When Should You Replace Toyota Struts and Shocks? And How to Do It!

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A Toyota Specialist shares when should you replace your Toyota Struts and Shocks.
I see so many shops recommending Toyota struts to be replaced around 50k miles without a reason. This is incorrect. You only replace your struts when there's a big enough leak or you have a concern.
In this video I will share with you the entire process of replacing a strut on Toyota and Lexus cars.
Hope this helps one of you.
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0:00 Intro
0:37 How to Inspect Your Struts
2:44 Strut Removal
8:45 Strut Disassembly
16:54 Strut Reassembly
25:17 Strut Installation
27:40 Things You Need To Know

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@ricksfixit8577 Жыл бұрын

This is the best Toyota care and maintenance channel bar none. It not only discusses and shows "the how" to do something, but "the why" behind a repair. Thanks!

@swaggerjacker1482 Жыл бұрын

Shut up scammer 👆👆🏆

@cmoreno12345 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@joseprakas5033 Жыл бұрын

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@marcianoperez6640 Жыл бұрын

Yes very impormative

@bkuerbis Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It's a gold mine and keeps my 2008 Highlander Hybrid with 305K in "Rusty-land"😄going!

@NoFateButWhatWeMake Ай бұрын

Im late for work, don't even own a car and yet I'm watching this video til the end

@SwagCANA Жыл бұрын

Woking at a dealer i can truly appreciate that you’re an honest mechanic. Not many out there .

@ahobimo732 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the main reasons I do a lot of DIY on my own vehicles. The work of a (truly) "professional" mechanic is totally worth the money, but often, you have no way of knowing for sure what you're getting. Whenever I have a mechanic I trust, I usually bring everything to them. But when that's not available, I'd rather do it myself. It's a headache, but at least I have the peace of mind of knowing that the job was done right.

@jasonleatherwood2172 9 ай бұрын

Lol i constantly get cars in at 15-20k miles dealer says needs brakes they look new

@benino1 7 ай бұрын

Scooty Kilmer is also a great also

@qpeocn 7 ай бұрын

@@benino1scotty Kilmer is good. He was the OG of youtube mechanics, but his videos are a bit too unorganized and he speaks all over the place. If you have a Toyota, this is the best channel

@beepsarieaniIwee 4 ай бұрын

@@qpeocnplus Scotty has too many click baits. I used to watch him but stopped for your exact reasons

@gregsantos9731 Жыл бұрын

Why i always enjoy every second of this guy videos? His concerns, his style, his truthful, his well versed and most of all he speaks from his heart.

@nirjitcheema9770 Жыл бұрын

A lot of Toyota techs are like that they take care of there customers

@mr.j8297 Жыл бұрын

Hi AMD, Do you recommend torquing the strut top nut ?

@n4gix Жыл бұрын

@@nirjitcheema9770 - The only time I've ever taken my 1998 Camry to the local dealer was to have the inside driver's door handle replaced. The total cost of the repair job and door handle was just north of $300! Later when I got back home, I found that I could have ordered an OEM handle for just short of $20... But once again, I had to remind myself that I often told my customers in the land mobile radio service business that, they aren't necessarily paying me for what I do to fix their problems, it is what I know HOW to do!

@garywise9078 Жыл бұрын

@@nirjitcheema9770 /:

@koye4399 10 ай бұрын

@bearpuf Жыл бұрын

Some of the things I continually admire about your videos are the clarity in directionsm the cautions and suggestions that you make as you instruct. Your delivery is informative and caring to the degree that it makes what you say quite personal, at least to me. To have that quality in an instructor is pretty rare. Thank you.

@jamram9924 Жыл бұрын

In our shop, we’ve been using KYB struts for years. KYB is an OE supplier to Toyota/Lexus. Some models have a “strut plus” that comes with a new spring, mount and boot. We’ve never had a failure of any KYB struts or shocks. On occasion, we also use OE struts/shocks whenever KYBs are unavailable.

@wolfcommander6009 Жыл бұрын

Why not

@seanguy9720 Жыл бұрын

Never knew this, glad you did!

@sunilshrestha657 Жыл бұрын

where is your shop at?

@nitrofiche7206 Жыл бұрын

I also replaced my Corolla struts with KYB struts.

@Cristian-pw1iv 9 ай бұрын

is there a big price difference between oem and kyb?

@thomasoshields8838 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for pre spraying the rusted nuts before removing i'm an old school mechanic and never see anyone do this anymore.Great video as always thank you

@thardyryll Жыл бұрын

I live in the Pacific Northwest and always am appalled when I watch videos of work being done on Rust Belt cars. I have owned more than 50 cars and have never encountered any significant rust of any sort, regardless of the manufacturer. My fleet at the moment includes everything from a 1960 International dump truck to two 2000 Volvo wagons, a 2000 Land Rover, commercial mowers and two Japanese tractors, and not a one has rust that interferes with underside work. I pity the mechanics who have to deal with it.

