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DON'T do THAT! REAR Struts Shocks Replacement Lexus IS300 GS300 √ Fix it Angel
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Replaced the rear struts on a 2001 Lexus IS300.
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@ultrablue2 Жыл бұрын
I have to say, your video was the BEST video in changing the rear shocks on an IS300. You went step by step, detailed every aspect, no chitchat, no ridiculous music in the background. I really like your editing style. And what a wonderful family! You wife watching your children ride their bicycles- now that’s true parenting. Have a truly blessed day!
@DudeTastic13 3 жыл бұрын
Blesses is the man who works hard and provides for his family.
@DudeTastic13 3 жыл бұрын
@@rkgsd Nobody is saying otherwise (except for you).
@DudeTastic13 3 жыл бұрын
@@rkgsd Reading between the lines, I think you're the one that's getting it twisted. It's kind of like saying the sky is blue. It's true but not necessary in this context. As a father myself I appreciate other fathers who work very hard for their families, even to a point where there are cuts and bruises. Take it as that and you don't need to add extra sugar to this salad.
@kuro0198 3 жыл бұрын
Hello fellow Daniel Y
@DudeTastic13 3 жыл бұрын
@@kuro0198 Hello sir!
@keithfaccone8124 3 жыл бұрын
I love the fact that this guy shows the mistakes anybody can make. And is not ashamed to show it but he works it out and does the job and does it the right way.
@aliismail4470 3 жыл бұрын
Most videos are edited and made to look so simple, and when you start working on it and make a mistake it takes forever to correct.
@chuckkie9159 3 жыл бұрын
Oh bro.....you didn't have to go thru all that... I do it the other way around... first I Jack up the lower arm to compress the spring then install that tool and tighten it a little,then remove the Jack. The strut will just fall off. Then replace the shocks, spring compressor still attached.. Secure strut assy on top with the three nuts. Rejack up the lower arm again and install the lower strut bolt and release the tool spring compressor, then remove jack. God bless.
@znogaragego3421 3 жыл бұрын
I like the idea. Also sometimes you can find whole strut/spring assemblies for not much more than the strut itself, especially for older models. When you factor in extra tools and your time, you may not be saving much just by replacing the strut. Same thing with CV boots and wheel bearings. Cheaper and easier to replace the whole thing.
@Super6-Four 3 жыл бұрын
@@znogaragego3421 the complete assemblies usually ride poor unless its pure oem lexus( expensive ). An example is I installed KYB complete strut and spring assembles and my ride is very firm. I should have just replaced the strut like Angel did.
@TheBriscoe3006 3 ай бұрын
You just save me ;)
@Motorsport107 3 жыл бұрын
Brother... I feel you!!!....u SAid " I chose this line of work!"
@beastfromtheeast9318 3 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you just remove the bolt from the rear knuckle underneath the brake rotor? After that the lower arm go downs easily to remove the strut assembly
@rickir808 3 жыл бұрын
Using the widow-maker spring compressors is no joke work 😅🥵. Good vid Angel 👍🏼🤙🏽
@buson8085 3 жыл бұрын
I have done this twice back in 2004 with my 2002 is300. 1st time I put the strut compress on the strut spring while on the car. Their is room I remember turning them upside down and they did fit and I also didnot have to remove the caliper. 2nd time I actually got smarter and remove the lower arm which I think is the most easy way to remove the struts. Also you think the rear is a challenge? Believe me try the front struts! Loved my IS300 but too much gas for a small car! So I got a Tacoma! No regrets here! Thank you for all your videos I learn so much!
@spelunkerd 3 жыл бұрын
That was more difficult than I thought. I wonder if it would have been easier to disconnect the lower control arm from the knuckle. Neat trick, to use a box wrench to get more leverage on an Allen wrench. Those spring compressors are spooky, but in your hands it looks straight forward. Thanks for showing how it is done, most of us don't have access to the best tools. Easy to see why most choose quick struts and replace the spring at the same time.
@stressypoo911 3 жыл бұрын
A relaxing day to watch Angels hands at work! Keep it up👍
@benignodaga819 3 жыл бұрын
Watching here from Melbourne, Australia. Thanks mate. Mabuhay ka!
