in advance

    • @soxplayer3907
      @soxplayer3907 2 роки тому

      Me too........

    • @jddillard1751
      @jddillard1751 2 роки тому

      Look up RMT i got my struts for 600.00 both struts

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  2 роки тому

      @@jddillard1751 I saw them when ordering. I’ll definitely order them in the future.

  • @MILEodDUPNICA
    @MILEodDUPNICA 6 місяців тому

    I worked on my 2015 Equus today, and I was out of luck . The passenger side airbag was full with air and I couldn't put it on. On the driver side I managed to take the vent off and pump some air out manually that would help me install it easier but no luck with the other one. Maybe I got some cheap low quality airbags from Amazon.

  • @nastystang3255
    @nastystang3255 4 місяці тому

    Where did you purchase front struts?

  • @kashproductions619
    @kashproductions619 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this video and reminding me I’m not a dumb person…lol…

  • @quitumbojoaoneto3417
    @quitumbojoaoneto3417 5 місяців тому

    I hope you are well, I replaced all the shock absorbers and air spring on my equus and now the compressor is not inflating the springs and the car is very low, what should I do to overcome this, please can you give me some tips?

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  4 місяці тому +1

      You need to service the system with air, see my video about filling the car with air

  • @dallasbenjamin5398
    @dallasbenjamin5398 2 роки тому +1

    I got a 2013 signature and as soon at it got below zero my car went flat and I cracked my lower front bumper. I thought about trading it in but with me having it only 2 months it’s crazy why I’m going through 😊

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  2 роки тому +2

      Old car, air suspension, it can go out any time lol. I knew what I was signing up for

  • @soxplayer3907
    @soxplayer3907 7 місяців тому

    Just had mine done due to an accident supposedly brand new struts put in now I have a rattling noise in front when I hit bumps help!!!😢 What happened...

  • @southernboymoneyshipmusicgroup

    Where are u located Nick?

  • @abdmohammad8632
    @abdmohammad8632 Рік тому +1

    Do you still have the car? have any other issues occurred? I did my rear springs about 4 months ago and now my front went out so I’m going through this process this weekend. Do you mind answering what mileage your car has mine is at 124k. Great video by the way.

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  Рік тому +1

      Yes I still have it, I’ve had a few issues. Most I took care of without filming as other videos exist. I’ve had to replace the alternator twice, the passenger valve cover gasket, all the air springs, the rain sensor, and the passenger rear door speaker.

    • @abdmohammad8632
      @abdmohammad8632 Рік тому

      Thank you

    • @Kaenicee
      @Kaenicee 9 місяців тому

      @@abdmohammad8632I’m at 120k.the front my mine sits low are they damaged or need air. The back are fine

    • @abdmohammad8632
      @abdmohammad8632 9 місяців тому

      Could be your level sensors or your struts I changed one level sensor and both my struts and my car went back to normal

  • @jacobcottrell3094
    @jacobcottrell3094 Рік тому

    How you get sway bar out so easily,

  • @rwinstanley8668
    @rwinstanley8668 2 роки тому

    Well done. Where did you source the struts?

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  2 роки тому

      www.ebay.com/itm/163439286305?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=YO3x_m4nRgS&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=TxW4tupAQrG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
      Idk if I would recommend these, been having issues with them. RMT is the ones with good reviews but they’re more expensive. I guess you get what you pay for.

    • @rwinstanley8668
      @rwinstanley8668 2 роки тому

      Thanks for the info and product review. I’ve read the same quality issues. I’m not there NOW, but that day will come when it slams down. Leaning more toward the RMT reman so far. Keep those EQUUS videos coming. You’re alone in that market with up to date content.

    • @user-ft1dq4he9b
      @user-ft1dq4he9b 10 місяців тому +1

      can you go into detail on what type of issues you been having? @@ColdStartAuto

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  10 місяців тому

      @@user-ft1dq4he9b adaptive damping issues, meaning the car defaults to the harshest settings. Ended up using the parts to rebuild the OE struts. You need to make sure that the shock portion of the strut, is Hyundai. Bag doesn’t matter, if they send you something else it’s junk.

  • @turnne
    @turnne 2 роки тому

    How many miles on this one?
    When I bought mine it was still under the factory warranty and the dealership replaced the front struts

  • @QonQrete2
    @QonQrete2 Рік тому

    How much for the parts and how much to get it done?

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  Рік тому

      You’ll have to ask a local mechanic. They’re going to source their own parts

    • @johnamen4049
      @johnamen4049 11 місяців тому

      Easy fix. Ebay. I live in central Florida if you need help.

  • @quitumbojoaoneto3417
    @quitumbojoaoneto3417 5 місяців тому

    I hope you are well, I replaced all the shock absorbers and air spring on my equus and now the compressor is not inflating the springs and the car is very low, what should I do to overcome this, please can you give me some tips?

    • @ColdStartAuto
      @ColdStartAuto  4 місяці тому

      See my video about airing up the system, the car will not raise with no pressure in the storage tank