@maplebones 10 ай бұрын

@@thardyryll If he was smart he'd re-assemble with Never Seize. It totally eliminates rust problems in threaded fasteners.

@thardyryll 9 ай бұрын

@@maplebones True -- but the problem isn't reassembly, it's getting the thing apart in the first place.

@cyberbeer65 Жыл бұрын

I replaced all four struts on my 2004 Corolla with KYB quick struts. It now rides better than new. KYB is OEM equipment on my 2004 Corolla.

@luvingfully Жыл бұрын

AMD is honest and puts the customer first. Every 5000 miles, my Toyota dealer recommended replacing "leaking" front struts. I refused the work for years because the struts were misting, not leaking. Misting is normal and helps extend life of the upper seal. The worn struts did not make noise or lose damping. When oil streaking appeared on one strut, I replaced both struts with OEM parts at 118,000 miles.

@user-tb7rn1il3q Жыл бұрын

The unscrupulous dealer probably sprayed oil on the strut. Toyota struts are barely broken in at that mileage and will outlast the body of the car.

@mikek.9980 Жыл бұрын

@@user-tb7rn1il3q I think it's possible..... but would be very dishonest on part of the dealer. I like to think that majority of people are good.

@ruthdanielson919 Жыл бұрын

I had ck engine light p0012 and disappearing coolant 113000 miles, and dealer scams me with $700 worth of struts, on top of everything. No senior discounts, but definately senior rip offs.

@TechWiz1983 Жыл бұрын

I’m at 300,000 Kms on my 2019 Corolla Hatchback, still on factory suspension no issues; but I’m expecting that to change soon which is why I’m watching this video.

@ruthdanielson919 Жыл бұрын

@@TechWiz1983 Attempting to resolve issues with dealership, serv Mgr to discuss with corporate, get back to me tomorrow. Sequence of repairs to selling struts when engine troubles. Hopefully, will resolve issues amicably.

@franklum773 Жыл бұрын

Great instructional video. Thanks for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and experience.

@davestvwatching2408 Жыл бұрын

I've used KYB on every car I've owned where I've replaced struts and shocks. They are the best aftermarket brand for these types of parts.

@briank10101 Жыл бұрын

As long as they don't cause a stiffer (aka "sportier") ride. I hate more road feel as it's often endearingly called.

@Abesta83 Жыл бұрын

And actually come from the factory on Toyota. Different build quality, but for the difference in price, an excellent product.

@robthompson343 Ай бұрын

AMD, Another great video. Quick question, do I need to get an alignment after replacing front struts on a Lexus Rx400h? Thank you.

@TocyBlox Ай бұрын

@@robthompson343 yes. Just did it with a KYB too. Car is pulling to the right and shaking a bit. Def need an alignment done.

@paulocavaglia 9 ай бұрын

This guy is a teacher, and a good one.

@joepostada8317 Жыл бұрын

He just showed all of us how to do this the right way what a master mechanic he is when I take my car in I’ll have him inspect them thanks again for not only being a friend but all so a Top notch Master Mechanic great Job as always you do and tell your wife to in joy that new car

@mardamek3 Жыл бұрын

That means you’re one lucky man to have a friend like him.

@deadline7610 Жыл бұрын

Where is his located ? Thanks

@user-pf4lj1pe1b Ай бұрын

@@deadline7610 Chicago, Illinois?

@TripleBerg Жыл бұрын

Smooth camera work doing that continuous switch from the right side strut to the left strut, including the zoom out and zoom back in. Kudos to the camera operator.

@msmarshall854 Жыл бұрын

Now, THIS is a real treat! I have this exact car: 2007 Corolla CE. I already replaced the stock struts with a Bilstein B12 kit, so this is familiar to me. However, very little went according to plan. It was the rust, the rust ruined so much, I had to learn a bunch of new skills to complete the job.

@heisenfeis Жыл бұрын

i love rust. it is so nice when lets say a service provider or the guy at the counter says it will take 1 hour or so looking at the factory mounting and dismounting time ends up taking close to 3-6 hours. not on Toyotas usually but other cars that are a nightmare. all in all rust makes it take alot longer.

@lightman489 Жыл бұрын

When I'm working on my own car even before I buy the parts I spray all the bolts down with diesel and transmission fluid or whatever i can get my hands on

@heisenfeis Жыл бұрын

@@lightman489 very smart, kinda hard to do when the car comes 17.01.22 to the workshop and expects it done by 17.01.22 :P

@robertshaw7289 Жыл бұрын

@@heisenfeis 8

@heisenfeis Жыл бұрын

@Misirac altudamecekas yeah Toyotas rust dont get me started on some of their rear suspensions. But i do recomend undercoating even tho we dont do that service.

@jgrant1162 Жыл бұрын

Hi, probably the best video I have seen on strut change. I live in Northern Scotland, where we have very well salted roads in winter. Rust is always a problem on cars once they get to about six years old. For sway bar links, I always soak the nuts 2- 3 days before trying to remove them. I always use a good quality key, after clearing out the socket fitting, combined with a six point ring spanner. It is a pleasure to see a true professional at work. Keep the videos coming!

