This Means Your Struts are Going to Fail
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5 жыл бұрынThis Means Your Struts are Going to Fail, DIY car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Worn out shocks and struts. How to replace struts. How to tell if struts are bad. How to tell if struts need to be replaced. Strut replacement and inspection. Strut failure. Worn strut symptoms. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын
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@xaviercardenas8798 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer is vibration in the steering wheel a symptom of a failing strut? I replaced my tires and wheel recently. Got an alignment and tires balance but the vibration is still there
@type2523 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer I have kyb on mine and I have to say that they are junk , the old Toyota were nicely made but all toyotas (not Lexus ) have awful suspension
@angelwingzzz777 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is a good one. I love learning!❤wish I had your tools, but mostly wish you were my neighbor🤗! Or just my mechanic! I've been watching u since you started. Your channel has really taken off! Congratulations! You've definitely earned it!❤
@Ky-vv8nj 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty I have stuck pinch bolts(spindle bolts) on my 2004 Ford Taurus. I tried heating with propane but that didn't work, the nut came off easy but the bolt itself is corroded in the knuckle. I dont have a hotter torch but I can get pickel forks to try and spread it apart from the back. Any thoughts?
@tonymontana3742 5 жыл бұрын
Do you call for your wife when you need a second pair of hands??
@xavichuvy9047 5 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point and no time-wasting, Perfect.
@mrjv750li 5 жыл бұрын
Miles H yes we revd up our engines
@15thelongway 5 жыл бұрын
For me personally that's the reason I like his channel so much
@helicart 5 жыл бұрын
yes the guy is a legend in his own lunch time.
@wooferjr169 5 жыл бұрын
This is exactly why is subscribed to him years ago.
@maximillianalexander7052 5 жыл бұрын
A lot to say about the beauty of ‘straight to the point’.
@TG-ei9ms 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty is saving all of us thousands of dollars in repairs,assembly and just pure car knowledge! Thank you Scotty for all your hard work and everything you do for the KZfaq community. Keep up the good work Champ👍👏😊
@mariatolentino8243 5 жыл бұрын
His videos make one understand what a car needs to go for a long run. What signs you need to watch out for if its steering and suspension.or transmission whatever...these days mechanics like also the owner to do his part like describing what's wrong. So also good for the owner so he doesn't get ripped off and theel mechanic knows you know something
@TheRightsofPassage 5 жыл бұрын
Worth Buying Scotty Merchandise...
@Ilikepie18855 5 жыл бұрын
Tony G Nobel Nobel Nobel (trumps voice)
@justinmoreno1550 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly any other mechanic would have made u buy both struts and they would prolly make it the whole assembly. And charge u a fortune.
@jchristman4688 4 жыл бұрын
Bannanaphone_32 not true I’ve been doing this at dealerships and at independent shops... it is recommended to replace them in pairs, even Scotty said so, but any decent tech will replace what you need to get back on the road safely.
@MrSavvynet 5 жыл бұрын
Never take mechanics’ skills for granted. This is real skilled labor - pure rocket science to a simple layman like me. I’d panic after removing the first few nuts and bolts, wouldn’t even remember how to reverse the procedure. Scotty you are a humble genius.
@carlossalizar9185 5 жыл бұрын
No nonsense. Straight to the point, funny edits. Keep it up love your vids, learned and still learning a lot
@vikicastillo442 3 жыл бұрын
Yes very true
@melodicdreamer72 5 жыл бұрын
It has been a while since I've seen a Scotty repair. Still awesome as ever... Thanks Scotty!
@glennso47 5 жыл бұрын
melodicdreamer72 it’s probably the latest that strut has been oily in years!
@vampy625 5 жыл бұрын
yep
@SoulTouchMusic93 5 жыл бұрын
First time I actually see the guy doing some actual work. I started to doubt that he's an actual mechanic!
@heribertogomez5191 5 жыл бұрын
but I miss the intro and out, Talking with the dolphin
@joelspivak6622 5 жыл бұрын
The Vibe then you don't watch him much! Just the other day he showed the proper way to charge your A/C!
@prettyinpink550 5 жыл бұрын
Even though I know I'll never repair my vehicle myself, I enjoy seeing Scotty work.
@Ajab-Khan 5 жыл бұрын
yeah but you can go to the mechanic and tell him what to do, 90% of the job is isolating the problem :)
@ejaydc8198 5 жыл бұрын
3:40 Thats why we love Scotty Kilmer! 😂
@kito1san 5 жыл бұрын
Haha.. I love that part. "OFF AIR" beeepp…...