@DIYTOLITZ 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job kabayan. Always learn something new everytime you have video. GodBless
@TonyAndico 3 жыл бұрын
Aloha Angel, I have been watching you for a while now brahdah! Much respect to you for working really hard to provide for your Ohana! I see Family comes first, Amen! I have 3 so I hear you! I wish I had your skills but I am not mechanically inclined. But I try though. Great videos you make and I learn all the time. I know you work on the ground a lot. At home depot, they have these wooden benches with wheels and a crank handle that brings them up and down. They have different sizes. I use one for my computer desk. You should get a short one and it may save you in the long run because of your back. Look into it, it's not expensive. God Bless bro!
@todorstoyanov786 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you are right, man!!! Cheers to our children!!!
@jayjwin1178 3 жыл бұрын
this is the most realistic DIY in youtube. i know it because it was hard to change mine too.
@solebrth 2 жыл бұрын
It`s also a great blessing to have a great looking wife to help look after those kids growing up !
@cjrciadt 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! My ES330 needs all four replaced, the left front is worst at the moment.
@ahmedasiri7986 3 жыл бұрын
You are proficient in your work, very excellent mastery. I wish you progress and lasting success 👍🏼🏆🏆🏅🏅💫💫💫💫
@bruceg1845 2 жыл бұрын
neighborhood is a ghost town except for you - you bring it to life!
@Lordosvk 3 жыл бұрын
Working on cars is hard. Don't ask my how I know. Good job sir.
@dsimp765 3 жыл бұрын
I've used that same strut compressor many times, on Tundras, Tacoma's, and 4Runners, and it's still a little unnerving. I just keep my body parts away from top and bottom and I use my impact to save a lot of time, just take it slow and do a little on each side. I've done other Lexus's ES, and LS. Great video Thank you.
@lar4305 3 жыл бұрын
I am a mechanic for 42 years now, will be retiring in December. I use to do side work all the time when i was younger. You remind me of myself working on all the neighbors cars. It was good money. Start wearing glove , your hands will thank you.
@Copman-sv2kh 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see that your back
@hussienalshmary 3 жыл бұрын
God bless these hands-working hard ... 🤗👍👍👍
@faustogonzalezjr7543 3 жыл бұрын
God bless my brother!!!
@yannaingsoe7547 3 жыл бұрын
I lover your family and i think you have perfect family and work. Thanks for your knowledge sharing.
@jamalmakki3700 3 жыл бұрын
MAN keep on doing good things 👍 well-done
@marklance033 3 жыл бұрын
Great video like always Mr angel. Have a good day.
@callmebackfriday2 3 жыл бұрын
@16:59 I totally agreed. Now work on the other side. I remembered I worked on my 1977 Toyota Celica, it was 3 nuts on top and one big horizontal nut holding the shock. It only take 5 min.
@marcwilliams7956 3 жыл бұрын
Angel I watch your videos all the time and you truly inspire me and give me the confidence to become a great technician. You are the best, keep doing what you're doing brother.
@abuqusai-ksa 3 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍👍 From KSA 🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦
@ExtremeRecluse 3 жыл бұрын
I changed my strut cartridges on my 89 Corolla. What a difference they made. I had autozone change out the springs.
@1jackvalley580 3 жыл бұрын
You do such a great job, very hard work. Blessings to you and family
@Tahara-Aichi 3 жыл бұрын
I wish he lived near me, he's a master. Like how simple he does his work. He's a good Man. God Bless
@riceburner4747 3 жыл бұрын
I worked in a gas station for yrs. Went to GM school & couldnt get a job as a mechanic in thr 70's so I worked in a factory.. If u ever get tired of wrkn on cars, do something else & work on cars as a hobby or to bring in extra money. Dont burn yourself out. It IS hard eork but you're doimg a bang up job!👍
@guerrerocatolico6840 3 жыл бұрын
Hello friend Hello friend Fix it Angel I have a little work I have an ecosport what would be a ford explorer 2.0 from there and it is already making a little noise behind it, surely it is a shock absorber, what a nice little machine you bought here, it is done by compressing the springs very good video thanks and Regards Rosario ARGENTINA
@tobyslaststand9137 3 жыл бұрын
I graduated UTI diesel program in 1979 , I did my time an retired...finished ✅
@robertcostales9037 2 жыл бұрын
Angel your da Man, cool how you show repairs being done. And the neighbor hood is cool with it too? 😎🤙🏼
@bermudezricardo1961 3 жыл бұрын
***SUPER EDUCATIVOS Y PRACTICOS TE FELICITO***🇵🇷
@ericcorbrion2421 3 жыл бұрын
always a good vidéo for a good job Angel !