@mvnorsel6354 11 ай бұрын

Watching these video's I appreciate living in Australia, no salt or rust, only sharks😅.

@maplebones 10 ай бұрын

Put NeverSeize grease on every bolt you come across.

@Gryphus-R Жыл бұрын

Listen to this guy. My grandfather was a car mechanic, but he was reckless. He would do things in unsafe ways (and a missing tip of a finger was proof). One day when doing this operation on a car the spring blasted and everything went flying, tools included. He was millimeters away from getting his head blown by the spring and I witnessed that. Scary stuff! Whenever you work with car springs, thread lightly.

@ceciliaabdalla4954 Жыл бұрын

I have a great mechanic he refuses to do struts because of that spring. He will do quick struts

@emiliog.4432 Жыл бұрын

@@ceciliaabdalla4954 he should invest in a Branick Or OTC spring compressor. Professional tool.

@davidburrus9813 Жыл бұрын

In addition to being a competent and experienced mechanic, you do a fantastic job with your videos explaining thoroughly and concisely. I especially look forward to the maintenance videos on your wife's new GX 460 as I have a new-to-me 2015 GX.

@timothypdevine Жыл бұрын

I will never, ever do this job... but I watched the video until the end. I find these videos so interesting because of the engineering involved in creating these cars and skill involved in maintaining them. Mr. Car Care Nut is like a surgeon doing an organ replacement. Actually, there are a lot of similarities between physicians and auto techs now that I think about it. Anyway, thanks for another great video.

@jorgekauffman2026 Жыл бұрын

Except one thing doctors usually do it with the engine running...

@stevemccooleq Жыл бұрын

Those small spring compressors that you get at Harbor Freight or on Amazon are nicknamed "widow makers"...for a reason.

@kevon241 Жыл бұрын

He is right about using oem struts. I had quick struts and lots of them are a pile of junk. They ride so rough and clunking and all, even if I didn't put many miles on it.

@thardyryll Жыл бұрын

I am 68 and have been doing my own work since my parents let me buy a 1958 VW Beetle in 1970. In those 53 years I have used KYB struts and shocks whenever they have been available for more vehicles than I can recall. In every instance they have fit perfectly. In fact, in the past week I have installed KYB struts and shocks on a 2002 Dodge Caravan and shocks on a 1994 Nissan pickup. The truck’s were originals - the vehicle has only 49,000 miles - and the KYBs are clearly an upgrade from stock. I would never use any other brand if KYB has an option. My 2008 RX350 will get KYBs when the originals are due for replacement, but, at 123k, they have years to go.

@kovie9162 Жыл бұрын

I've used only KYBs on the struts I've replaced, including on a Camry, with good results. I understand that with many cars the OEMs are actually rebranded KYBs.

@ro-landocalrissian4633 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend these over any other brands?

@kovie9162 Жыл бұрын

@@ro-landocalrissian4633 Unless you're going performance I'd stick with OEM or KYB, based on what I've heard.

@thardyryll Жыл бұрын

@@ro-landocalrissian4633 For a Toyota used for everyday driving I would compare the price of factory parts and KYBs. Unless factory parts are close in price I would go with the KYBs. All this assumes you intend to keep the vehicle.

@emiliog.4432 Жыл бұрын

KYB is no longer a great choice. They were made in Japan but not anymore. I only use oem made in Japan. Kyb is now made in China or Mexico.

@craig9069 Жыл бұрын

Brother! You should be a teacher! The world needs more mechanics such as you!

@mikeratkowski3506 Жыл бұрын

He is a teacher and we are all students

@marblox9300 7 ай бұрын

When you want to know the CORRECT WAY - watch this man.!!!

@bme7491 Жыл бұрын

Glad for this video. My 2002 Highlander with 270,000 miles has the original struts/shocks all around. They aren't leaking, no noise and no excessive "bounce".

@MVRWC Жыл бұрын

195,000 miles 4runner SR5 V6. changed the struts and shocks but the rear springs still going strong. Toyota quality.

@guymann4016 Жыл бұрын

The CCN Channel - one of the few channels I watch in 100% entirety. Ps - I absolutely love Toyota

@FFWrench Жыл бұрын

I’d love to see you do a video on the 2nd Gen RX with rollover prevention struts. These are much harder to do because the shaft pulls back from full extension by design.

@IDGAF56852 Жыл бұрын

Like a foreskin does eh 😆

@GolgiGuy102 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any other information on these? Thank you

@mervwhitney7229 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. When I began DIY car servicing and repair, in the 1960s,, I had to learn all of this from a monthly magazine. It is so much easier now having it here, in the form of an instructional video. The difference now is that you use power tools whereas I am still on spanners and ratchets.