@Drive615 5 жыл бұрын
chance I will need to replace a strut anytime soon: 0% chance I enjoyed this video anyway: 100%
@queluu9733 4 жыл бұрын
Drive 615 having pleasure in unrighteousness and enjoying a comfortable life are your worst enemy. "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36). My friend, time is running out, and try to have pleasure in sin as much as possible until the judgment comes when no man shall be able to stand on his own feet.
@Fishneck10 2 жыл бұрын
@@queluu9733 god is not real
@MrMOGHammer 2 жыл бұрын
@@queluu9733 I don't see the point of that in here. Totally unrelated to the subject. As I am a Christian myself, that's the kind of things some Christians do that totally make sure the person will never become one. It's disgusting.
@raymondsmith6315 5 жыл бұрын
That spring removal part, lol.
@DT-ds7sc 5 жыл бұрын
Made my day🤣🤣
@joecostantino3684 5 жыл бұрын
Damn he works fast lol
@MeMyselfI_69 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was really funny
@TheRightsofPassage 5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@grahamefreestone5309 5 жыл бұрын
"Off air"... ;-) 🇬🇧
@NWinnVR 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty, you are one the the few good gems left on this site. Thanks for doing what you do!
@eazyboy2 5 жыл бұрын
i love this guy, always teaching you something new and very energetic,positive attitude and helpful.
@thomaspayne6866 5 жыл бұрын
eazy Fig -- goes to show how important a positive attitude is.
@byronemert7125 3 жыл бұрын
@@thomaspayne6866 pop
@davidwebb091370 5 жыл бұрын
... another master class tutorial from Scotty! You make it look so easy, Scotty! thanks for sharing!
@SpiritFox17 3 жыл бұрын
It is easy if you believe it to be.
@daniellecryderman2954 2 жыл бұрын
@@SpiritFox17 look at Scotties video improvements overtime. In 2015 he showed a little 3 minute video on replacing struts, now HD showed a little more in depth video showing what to wiggle out of the way when taking the strut out. What a good man making improvements to people’s requests!
@vt-yp7yq 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty your editing is priceless, LMAO!
@katrinahopkins1516 5 жыл бұрын
The way Scotty's face was red after working on that strut assembly, Lol. Shows u work hard Mr.kilmer
@hecticerectic9588 5 жыл бұрын
Or he forgot to take his blood pressure meds. 🤣🤣🤣
@Josh-cw8by 5 жыл бұрын
He's in Houston Texas. One of the hottest damn places on Earth in the summer.
@jcalzada74 5 жыл бұрын
Is hot as hell here in houston right now🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Josh-cw8by 5 жыл бұрын
@@jcalzada74 Yup my friend lives there and he's delivering Pizza's today. He said the A/C is full blast hahaha.
@n04t73 5 жыл бұрын
I think it got a little hot when he 'went off the air'.
@sdoyal1 5 жыл бұрын
Be very careful with the strut spring, years ago when still learning I compressed one which came loose, I soiled myself and barley escaped injury.
@the_bishop 5 жыл бұрын
Just as an FYI: Most spring compressors have a large printed warning on them to *not* use impact tools with them. The threaded rods are hardened so the threads won't gall, but that makes them prone to breaking when used with impact tools, which could lead to a really dangerous explosive release of force.
@greenlightmultimedia1950 Жыл бұрын
Have you seen them professionally done?
@the_bishop Жыл бұрын
@@greenlightmultimedia1950 Yes.
@greenlightmultimedia1950 Жыл бұрын
@@the_bishop I've always seen them done with an impact tool unless done by street mechanic 🤷🏾♂️so those certified mechanics don't know what they are doing
@IKNOWSQUATCH Жыл бұрын
Wall hung spring compressors are the professional way.
@Superman20000 5 жыл бұрын
You should create a list of parts and brands trusted by Scotty
@hilm6132 5 жыл бұрын
Yes there should be a kosher symbol but for car parts that Scotty approves
@ToneCabinet 5 жыл бұрын
Anything made by Toyota OR in Japan...
@pauloconnor7951 5 жыл бұрын
Keep it clean now :) hahaah
@nran7811 5 жыл бұрын
Denso, NGK, they make majority of parts for Toyota, Honda, BMW, etc. never go with beck & arnley!
@TubesWidener 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, starting now. STRUTS-> AEB Japan
@jtdundee 5 жыл бұрын
"A llittle wiggling and then ya get it on." Made my day!