@TimZ007 3 жыл бұрын
I remember in my youth helping my dad remove a spring compressor that had slipped and pinned his hand under the compressor and spring. He was downstairs yelling and the way it had slipped i had to add another compressor and compress the opposite side. He was yelling and needless to say I went the wrong direction with the air gun for a second increasing the pressure on his hand. I watched him put about 10 stiches in his own hand after that. Nurse as well. I am more weary than most with these compressors now LOL.. I have the set that compresses both sides at once now with locks. My hands will be going no where. near behind them. I used to do the old just take the nut off technique. which works because we were always putting lowering springs on after and you don't even need compressors for that LOL. We would lay a carpet over them and just hit the nut with a air gun and they would fly off sometimes with a bang. good times. I should do more youtube fixit videos. I get to lazy to film it. haha.
@williamdyckman9704 3 жыл бұрын
Angel, admire how hard you work to put out such good auto repair videos!!
@mar_2288 3 жыл бұрын
Nice new vid! 👍👍
@thetruth1303 3 жыл бұрын
Another Chanel that I appreciate so much! THANK YOU MAN! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@javierreb2851 3 жыл бұрын
Buen trabajo amigo saludos desde. Logan Utah
@fredericdiaz208 3 жыл бұрын
bueno video, saludo de francia.
@feitankung Жыл бұрын
Great video editing...love the slow motion...feels like I'm watching movie....I did learn a couple mechanic tricks...thanks!...keep up the good work!!
@thetruth1303 3 жыл бұрын
God bless you Angel!👍🏼🙏🏻
@williamtse6238 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your efforts.👍👍👍
@abdalqadr1 3 жыл бұрын
Greetings for you from Iraq
@TheThreeLeggedChair 3 жыл бұрын
Yessss, did that once to replace the top plate on my 2007 civic, have the lisle compress tool with U-bolts.
@mainsfortes5778 3 жыл бұрын
Stay strong and healthy my firend.
@JF-jm3nb 3 жыл бұрын
Hey I was telling to myself the brake line will explode!!!!!! Great you catch it before!!!
@beastfromtheeast9318 3 жыл бұрын
I recently replaced the rear struts on my 2007 Lexus gs350. It was pretty easy.
@bFORCe2003 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen some guys use those real cheap coil spring compressors and seen them fail....We've got a pair of quality ones we've had for a few years. I usually use the impact wrench when compressing the springs or it takes ages as you found out in the video.
@michaelbravo2401 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!😊 i like the slowmo chelu 😄
@miguelmunoz1539 3 жыл бұрын
Saludos maestro bien resuelto uno de mis maestros me dijo una bes nos pagan por aprenderé, bendiciones.
@vipertv6010 3 жыл бұрын
I like your shoes amigo. Good. Work. 👍
@flaviofernandes2712 3 жыл бұрын
Parabéns seus vídeos são muito bons, excelentes explicações Obrigado!
@johnmorrow1628 3 жыл бұрын
Throw an impact on those spring compressors and send it 🤣🤣
@gni2002 2 жыл бұрын
Love your vidz, as always. Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but there's a tool that provides leverage for stretching the LCA, Lower Control Arm Bar LEVER..May be helpful in the future...Just don't forget to remove the caliper...lol INGATZ!!!! always
@zacharybarcinas9503 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your work! you make it look easy, lmao when you showed the spring compressor.