@micahpage3725 8 ай бұрын

I did a lot of research regarding struts and strut assemblies and discussed this with my mechanic (for my Avalon). I decided to replace the strut with a strut assembly from KYB because it comes with all new parts for the strut assembly. As the video shows many of the strut assembly parts can be worn, weak, or worn out entirely and my car has 160K miles on it. Maybe if it were the first strut replacement (60-80K mile), but with the high mileage I wanted a whole new assembly. The strut assembly does cost more than just the strut, but I saved money on labor because my mechanic does not need to take apart the entire assembly when if he were just changing the strut. After doing a lot of research, reading comments, watching videos, and talking to my mechanic I chose KYB (for their reputation of quality and I didn't find competing struts to match their quality).

@ThePhilimander 7 ай бұрын

I’m in a similar boat with 171K on my Avalon. How does the car ride now? I’m a little afraid to do an assembly vs assembling one pretty much from scratch.

@micahpage3725 7 ай бұрын

@@ThePhilimander I installed they KYB Strut Assembly on a 2011 Avalon. It rides excellent. Better than when the OEM shocks were new. Better cornering, better turn-in, less body roll, smoother ride and no excessive firmness. Still have that nice Avalon ride but drives less "boaty" than the OEM shocks. Definitely a more sporty feel, but again, without sacrificing comfort. It feels like a much higher qualify shock. I have used Bilsteins on trucks and I ride dirtbikes so I no suspension pretty well. My mechanic thanked me for buying the entire assembly. He said it is safer and easier for him to install & one of my strut mounts was beginning to fail and the strut assembly has a new strut mount. And I wanted a new coil spring since mine were 160K miles old. I would make the same decision again, to buy the full assembly and the KYB product.

@ThePhilimander 7 ай бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to give this input. I just might have to pull the trigger now haha. @@micahpage3725

@mrfuel1866 Ай бұрын

Hi....where did you get the struts budy.....i have a 2009 avalon, and need to replace them.....thank you for your Information

@xipxip3784 Жыл бұрын

Even though I can’t do DIY due to where I live, I greatly appreciate the advice and knowledge that your videos provide. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise.

@mikek.9980 Жыл бұрын

You can still find locations to work on your car. I see people working on street or store parking lots or friends garages....

@condor5635 Жыл бұрын

You live in neighborhood where your HOA prohibits you?

@no_peace Жыл бұрын

@@mikek.9980 It's hard when you only have one car and need to drive to the store to get something or you forgot a tool at home. You have to put your car back together over and over.

@breakingthemasks Ай бұрын

I feel you brother... But if anyone reading this is afraid to try it... I did this in the aurozone parking lot. I think they tend to be OK with that as long as you get the job done in one go

@jayb7796 7 ай бұрын

I've had good luck with Monroe expert quick struts. Got 3 years and 56,000 miles out of the first set & I found it drove very similar to OEM. Installed the second set around a year ago & has around 15,000 miles no issues. For $150 a strut when on sale I have no problem with replacing them every 50K miles rather than spend almost $750 per strut for OEM Lexus & have them only last 130K like the ones it had from factory. OEM will last 3 times as long but they are nearly 6 times the price.

@hellagrant 3 ай бұрын

Good points on justifying using Monroe. You are probably super quick at it now.

@user-xu2fr7wx5y 4 күн бұрын

I did the same to my Camry, and a lot easier and faster too. DIY we don’t the tools and safe .

@hellagrant 4 күн бұрын

@@user-xu2fr7wx5y did you mean, "diy without special tools"?

@katherynscleaning5807 Жыл бұрын

I have gone over 300K on Toyota struts, And still no leaks or problems. And that is with many of them. Thanks for your tips, they are spot on.

@katherynscleaning5807 Жыл бұрын

I always use all Toyota parts, cheaper is not always better.

@archivaldo4310 Жыл бұрын

@@katherynscleaning5807 kyb is excellent in my opinion Toyota parts will always be the best but there's no way these Toyota struts will corner better than kybs no way I know that for a fact there's after market parts out there that will out perform Toyota OEM for less and it's not necessarily bad you just got to know what to buy

@winwin2369 4 ай бұрын

It is like saying i have been wearing the same shoes because there are no holes yet. No leaks at 300k but i bet you your ride is the analogy above, crappt

@lmelchor19 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the video I was waiting for before replacing the shocks and struts on my car. Great video!

@818guy6 2 ай бұрын

How much did it cost you ? I need to replace my 2 front on my Camry . Did u replace the whole thing , even sprints ?