@hashslingingslasher4215 4 жыл бұрын
That’s what she said
@delta3sigma 5 жыл бұрын
Love your PhD level of knowledge and expertise. Thanks always.
@fastinradfordable 4 жыл бұрын
he actually made a couple mistakes. didnt need to remove tie rod end. He should have put the nut on the tie rod end before using the puller, in case the threads get damaged. Only a jerk tightens the strut to spindle mounting bolts with a breaker bar, knowing that the alignment shop is going to have to loosen both nuts to adjust camber, which, if you dont note the location/angle of camber before hand (if it was even correct), someone else has to fight.
@MrWalker1000 4 жыл бұрын
@@fastinradfordable i need to replace the front strusts/shocks on nissan altima how much will a mechanic ask for it and what should i do
@lonewanderer958 4 жыл бұрын
MrWalker1000 probably over $1000 lol
@connorlearmonth665 3 жыл бұрын
Should mention that on some cars the hub assembly can fall outward once the strut is removed, and the axle will become unseated from the transmission. So it’s a good idea to use bungee cords to hold it in. Also, you will want to get an alignment after doing this job.
@airwalker13 5 жыл бұрын
It's FUN to see "Perfection at work" KEEP POSTING THESE KIND OF HANDS-ON VIDEOS" Scotty!
@epicragegaming2016 5 жыл бұрын
he left an important piece off and its gonna make noise, he also calls the stabalizer link a torsion bar. vehicles that have torsion bars don't have coil springs, rather the torsion bar is the spring.
@tomster7574 5 жыл бұрын
never tighten anything up until all the nuts and bolts are in place. learned that the hard way many times. keep learning that sometimes still. tighten one up and the rest are next to impossible to line up to get the bolts through.
@bryanvelazquez2248 5 жыл бұрын
tom ster on momma
@tomster7574 5 жыл бұрын
Bryan Velazquez ???
@wjtucker5884 5 жыл бұрын
Grandpa's Rule
@noairmeansnoone 4 жыл бұрын
It took a few videos of trying to find signs of my car suspension being messed up (makes creaking sounds if i go over a speed bump or into my driveway) and just seeing the oil leakage on the spring made me realize that they've been going bad for longer than i thought. Always appreciate Scotty's videos for this reason
@CDXLIV444 4 жыл бұрын
Scotty doesn't even use the locks on his spring compressor. Balls of steel.
@Thelby1 5 жыл бұрын
Well, Look at Scotty Strut His Stuff! ;)
@farmergirlofchickens8779 5 жыл бұрын
Good one! Well done sir. 👑
@TheLe016 5 жыл бұрын
Bless all of you hard working people out there, society doesn't function without you all. Peace ✌️
@MrMOGHammer 2 жыл бұрын
thx
@hailgranite7445 2 жыл бұрын
Scotty, your humor is truly what makes doing this task much more fun!!!
@pcmicrodude 5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure other videos online show this too but I really like how you show repairs. Thank you for posting this repair!
@josephcreed7 5 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to have the vehicle aligned after you're done!
@BmwMe-uh9sy 5 жыл бұрын
U don’t have to, there’s no adjustment bolts
@josephcreed7 5 жыл бұрын
@@BmwMe-uh9sy False
@2405jacko 5 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, ( am not an expert ) after any suspension work you should get the alignment done. just my own personal OCD.
@dancindavey1515 5 жыл бұрын
Größte Stärksten What was changed that an alignment would be necessary?
@josephcreed7 5 жыл бұрын
@@dancindavey1515 anytime you work on suspension components you need to have the car aligned because it will be out of alignment. That's why.
@BoStErO1905 5 жыл бұрын
We need more videos like this Scotty! Quality over Quantity!
@DT-hi3dm 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty for President, the warranty for all slate
@PeterTanization 5 жыл бұрын
You are the best, scotty! Im your biggest fan from the Philippines!!
@geoben1810 3 жыл бұрын
Even if you don't need to fix anything on your car it's always informative and entertaining to watch Scotty at work. 👍😉
@steves492 5 жыл бұрын
I have never in my life watched a more entertaining car repair video ever! Cheers man, you're awesome!
@LetsGoBrandon247 5 жыл бұрын
Watching you work Scotty was like watching Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel.
@timothyfreeland3487 3 жыл бұрын
Which took four years to complete lol
@chrisp9098 5 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate all of your good advice. Thanks and keep revving those engines.