@alincatalin6087 3 жыл бұрын
wouldn't have been easier to remove the lower control arm, so you can drop the shock&spring ? just saying ...
@BORJA174 3 жыл бұрын
Nice tools boss
@Rein_Ciarfella 3 жыл бұрын
Angel - I'm a big fan, with your feed on my regular list. I really like your approach to production and presentation, your great sense of humor, the inclusion of your family in the videos, your hard work to film multiple simultaneous camera angles to really give us a clear vision of what you're doing and the funny mistakes that you share with us. This time, however, I have to give a negative comment (although I certainly did NOT give you a thumbs down!). Your method of removing the struts was absolutely not the easiest, safest or best way to do that, as was stated by someone else in the comments *(quoted below)* when they listed the much easier way of doing it by jacking by the lower control arm. I have to say I was kind of surprised you did it your way, given how much experience I know you have, but it must be because all of your professional experience comes from working in shops where they have lifts and wall-mounted spring compressors. I would very much like to see you do this using a better method in a subsequent video, giving a link to this video and explaining it was not the best/easiest/safest way to do the job. Maybe even delete this one? Just a thought! Keep up the good work, brother - I still do really appreciate you! :) PS - I work on my ride here in the rust belt of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and you are probably glad you can actually pull parts off cars without struggling too much, but I'm glad I don't have to walk out first thing in the morning to a blinding sun and 90+ degree heat most days! I guess every place has its positive and negative aspects. At 73 I'm just happy I'm still breathing, working and able to fix my ride (with your help). ;-) **(Chuck Kie - Oh bro.....you didn't have to go thru all that... I do it the other way around... first I Jack up the lower arm to compress the spring then install that tool and tighten it a little,then remove the Jack. The strut will just fall off. Then replace the shocks, spring compressor still attached.. Secure strut assy on top with the three nuts. Rejack up the lower arm again and install the lower strut bolt and release the tool spring compressor, then remove jack. God bless.)**
@Danny350v8 3 жыл бұрын
good job
@Ahsan.Najeeb 3 жыл бұрын
Good job, Professor 🥰🇮🇶🥰
@xandervk2371 3 жыл бұрын
Factory service manual probably instructs to disconnect the control arm from the knuckle. I know this is the case with Subaru which uses a similar setup. Also, threads on the spring compressor need to be lubricated before use. Looks like the one you rented was brand new.
@peteperez1104 3 жыл бұрын
We need more mechanics like you down here in texas always like watching your videos 👍
@hudongng 3 жыл бұрын
Thank your for your v/clip Brother. Hopefully you have more v/clip, I like your job. 👍
@NVzla 3 жыл бұрын
On struts, some chain or nylon winch rope... Raise vehicle under suspension on that specific assembly. This compresses strut spring using weight of vehicle safely. Now use chains and bolts or nylon rope and good knots and remove strut. Install new strut, compress again, remove your chains or whatever and done. Safely.
@frozenpoop89 3 жыл бұрын
Wish i had an honest mechanic like you in los Angeles i can do oil changes and change my own brakes but anything with the engine to complicated for me
@edcain3676 3 жыл бұрын
If it's Like My ES 330,Good idea to Check Knuckle Bushings While all that's Off.a Pain & Mucho labor to Replace them.
@alb12345672 3 жыл бұрын
I did this on a GS 350 (same). Took 2 hours of twisting a powerful impact to get the rear bolt out. Salt :(.. Jack is a great idea, I didn't need it. Used the same tool to compress.
@naruto6461 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work keep up a good job and I’m still learning
@arnoldmadela1574 3 жыл бұрын
You are crazy with the manual, no power tool strut change!
@simonilett998 3 жыл бұрын
That's not a fun job Angel, but you did good. Bit of grease on the threads of the compressor tools and an impact gun makes it a lot easier. Also, not being picky, I noticed you put the top strut washer on upside down on the first side? I couldn't see which way you put that washer on the second side, you were working at time lapse speed🤣👍🇦🇺
@renzcortado4597 3 жыл бұрын
Bro I seen that red GS around the island. Nice bro
@alchavez5008 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video man. What happened to the spring compressor you had in the garage?The episode you where you changed the struts on the cts you still had it.