@deedaartyst 3 күн бұрын

ayyye, your conciseness and knowledgeable aspect has gotten you a subscriber🤙👍👍👍

@rajafaisalhanif9276 Ай бұрын

What a skillful and honest mechanic, stay blessed. Wish i could have seen this video earlier. My Toyota Corolla 2009 suspension were weak specially when 5 passengers sitting there was bang passing over humps. So I did replacement of all 4 complete assembly of shocks. On Mechanic's guarantee & advice i purchased used shocks but new tie rods and other accessories were new. After 2 months, suspension condition was again worst same like before. I didn't find time to go back to the fucking mechanic due to my night shifts/busy schedule. After a long time when i went to see him about the complaint, he casually said; "guarantee was for a week only" I still feel the pain of wasting my 2000 UAE Dirhams. So moral of story is, never listen to these culprit mechanics, when you are already going to overhauls, put all the new and genuine parts, it will be worth spending your time and money at garage, also durability and long term peace of mind.

@carflixng Жыл бұрын

First content on the 9th gen Toyota Corolla, I had always wanted this.

@brianw6645 Жыл бұрын

Same here. Would love to see more.

@Scarf351 Жыл бұрын

Same here brother.

@Vekurus Жыл бұрын

I have a soft spot for the 9th gens, I've had three. Traded my 07 S for a 2018 Camry XSE, really wish I had just kept it and used it as part of the payment. Loed that car, even with all of it's little issues popping up, would have been worth it to save.

@Joe-dz7kj Жыл бұрын

May the Lord bless you and your family. Your how to CBT’s are a blessing🙏

@robertvasquez240 Жыл бұрын

My mechanic put in new entire strut assemblies (KYBs) in my '98 Camry with over 330k miles: It now rides like it did when I bought it new 25 years ago! KYBs are expensive, but my mechanic noted that KYB builds OEM strut assemblies for numerous auto makers, including Toyota. For those who are DIYers, if the struts a super old as mine were, consider installing new entire strut assemblies so you'll know even the springs are brand new--and without the need to compress the old springs! Good video.

@user-pf4lj1pe1b Ай бұрын

Yup, 4 KYB "Strut-Plus" OEM's. Doing the exact same thing all around right now on a 182k miles, 2000 Avalon. Looking forward to the my Avalon's original "smyoooooothe" ride.

@fw1421 9 ай бұрын

Sway bar links are relatively cheap. If you are replacing the strut replace the link.

@Miguel.Rosado7224 Жыл бұрын

I remember owning a 2004 Corolla. It was great. It was a daily commuter and beater. Everything in the interior felt like it would last forever. I sold it with 172k miles when I left Florida to NC and drove my GX and my wife her RAV4. Now I owe a 2010 Corolla which it has been great. It currently has 178k miles. Can’t complain. But I do admit, the 2004 felt better and more Japanese quality. Thanks for the video! I enjoy your educational content.

@farwestgarohills3831 10 ай бұрын

2010 corollas and camrys were made by the Nissan by contract work. They used substandard parts in them. Therefore, they had many problems and callouts. I still own Corolla 2005 Wagon. No complain car. I find problem when it comes back from WOF workshop. I solve them myself. This time I have problems of "no Low Head Light" and "ignition coil" failure, again just few days after it came back from WOF workshop. This led me to this video, though it was not a problem in my car. Excellent video.

@Shabbe02 9 ай бұрын

@@farwestgarohills3831🧢

@Sandbag1300 Жыл бұрын

Last year, I replaced all of the struts and rear strut mounts in my 2005 Camry 6 cylinder XLE with OEM parts at 120,000 miles because of age. Job went very smoothly. It was $1,300 for the parts, tool rental, and alignment. I rented the spring compressor at an Autozone store. Three of the four old struts would not rebound with the spring off. The fourth strut rebounded very slowly. That rebound action confirmed that it was time to change the struts.

@smithraymond09029 Жыл бұрын

So, how does it ride now?

@Sandbag1300 Жыл бұрын

@@smithraymond09029 rides and corners like it was new. Also changed engine mounts and inner and outer tie rods with oem parts. Car was vibrating slightly at 65 mph due to these worn out parts. No more vibrations.

@correya.lettsome4702 Жыл бұрын

I ended up purchasing a "strut tamer extreme 5 years when I owned WK2 generation jeep grand cherokee.... no DIY tool could compress the OEM height spring enough to assemble the front strut ... Best money I have ever spent The fact that it locks the springs in the arms was the selling point for me....

@Oivey2000 Жыл бұрын

I have an '06 Lexus SC430 with 145K miles. Original shocks/struts with no issues. They made those vehicles well back then.

@robertyoung1777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! - your videos give me a lot of respect for the design and engineering that goes into a good car. I’ll never do a strut replacement myself but it’s fascinating to see the work done safely and correctly.

@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed. Never knew there was this much to a "simple" strut job. Thanks.

@Saviour3 Жыл бұрын

Others may have heard this but in the NYC transit one would sometimes hear, "there's always enough time to do it twice but never enough time to do it right" ...

@Ochtane101 5 ай бұрын

That car is going to ride, like a new car in the front now. I replaced them on my old car. Made a big difference 👍

@petreberceanu8798 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all these little details! A good job done means ....details. I have the same Corolla model but 2003. It will help me a lot when it will the time. 🙂

@lesterfougere6923 Жыл бұрын

My wife has the identical car,year and all. I’ve yet to replace the struts and this video is perfect just in case I have to. Among all the tips you gave thanks for where you used those narrow vise grips on the sway bar link. I always struggle trying to remove them. Your videos are priceless,thanks again “you nut”.