@MojoPup 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty, what I love about your videos is how you pack so many repair details into each video in such a quick way. Some repair videos put you to sleep while missing a lot of little helpful tips, but not Scott Kilmer!
@johnhansen8134 5 жыл бұрын
Just pop that top off! Nothing to it when you’re Scotty, struttin’ your stuff! 😁
@DennisAlexioAndyHug 5 жыл бұрын
Lol
@TONOCLAY 5 жыл бұрын
I was like "oh no! he didnt switch over the spring pad to the new strut" but then when it went into another part it was there. lol
@alexanderrangel1111 5 жыл бұрын
Really good video. Scotty I appreciate this one especially. Going through all steps, for DIY’ers like myself, is great.
@jamesdietz29 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scotty! This video showed up at the right time! I'm fixin to replace the 15 year old struts on my 2004 Chevy Colorado and your vid made for a nice little "refresher course" on the how to.
@VKSgtSLaughter 5 жыл бұрын
3:39. LOL!!!
@WillMercep 5 жыл бұрын
A 6 minute video on how to change your struts. Wow! That's confidence.
@dancindavey1515 5 жыл бұрын
Will Mercep His six minutes translates to six hours, possibly days, if I do it.
@WillMercep 5 жыл бұрын
I love how he talks about it effortlessly. A true master of his craft.
@stevew6141 3 жыл бұрын
Man got skillz 😂 Love watching Scotty work- if only 99 % of KZfaqrs had his enthusiasm and knowledge. KZfaq is great for how to videos
@kristy615 3 жыл бұрын
I subscribed after seeing u for the first time. Simple & thoroughly explained (with much appreciated moments of humor)
@Quinns_Cars 5 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video! Your repair videos seems to have gotten better! Just the right amount of humor in as well! Keep up the great work :-)
@Buc_Stops_Here 5 жыл бұрын
These are interesting and useful - practical knowledge on the basics on repair. Thank you Scotty.
@zackessiuspatrick8705 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is the best.upfront and honest..thanks for all the cool videos man
@lorenzoarroz3688 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty, You made this job look doable by the home mechanic. Amazingly helpful you are. Thanks a bunch.
@jamesadams2333 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Scotty!
@MeMyselfI_69 5 жыл бұрын
I just keep coming back to Scotty and thought to myself why haven't I subscribed!? So I did.
@apflor323 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing on the video. I was able to replace the front and rear shocks on my '08 Highlander. FYI.... KYB does have fully assembled quick struts available which made the job so much easier.
@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your videos / lessons / advices!!. You're America's #1!!🥇
@akaghzwrhydtar4223 5 жыл бұрын
I will vote scotty kilmer for president whos with me scotty 2020!!!
@RudyAmid 5 жыл бұрын
I'll vote for Scotty! No more bailouts for GM and Chevy!
@joseph_b319 5 жыл бұрын
If I did that myself, the best part is that I will have many parts left over for my next project.
@Repta666 5 жыл бұрын
Haha good thing you are not an air craft mechanic then .... ” ahhh there she flies” *Blows up*
@KaizersPOV 5 жыл бұрын
that's 50+ years of experience folks. listen when the man speak and follow his advice!!! keep it up. we love you more power!!!
@liggerstuxin1 5 жыл бұрын
Notice how the video is just exactly as long as it needs to be. No unnecessary excess fluff.
@jerryevans5394 5 жыл бұрын
You so Dope... NBS either! I've learned so much just by watchin yo Channel! Thank You for your contribution to society! It so appreciated!
@donbradley884 5 жыл бұрын
You’re the best keep doing what you do love this guy
@Pgodio20 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing professional work with such speed. Scotty Kilmer is the best. God bless you
@dontehoward1554 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty is the G.O.A.T. I wish I had his cell phone number for whenever I need help with a repair!
@surfthestreets86 4 жыл бұрын
Same here... same here 🙌
@Sci-Mon1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice waves bruv
@evilal20 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty makes it look easy... You pray the spring doesn't blow up in your face. 😩😆
@Shadobanned4life 5 жыл бұрын
You make everything look so easy ! I love your very useful vids.
@joelspivak6622 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty, you're the man dude! I've done that work on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee , same problem, drivers side Strut was leaking! It took me quite a while being a novice, but I got it done.right! After watching you, next time when the passenger side starts to leak, I've got your video to show me the professional way using the right tools, and proper steps taken, to do it correct and save time! Thanks Scotty, your instructions are priceless!👍👍👍👍
@CuongTran-dd6tc 5 жыл бұрын
I did all that just to replace the boot in my corolla, seeing u not replacing the boot made lose my mind :D
@stephenohluk2019 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, all the old parts he carried over needed new ones, too, but he didn't do those, either---
@jamesebola1250 5 жыл бұрын
For good measure I'd have the front end aligned after his. Things will never fall exactly where they were originally. I even mark stuff before I start, but still.