@user-dl3hn3yd8u 3 жыл бұрын
Remember safety first ☺️
@skdinterceptor2828 2 жыл бұрын
Very good job.
@errolwilsonvillep6774 3 жыл бұрын
My Brother did this for us by himself using his own phone it's challenging to redirecting the phone to catch every angle but he did it
@MrBigmoneyminigrass 3 жыл бұрын
Brother you are definitely Blessed! Moving up to vegas in August I might be opening up a shop also! Maybe we can hook up! Aloha Brother!
@marioalejo5177 3 жыл бұрын
Good job brother
@jamesdean1598 3 жыл бұрын
Lara loves her papa!
@ericlaroza2485 3 жыл бұрын
Is that a Philippine Flag i saw! You must be filipino. Way to go bruh!
@muhaiminmanjoi 3 жыл бұрын
You should use you impact drill to tighten the spring compressor.. it will be more faster than manual
@danrobinson4281 Жыл бұрын
My respect for your work thank you for the video… I just wondering if the ride hight was tall after the new shocks ? Because they worked on mine exact same car and now ther is too much wheel gap , did this happen to you ?
@keppa13 3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping the video was about a new tool different from the autozone spring compressor so i wouldn’t have to use that again. Did once already installing lowering springs im now installing new struts. Still good work man i know that struggle xd
@TheOverisel 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work.
@vilasboas0306 3 жыл бұрын
Boa tarde, gostaria que vc postasse mais vídeos, dentro do possível, pois são muito interessantes 👏👏👏🇧🇷
@PhillyDee215 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a good strut machine😉
@uanta866 3 жыл бұрын
Super Angel Mechanic!
@omarvladimirobeltran4196 3 жыл бұрын
Desde Argentina que buen video gracias x compartir espero sienpre tus vídeos gracias
@feitankung Жыл бұрын
use a impact wrench for the spring compression and decompression...you will not be so tired.
@alb12345672 3 жыл бұрын
The front AWD on the GS350 barely works with the that tool. Have to really compress it down. The strut has to be pulled out, it has a rollover spring.
@banzaiman1 3 жыл бұрын
Spring compressors scare the crap out of me, I was covering my eyes when you had your fingers inside the spring as it was compressed
@Mtechthewise 3 жыл бұрын
In the rust belt areas of North America, when you see oil stains on your struts, the first thought that comes to mind...."well the corrosion oil spray got my struts, good....now they won't rust!" In your area, doubt you've ever seen a oil sprayed car...at least not one that was done intentionally!
@justonnie 3 жыл бұрын
Your fingers in that spring made me ill.. I don't know how many times those compressors have slipped around the spring.
@timothyfinn905 3 жыл бұрын
a friend of mine lost three fingers in that same situation.
@ALINUED 3 жыл бұрын
@@timothyfinn905 how?
@warrenzevonsangryghost6055 3 жыл бұрын
@@ALINUED The only thing keeping the spring compressor in place is its friction on the spring surface. As the spring is essentially an incline, should that friction end up not being sufficient to hold it, it may slip. While that may basically loosen the spring tension, the compressor also has the potential to move far enough to trap your fingers against the other compressor, or loosen enough to pretty much fall off, leaving only one side of a potentially highly compressed spring under tension. ☠☠ I've *not* seen this happen, but I *have* had spring compressors slip enough to give me some concern and respect for the whole procedure. (the metal fingers on the compressor are also usually cast iron, which is tough stuff and breakage is unlikely, but nothing is guaranteed - not worth taking chances with your hands or your lovely digits - in the words of the immortal Sergeant Phil Esterhaus, "Let's be careful out there!")
@gormenfreeman499 3 жыл бұрын
As long as one uses the right compressor with hand ratchets (no air) they should be okay. Some people use compressors under rated for the spring. Like its meant for sedan springs only and thier doing a Ford 1-150 spring with it.
@armandocamberos84 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos on a 2011 X6 twin turbo xdrive 35i
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