@kevins5268 Жыл бұрын

Just replace them with Monroe quick struts. You can do them in afternoon no problem. It comes with whole coil shut all in one.

@mimiwatching 6 ай бұрын

Be nice to have a mechanic like this you can trust to do the job right!

@HARRUMPH-SAL Жыл бұрын

This is a great tutorial for a DIYer, except for the strut disassembly/assembly. The DIYer does not have a strut machine. The DIYer buys KYB-type quality quick replacements. Removes old, installs new. Attention to detail and pointers in this video are superb.

@bobchallquist4577 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking time out of your day to do these kind of videos. Love the approach and thought put into them. I do have a request, would you consider doing a video on tips and tricks for washing an engine bay, thanks.

@capnpugwash5403 Жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial, as stated, the DIY clamps have to be used with GREAT care. I have a 3 clamp set up. Tightening evenly is essential.

@joylesscypress6683 Жыл бұрын

Becuase of this channel I only replaced the boot kit on my Prius axle. My guy you have my respect truly genuine.

@trentriver Ай бұрын

There is a reason you have 1 million + subscribers - extremely well done - MANY THANKS!

@brandonbrooks9356 Жыл бұрын

Kyb makes great quality struts

@kato2531 Жыл бұрын

This is what you call a professional doing a proper job. Thank you so much for teaching us .

@supersabrosinho Жыл бұрын

A pro will usually torque to spec

@d.macrae461 6 ай бұрын

@@supersabrosinho Agreed - not just "usually", but "always". And the mounts should be snug, but not get final torquing until the vehicle is lowered and there is load on the struts.

@larrygoldsberry690 6 ай бұрын

Boy oh boy!! I really enjoy your wonderful instructions and clear directions. you make it impossible to screw up. your absolutely correct. when you use the correct machines to install the struts the proper OEM parts everything goes right, saves time and $$. Love your show.

@DylanL69 Жыл бұрын

Only replace the strut mounts if you live in rusty land if you don't live in that area you don't have to replace them

@dans_Learning_Curve Жыл бұрын

If you're using the simpler spring compressor, use emery paper folded in half in between the tool hooks and spring. It'll keep the hooks from sliding on the spring.

@emiliog.4432 Жыл бұрын

I’d rather use silicone sheet or something less abrasive to keep them still. Or even some zip ties.

@zaffo757 Жыл бұрын

I've recently replaced struts in 3 early 2000s Toyotas. All with between 100-200k miles on original struts. Didn't Show leaks, but rode soft, one has. Noise. Replacement with FCS drastically improved ride.

@LAactor Жыл бұрын

Be aware that any new strut change from hundreds of thousands of miles would improve the ride. Owner of vehicle in our fleet before it became ours changed it to an aftermarket. Apparently it was eight months and they were shot in that time and the ride bounced around like a Uhaul on leaf springs. Beware of even FCS.

@zaffo757 Жыл бұрын

@@LAactor exactly. If you have no idea what you are doing....go only to the dealer and pay top $$$.

@LAactor Жыл бұрын

@@zaffo757 no? Tf. Not what I said at all. 🙄🤦🤷 First of all I said the PREVIOUS owners of the vehicle. Second, you can buy KYB or Tokiko shocks and have a shop do it for $100-150. Original struts are great too if you want to pay for the top dollar name even though Toyota just slaps their name on KYB or Tokiko parts. Anything over 15-20 years+ I say go quality aftermarket. But not junk FCS aftermarket.

@zaffo757 Жыл бұрын

@@LAactor you're assuming a lot. Like I said...we shall see.

@LAactor Жыл бұрын

@@zaffo757 nope. Wrong again. I know for a fact. You ASSumed about me. Yeah we'll see. We'll see you wrong again and again. Egg on your face.

@pootthatbak2578 Жыл бұрын

1500 diy people searching for the otc spring compressor tool🤣 i did..i have lots of stuff i used once.. Really nice tutorial..im glad you explained how the spring could hit the ceiling

@amaanwork3404 Жыл бұрын

I can never fast forward your videos because they are so informative. Oh my luck!! I’m 30 miles away from you. I will always come to your place from now on. Thank goodness. You’re the best

@johneldorado Жыл бұрын

Great video, I love your attention to detail. I'd love to have that strut compress tool in my garage. I will say though, if I had a 17 year old Corolla with over 200k miles in the rust belt, I'd be throwing some KYB Quick Struts on that without question.

@iPervy Жыл бұрын

Of all things for me the scariest thing to work on is changing he springs. Always feel a little fear when using a spring compressor, and if I ever can avoid it I do (doing my own maint for the fam). Struts are luckily usually pretty easy in comparison for my 90s tacomas (Ive had 4-5 lol) and 2010s tundra.