@MrMOGHammer 2 жыл бұрын
it is very unnecessary, the only adjustment you have in the front alignment is the tie-rod. And this part was simply removed and put back in place, without touching the adjustment on it. and the bolts attaching the strut to the swindle assembly are pretty snug fit all the way, there is virtually no play. But yes it is a good idea to mark up a few spots to make sure you put the thing back together exactly as it was.
@JCpNK 5 жыл бұрын
great instructional video Scotty. Personally I always tell my customers if you're going aftermarket you might as well get loaded struts. Just think about it by the time the struts wear out the Upper bushing and spring has that much wear on it as well and you don't want to have to pay someone twice to do the same job over again. I also do them in pairs for the same reason. I've done just one before and had the customer come back a couple months later needing the other one. They don't like having to be without a vehicle for the same problem twice in a short period. I wouldn't either
@mayasevelen 4 жыл бұрын
I sorta did this on an old Lincoln once! Changed out to the air bags to coil springs. Was SO scared to handle those springs but I did it! 😍
@michaelstansfield319 5 жыл бұрын
Only posted a minute ago and I'm among the first to reply! Scotty always gives good advice, keep up the good work, Scotty!
@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын
hello and thanks!
@michaelstansfield319 5 жыл бұрын
@@scottykilmer replied to my comment! I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy! ;-)
@TheStruggleville 5 жыл бұрын
Never knew Scotty worked on cars.
@vickiserre9457 3 жыл бұрын
Scotty makes it all seem easy enough for even me to follow along‼️👏🏼👍😺
@universallove3673 2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel ❤💕♥ Your wisdom nuggets are so appreciated 🙏
@CalvinHikes 5 жыл бұрын
What I learned was that I'll be taking my car to the mechanic. ; )
@jrvapor 3 жыл бұрын
Haa haa, but hey at least now you don't have to wonder if you could have done it yourself...
@staypositive4358 3 жыл бұрын
lol
@Danilo111 3 жыл бұрын
Better than calling a tow truck
@royrock413 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Scotty! I'm a newer tech and I love your vids!. A few questions just out of curiosity: did you replace the rubber mating pad between the spring and the strut on the bottom? Did you change the rubber boot that looked like it was cracked on the bottom? And did you end up doing an alignment on the vehicle after? I was just curious about how you usually do these jobs. Thanks!
@krisjones74 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Scotty. My Mazda 5 needs some suspension parts replaced, and your lesson *almost* inspires me to do the work myself.
@joelsoriano75 4 жыл бұрын
God bless you Scotty for sharing your knowledge
@trajanaugustus8783 5 жыл бұрын
I also used KYB struts and rear shocks to replace my old worn ones on my 2004 RAV4. They work fantastic.
@flatbedladyv2191 5 жыл бұрын
! I would even volunteer in a mechanic shop so i could learn those skills
@lyacecilia784 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, this is awesome. . . Also, I'm a Star Trek fan. The fact that your name is Scotty just made me subscribe that much faster
@richabout 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Vid Scotty. No mucking around straight to it! Cheers 👏👏👍
@jasperanon4608 5 жыл бұрын
I think Scotty has forgotten to transfer the old spring seat to the new strut, It will make grinding noise and clunk.
@carnage50x 5 жыл бұрын
Jasper Anon I saw the same thing at first. but if you look closely as he was putting the assembly back into the car. he added the isolator back in.
@jasperanon4608 5 жыл бұрын
Yup, your right! :) My mistake!But re-using the broken struts boot on new struts doesen't make sense or a good repair.
@joelspivak6622 5 жыл бұрын
Jasper Anon the boot wasn't destroyed! Looked ok! Remember, there was a leaking situation going on with that Strut! If that boot was worn, or worse torn, Scotty would never reused it!
@praktikalnurse504 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty thank you so much for doing these vids. I have saved a lot of money with all your help.
@iamknoware 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scotty! I was debating between KYB's, Monroe's, and the other ones!
@dave-d 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent as always. Thank you Scotty.
@kareno8634 5 жыл бұрын
You've got a Lot of Explaining to do as to *WHY those Old TORN Boots were reused!* Bump stops were good? Just curious.
