2002 to 2007 Toyota Highlander Front and Rear Struts

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3 жыл бұрын

I am just a DIYer doing this strut change for the first time on my trusty Toyota Highlander. I know the pros may have a better way, but this is how I did it and the issues I ran into. I hope this helps you keep cost on maintaining your vehicle. Shop around for the best price on Rock Auto, Amazon, and other, as I found prices vary.
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@jeraldnickson3179 Ай бұрын

Awesome work! Thanks for the vid!

@luznarvaez1280 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations you made a very Good explanation of how to replace these pieces . Once again you are veryyyy good 👍

@paulmiles483 3 жыл бұрын

Great job ...very in depth and informative

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking time to give me feedback. Much appreciated

@coppcar Жыл бұрын

Well done!! I'll be doing this soon.

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

Thank you!, Please let me know how it goes.

@alirazmjou2149 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me and comment. it means a lot to me and helps he know the effort and detail is worth it. Regards

@Reds1985Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Very in depth video thanks for posting. Also the lower control arm bushing looks torn on the front passenger side.

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

Good Eye! I wanted to keep the video focused, and decided that may make a good future video.

@paulmiles483 3 жыл бұрын

@@justbehandy please do a video on that when you do them

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulmiles483 I will, it will be closer to May before I get to them.

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

I did the lower control arms and CVs this weekend, will post next week.

@mcm3275 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. I have a 2002 Highlander with 50,000 miles and the ride is super stiff with little give, but rather a very choppy hard ride.

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, only 50,000 miles, don't know what could be causing the stiff ride if it has original equipment struts, could be age. Good luck and enjoy

@orlandodelgado3265 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks!! I will be working on mine next weekend, did you have to do a wheel alignment afterwards?

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I ended up needing an alignment. Enjoy!

@paulfoerster1350 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! We have had what I consider to be "blown out" struts on our 2005 Highlander for several months now. Both our local mechanic and the dealer don't seem to think that it is a big worry or concern. The biggest annoyance to me of the blown struts is the lack of support that the wheel has when the car is jacked up. With the loose struts, it is difficult to get the wheel far enough off the ground to change a tire. What are the main reasons to repair this problem? Thanks.

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my channel. The wheel may not fall off, but there are 2 main reasons to consider: handling and braking. When a strut can not maintain the proper damping of the spring, wheel contact with the ground takes longer. During swerve it will take longer for the vehicle to come back to center due to reduced spring damping. Likewise while braking, and hitting a pot hole, it will take longer for that wheel to dampen out the frequency induced in the spring and will bounce longer; therefore taking longer to come to a stop. Google "Issues Worn Struts" for more detail. Blessings, Mike at Just be Handy

@1boredlady60 2 жыл бұрын

@Just Be Handy will i need a wheel alignment right after? I have heard of marking your original strust placement where it attached to the frame on top but.... you did not do this here and several other youtubers have not for this particular vehicle. Any tips on this issue or advice for keeping it close and possibly not having an alignment after??? is this important?? Thanks Mike.

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

In most cases with the Highlander you will not need an alignment. However it would not hurt to have the alignment checked after you put on new struts. The new struts may have a slight hight difference.

@chuongpham9330 2 жыл бұрын

Did the same set up with the monroe quick struts, but my have a loud clunk noise when going over bumps, any ideas on what i did wrong or fixes?

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

Did you make sure all bolts were torqued properly? Sometimes it's worth it to go over everything one more time. Be sure to check the sway bar links.

@orlandodelgado3265 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to grease up the new stabilizer bar links? Or are they ready to use out the box?

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

The ones I used are sealed, and used as is.

@kenkoy6723 Жыл бұрын

Does the torque specs comes with the assembly? If yes, do you still have it and if you can post it on the comment section, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your video.

@justbehandy Жыл бұрын

Hello Ken, yes the assembly comes with full instructions and torque specs. I also looked up the state Library system as they usually offer online automotive manuals as well. In WI, you have to be a resident but you can use this link. badgerlink.dpi.wi.gov/resources

@bankfishermantv7801 3 жыл бұрын

Someone told me if i use 08-13 struts for my 05 Toyota Highlander that it will lift my Highlander 2 inches do you know if that is true

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out to me. Sorry I don't, I have not tried it, and can't recommend it.

@mcm3275 2 жыл бұрын

What was the name of the part you took off in the rear that you said you would also replace that only cost "$14 or $15 bucks" ??

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

Sway Bar Link, also referred to as tie bar. It's listed in the description below the video. Hope that helps.

@mcm3275 2 жыл бұрын

Does KYB sell a complete loaded strut? Just like the Monroe you used?

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

For some cars, but not the Highlander.

@mr.c493 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get these struts? Thanks.

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to view and get back to me. I truly appreciate it. I price shopped between RockAuto and Amazon, and at the time RockAuto was more cost effective. Hope that helps.

@grizzlyaddams3606 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, wondering if it's same for Hybrid?

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

Please check the part numbers for the hybrid, as they may have a different spring and load rating. But procedure should be the same.

@pastorkev777 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think an electric impact would work well enough? Otherwise I will use a breaker bar.

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

I had good luck with the Milwaukee impact, but a breaker bar is a good standby when needed. Hope that helps.

@pastorkev777 2 жыл бұрын

@@justbehandy it helps plenty. I'm looking at buying a 230,000 mile Highlander that needs rear struts.

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck, and enjoy!

@eastbay40386 8 ай бұрын

How does the struts hold up after three years? I have the same model years fails at the rear left. Thanks

@justbehandy 8 ай бұрын

So far so good, I have about 40k miles on them.

@eastbay40386 8 ай бұрын

@@justbehandy Thanks

@mcm3275 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you prefer KYB over Monroe Loaded Struts??

@justbehandy 2 жыл бұрын

KYB are original equipment and better made. The Monroe quick struts less $$$, and a bit stiffer/sportier ride. Hope that helps.

@martymeyer4125 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Job. How are the Quick Struts holding up?

@justbehandy 3 жыл бұрын

So far so good. They are stiffer than the O.E. KYB struts. Hope that helps.

@TOWENCOUNTERS 3 жыл бұрын

thanks that's what I was looking for on what type of suspension cause my are worn,it nose dive by stopping and rear dives when accelerating.

@robbiehattaway5765 9 ай бұрын

Why use crappy Monroe struts. Going to the trouble of changing struts, put on something decent. OOtherwise the video was good, th video

@justbehandy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have around 30,000 miles on them and they are holding up nicely. They were the best quick struts available at the time. As stated in the video I would have used KYB if available. Swapping out the struts and bearings and all the other hardware would have been 3x the cost and out of my budget.