@TaijiArban Жыл бұрын

I was planning to just buy the strut and reuse the springs but the mount for my camry is so expensive($50) that it will be much cheaper to just buy the whole assembly so that’s what I did. I bought the kyb brand since they are well rated.

@IDGAF56852 Жыл бұрын

You do have to be very careful with spring compression, always get top quality spring compressors when doing your own.

@scottlincoln6286 Жыл бұрын

Your shop looks very professional....I'm so happy that you're keeping busy....

@samandrade9854 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to listen to an honest mechanic Love your clean shop

@mardamek3 Жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the two-bolt strut to knuckle connection (although I guess most cars have that type of a setup). My RAV4 is still in good shape, so I haven’t had the need to do this particular job on it, but I have done it on my Ford Focus a few times (my previous car). Although I never replaced the strut alone and bought the whole assembly with the spring, it was a more tricky job to do since you had to slide the bottom of the strut into the knuckle end, then lock it with the bolt. It took a lot more finesse and persuading than this. Perhaps the upside of that design was that you wouldn’t have to worry about camber adjustment ( although I always ended up getting an alignment since I was replacing other front end components as well).

@BlahBlah-em2ed Жыл бұрын

Well done and clearly explained! Great content and creator. Keep up the good work!

@bijujoseparacka6262 Жыл бұрын

Your explanations step by step are to the best level. nothing more to add. Young mechanics have a got a lot to study from these tutorials. owners will really save a lot of money by avoiding un necessary parts replacements. thank you

@jecs2123 Жыл бұрын

Just found this channel and really appreciate all that you do for the Toyota / Lexus community

@MrRensan404 Жыл бұрын

You are the best instructor on video! We appreciate the knowledge you impart. Even if we are not DIY people, the general knowledge and information you impart helps us consumers make better judgment calls in maintaining our vehicles. Thank you so much. I am glad to subscribe to your channel.

@biceptaper Жыл бұрын

Ahmed, another fantastic video! Thank you for the great emphasis on safety when working on disassembling the strut from the spring. While this isn't a job for a total novice, you covered all the points a DIY'er should be able to handle. I am sure there are many of us with Camry based vehicles who would like to see how the rear struts are replaced. That is not so simple a job and involves additional steps. Hope you can get to that someday soon.

@perniciouspete4986 Жыл бұрын

What he said.

@jerbsherb4391 Жыл бұрын

I remember I replaced my struts on my maxima back in the day and forgot to do wheel alignment on it. I would say to avoid driving it until you do a wheel alignment on it.

@beemrdon52 3 ай бұрын

When I changed struts on my Volvo 940, I put a paint mark on the exact place where the adjustment bolt is before disassembly. When reassembling I put the bolt in the exact same place. That way I avoided having to get a front alignment.

@alansidak6533 Жыл бұрын

My Prius mechanic did an excellent job replacing all struts on my gen 3. Now I can see that. Thank you!

@DIYBIGMAN Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you sharing your knowledge and skills!

@paulkonczak5270 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so precise, all the best for health and continued success. God bless!

@shahmd.mostakim5017 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the quality of footage. Watching in 60fps is really amazing. Feels like I am just inside his garage taking the apprenticeship. Hats off! Keep going ❣

@CollegeRecruitsNW 11 ай бұрын

Great one as always Ahmed. I did use KYB after market on my RX350 and it feels great! We don't have a Lexus dealer here and the Toyota dealer said they couldn't order the parts. Reused the original coils new bump stops and mounts, I am very happy. Thank you again for all you do AMD.

@SLVRFOX88 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had good results with kyb but looking up the OEM price online it’s not that bad actually. That otc tool is great sure beats the harbor freight compressors

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

AMD, I was wondering when my 18 year old Toyota struts and shocks might be due for replacement. This is priceless information for when that day arrives. BTW it is good to see a humble Corolla back in the shop.

@zaffo757 Жыл бұрын

When they go bad.

@solarscreen Жыл бұрын

Was still waiting for failure when I sold my 27 year old Camry.

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

@@solarscreen 😁

@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын

@@zaffo757 😉

@zaffo757 Жыл бұрын

I think the point is like the ones in this video...and in my Highlander...it is tough to tell when they re bad without disassembly. Now in the Camry and the Avalon...bouncy bouncy bouncy. Obvious.

@uberrealtyRealtor Ай бұрын

I can't do the work you do but I appreciate how well you do your job. I wish all technician were as thoughtful and knowledgeable as you. Thank you

@jfan4reva Ай бұрын

The thing I like about The Car Care Nut is that he recommends doing things right, and also lets you know when you don't need to replace or repair something like these 'leaking' struts. I remember replacing the shocks on my 1969 Nova with aftermarket units, and how the new shocks ruined the ride. Too stiff, crashing over big bumps. Fortunately, it was only a couple of years after that we got rid of it. The windshield and rear window had been leaking for years and had allowed the floor pan and rear window shelf to completely rust out. The rubber floor mat was the only thing between your feet and the pavement. Sold it to the local 'low priced car dealer' for $50 - probably about it's scrap metal value. Having done things the wrong way for most of my adult life, I appreciate someone who does things right.