@mymomsaysimcool9650 5 жыл бұрын
I was wondering the same thing. The boot was in two pieces
@kareno8634 5 жыл бұрын
@behexen250 - No, I think Bump Stops help so Spring does Not Clash against top bracket. Cushions like Motor Mounts. ?
@rcolvill 5 жыл бұрын
Yes I would suggest the worn boots let dirt onto the strut shafts which then draw dirt into the strut seals. The boots ain't on there for nothin'.
@brianburke7440 5 жыл бұрын
I saw that and watched for where, how he would get that replacement part(s) . Stealership only??? Otherwise as always great video ****.
@kareno8634 5 жыл бұрын
@behexen250 - Thanks So Much! But - Of Course spring is notched in between 'plates' - I Saw Scotty do it. LOL - So much for my brain. OK - I'll say, it's a Dumb Name. =p You're right about bottoming out - (no jumping) I had such lousy suspension when driving over road's Painted Lines I could feel it in my jaw. Couldn't get shop to acknowledge it was suspension. Hate it when I've asked and they make me feel dumb. >> Bet here's why i thought that stupid idea -> ~ It was bad suspension, Bump Stops were missing (only 1 B.S. left). And Now I know > 'Bump Stops' don't work like motor mounts. = D lol kind of funny to think that. - still silly name. I read troubleshooting, it's Fun! Even have tested & 'fixed' some things, but never really know if I'm right. THANK YOU for my New occupied Brain Cell! Other won't be so lonely. ha ha ~ always more to learn -- > I pulled a Thelma and Louise in my Datsun B210 GX ~ but that's another story. hint - they don't float. = [ loved that car
@CookieManCookies 3 жыл бұрын
I would never do this in real life, if that spring gets loose, your dead. I hope your bonded Scotty, I salute you! o7
@kimw4323 4 жыл бұрын
love your sense of humor!!! super fun to watch... takes the drag out of the job at hand!! lol thank you!
@BreezyGamer92 5 жыл бұрын
Nice to watch Scotty work on all these clean appearing projects over the years. Where I live, almost any vehicle you work on they are rusted together surrounded by a rusty frame... For auto maintenance, i would definitely prefers to live somewhere that dint lay salt half of the year.
@andraslibal 4 жыл бұрын
Scotty you need a good hydraulic car hoist to lift the car up and work on it comfortably. In a nice big clean well kept garage where you have space to move around and it does not rain. Although I admire how efficiently you can do everything just with a car jack and how you have all the good tools you need.
@nordicpride9708 4 жыл бұрын
I’m sure he has a reason for not having one. Some city ordinances do not allow you to install one outside. Not to mention HOA’s. Lifts are great but a jack works
@terrystarks2507 5 жыл бұрын
Scotty you are the best! Damn I wish you were my mechanic.
@nsangwaallenngwira1062 4 жыл бұрын
very helpful DIY thanks for all your videos Scotty i really enjoy watching and trying out what you recommend:)
@frank-tbass4041 5 жыл бұрын
My homie, Scotty does it Again...its uncanny how when I need to do a certain "job" on my ride the needed video from you appears...keep on keeping Mr. Mechanic..
@johnlee2540 5 жыл бұрын
Normally I change the absorber mounting too
@MrWalker1000 4 жыл бұрын
does KYB sell the whole thing?
@jangofett8210 5 жыл бұрын
Still don’t know if Scotty ever tightened the main nut on the strut. Oh well Job Security 😋
@alexp336 5 жыл бұрын
Using a pass though socket and allen key.
@malrec 5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are excellent and I appreciate your experience. Subscribed.
@adrianflores1916 4 жыл бұрын
As always Mr. Kilmer and awesome 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻vídeo and very informative thanks a lot blessings and keep coming more videos
@edwinrijos6679 5 жыл бұрын
Nice editing skills scotty i was like were is the insulator rubber on the bottom then walla it magically appeared lol love your vids keep them coming
@timvanandel237 5 жыл бұрын
A job I will gladly pay a mechanic to do! 😂
@maximuscomfort 5 жыл бұрын
Tim Van Andel, No accidental crunch under a car me, because I forgot to air gun the coil. Scotty is fifty+ years in the nut busting trade special dude. God bless him.
@billdougan4022 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, now do the other side and go get an alignment. 🛠️
@vintagebikewurx3730 5 жыл бұрын
Nice catch on the spring seat insulator !
@mrrobotobrains 5 жыл бұрын
This answers my question if you do all your repairs in your driveway. Hardcore!
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