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

  Рет қаралды 9,444

Cold Start Automotive

Cold Start Automotive

Жыл бұрын

*VERY IMPORTANT*
Make sure your jack fits under the car, with the cars suspension deflated. If need be drive up on some wood, wait for it to go back down, and try again. If you have a thick jack, when you do this work you will be in a bind if you can’t lower it all the way, and you can even damage the skirts. Next up, do not jack the car up with the battery connected, it will attempt to self level and that’ll mess up your operation and put air in the bags, making it harder. Disconnecting the battery also forces to car to re learn it’s ride height when you re connect, so you shouldn’t have to put air in the car the manual way. Always wait for the bags to leak down as much as possible before touching them, I don’t know what kind of pressure these operate at but I don’t want to find out. I’m no Hyundai tech but this is what worked for me, do some research and figure out what’ll work for you, this isn’t an official guide and I take no responsibility for any pickles you find yourself in. We bought low market cars, we have low market issues. That said I’m happy to experiment on my car a tickle to help you if you have any questions. Thanks for reading and good luck and always be safe!
Do not get under your car unless you have jackstands and it is properly secured. Do as I say, not as I do. I take dumb chances because I’m a dumb person. You are not.

Пікірлер: 54
@reedma7900
@reedma7900 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
How did you get your car to air up again?
@reedma7900
@reedma7900 Жыл бұрын
@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
​@SlickNicklol Awesome Job! Now I have to figure out why I cant manually tilt steering wheel, lol. Always something!
@batterybrad9949
@batterybrad9949 2 ай бұрын
Changed drivers side today. Thanks for the video. Everything is back to normal.
@memphislifesociety47
@memphislifesociety47 Жыл бұрын
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 KZfaq. Kudos.
@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto Жыл бұрын
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!
@raulpalomino2256
@raulpalomino2256 8 күн бұрын
Great tutorial video, very helpful thanks ❤
@MILEodDUPNICA
@MILEodDUPNICA 14 сағат бұрын
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.
@johnamen4049
@johnamen4049 5 ай бұрын
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.🎉
@buttman0011
@buttman0011 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have a 2014 ultimate. Cheers from Canada.
@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto Жыл бұрын
Lucky. I’ve got a 14 signature. I’m leaning towards a G90 soon.
@soxplayer3907
@soxplayer3907 Жыл бұрын
I have the exact same vehicle🇺🇸👍
@soxplayer3907
@soxplayer3907 Жыл бұрын
I have the exact same vehicle🇺🇸👍
@soxplayer3907
@soxplayer3907 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@ColdStartAuto I will have a fair assessment as soon as I get it done and give it a shake down cruise..
@dallasbenjamin5398
@dallasbenjamin5398 Жыл бұрын
@@ColdStartAuto how much it cost you all together.
@raulpalomino2256
@raulpalomino2256 8 күн бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@kashproductions619
@kashproductions619 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video and reminding me I’m not a dumb person…lol…
@edfhobbies556
@edfhobbies556 Жыл бұрын
LIFE SAVER !!! The stealership near me wants 7000!!!!
@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto Жыл бұрын
I’m a heavy equipment mechanic. I like to watch KZfaq 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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Me too........
@jddillard1751
@jddillard1751 Жыл бұрын
Look up RMT i got my struts for 600.00 both struts
@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto Жыл бұрын
@@jddillard1751 I saw them when ordering. I’ll definitely order them in the future.
@jacobcottrell3094
@jacobcottrell3094 9 ай бұрын
How you get sway bar out so easily,
@dallasbenjamin5398
@dallasbenjamin5398 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Old car, air suspension, it can go out any time lol. I knew what I was signing up for
@soxplayer3907
@soxplayer3907 Ай бұрын
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
@southernboymoneyshipmusicgroup 11 ай бұрын
Where are u located Nick?
@turnne
@turnne Жыл бұрын
How many miles on this one? When I bought mine it was still under the factory warranty and the dealership replaced the front struts
@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto Жыл бұрын
90k at the time of this video.
@abdmohammad8632
@abdmohammad8632 6 ай бұрын
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 6 ай бұрын
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 6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Kaenicee
@Kaenicee 3 ай бұрын
@@abdmohammad8632I’m at 120k.the front my mine sits low are they damaged or need air. The back are fine
@abdmohammad8632
@abdmohammad8632 3 ай бұрын
Could be your level sensors or your struts I changed one level sensor and both my struts and my car went back to normal
@rwinstanley8668
@rwinstanley8668 Жыл бұрын
Well done. Where did you source the struts?
@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 4 ай бұрын
can you go into detail on what type of issues you been having? @@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto 4 ай бұрын
@@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.
@QonQrete2
@QonQrete2 Жыл бұрын
How much for the parts and how much to get it done?
@ColdStartAuto
@ColdStartAuto Жыл бұрын
You’ll have to ask a local mechanic. They’re going to source their own parts
@johnamen4049
@johnamen4049 5 ай бұрын
Easy fix. Ebay. I live in central Florida if you need help.
HYUNDAI ELANTRA ENGINE NOISE KNOCK TICKING FIX ?
7:32
World Mechanics
Рет қаралды 347 М.
Iron Chin ✅ Isaih made this look too easy
00:13
Power Slap
Рет қаралды 35 МЛН
Despicable Me Fart Blaster
00:51
_vector_
Рет қаралды 27 МЛН
39kgのガリガリが踊る絵文字ダンス/39kg boney emoji dance#dance #ダンス #にんげんっていいな
00:16
💀Skeleton Ninja🥷【にんげんっていいなチャンネル】
Рет қаралды 8 МЛН
Double Stacked Pizza @Lionfield @ChefRush
00:33
albert_cancook
Рет қаралды 85 МЛН
Hyundai Equiss Air Suspension Programming and Activation - How To
12:12
2011-2016 Hyundai Equus Front Suspension Conversion
9:15
Strutmasters
Рет қаралды 3,7 М.
2011 Equus EVAP Canister Vent Controller Removed and Replaced
19:18
BonezShakerGarage
Рет қаралды 1 М.
Here's Why the Hyundai Equus Is the Best Luxury Sedan Bargain Ever
25:52
Front shocks replacement (Mac Pherson).
13:13
michaelovitch
Рет қаралды 7 МЛН
MotorWeek | Road Test: 2014 Hyundai Equus
6:07
MotorWeek
Рет қаралды 98 М.
Good Shocks Vs Bad Shocks : 5 Ways To Tell
9:24
Junky DIY guy
Рет қаралды 2,8 МЛН