@gordonmccann6204 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy watching your videos they are great advice keep them coming

@jimmyf9551 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate all your amazing videos. Would love mechanics like you in my area so you can service my Toyotas/Lexus 😀 Keep up the good work!

@wesfields9322 Жыл бұрын

Very timely, Amd. I just found out yesterday I need struts on my toyota. Been searching to replace the strut and not do the quickies only because you encouraged me to do it right for ride quality. May the Lord keep you sir

@backseatdriver9576 7 ай бұрын

I'm not even changing my struts and came across this video and had to watch the entire thing. I love your videos, especially how clean your shop is. It really relaxes me seeing a clean shop and because if you care that much about your shop, you are likely to care that much about my vehicle.

@THEH2OMAN Жыл бұрын

Another excellent and informative video - thank you. I have had several sets of Toyota shocks and struts changed out over the years, but none were leaking. How the vehicle rides and handles, or if I am making subtle changes to the suspension are the determining factors for me. I like driving quickly on hilly twisty paved roads, so consistent predictable response is important. I use Bilstein 4600 series shocks on my Tundra trucks, and I can typically get about 120,000 miles out of them before they soften up to where I notice a changed in the ride and how the truck handles. Even with 120,000 miles on them, the shocks are still good for your average driver. If the OEM Toyota coil springs are still functioning I keep using them, if the coil springs are questionable I will replace them with new OEM Toyota coil springs. I ride on OEM Toyota leaf springs, or leaf packs custom made for me by Alcan. I have used KYB quick struts on two Camry and one Acura RL, they worked out pretty well - but I would never use them on a larger vehicle.

@pedrofernandez8729 Жыл бұрын

My 2010 Yaris with 175k miles still has original struts and shock in rear, rides fine and no leaks. Replacing the front struts is a major pain to replace so I hope they last me a long time.

@thugblaster303 Жыл бұрын

My Yaris made it to 250k miles before I noticed leaks on the rear. Still drove fine but replaced all 4.

@thugblaster303 Жыл бұрын

The fronts aren’t that bad to replace by the way. You just need the correct tool for the job. I used the Go-Thru Socket Set from harbor freight for around $20. Then I used an old Allen wrench cut down to size to fit in the tight space and I was able to loosen then tighten the bolts and nuts. I have a sedan and I thought the rear was worse with all the plastic that had to be removed to get to the rear bolt.

@matthewputnam7486 Жыл бұрын

You think it rides fine. But shocks/struts wear out so slowly over time that you would be blown away at the improved ride of you replaced them.

@user-pf4lj1pe1b Ай бұрын

@@matthewputnam7486 Amen! Worn suspension components will also wear out tires faster.

@zoflo728 Жыл бұрын

As an owner of a 2008 4Runner and a 2018 Avalon, this channel is pure gold.

@anz388 Жыл бұрын

Wow! AMD, I have learnt pretty much 98% of my authentic vehicle component and mechanical knowledge from you. I owe you a great deal.

@seanpop2886 Жыл бұрын

It would have been nice for the DIY Toyota owners out there if Ahmed had gone to an AutoZone or O'Reilly's to pick up a loaner spring retaining clamp. Showing how us common people would do it would have been nice. It's been a long journey from his townhome's garage, where he would show us how to do it without specialized shop tools.

@chuckwalla2967 Жыл бұрын

Actually camber angle and toe angle are two different things.

@adebayoagbaje 10 ай бұрын

You are so professional 💯. I never get tired of watching and learning from yours and Scotty's videos.

@roogermoore1 Жыл бұрын

I don't mess with those springs. I just buy the entire fabricated unit, new springs and all. Much safer and time saving. Great video.

@rutgershouses Жыл бұрын

I agree

@gzhang207 Жыл бұрын

That is one opinion and I did it that way myself. The mechanics often say the original spring is much better and should be kept with the extra amount of work.

@twin2482 Жыл бұрын

How much was the unit for each wheel? It seems safer and also easier since he replaced everything except the spring so it could be cheaper.

@rutgershouses Жыл бұрын

@@twin2482 maybe the customer didn’t want to spring for the springs

@twin2482 Жыл бұрын

@@rutgershouses clever!!

@jwilliams2453 5 ай бұрын

Found out today that I needed to replace my struts. This video was very helpful in guiding me to understand the what and the why behind struts. Your videos help me to ask the right questions about my car care. Grateful.

@JE-zl6uy Жыл бұрын

even as I do not plan to do this job myself, it helps me understand how the job is performed so I can weigh in on my own concerns. When it comes time to replace my struts on my Camry, I'll order the parts for the mechanic! (I've done ti before when a mechanic "Couldn't get the part")