1997 LeSabre Rear Strut Replacement

How to replace the rear struts (shocks) on a 1997 Buick LeSabre Custom.

[@tuffylegit45]

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[@tilermissey1864]

I see that the bottom bolt hole on the bottom of the shock is an oval instead of a circle kinda like the bottom of the front struts. That means you can move it and tighten it in a different position so that it is aligned properly. Just like the front struts you have to make a mark were the old ones sat. You didnt do that.

[@AlbertoGonzalez-um1eg]

I like the video he just helped me how to change mine instead of paying for it

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[@harlembrian3735]

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[@matthew8518]

Will be changing out my rears this weekend on my 99 with this vid. I was trying to find the top bolt going through the trunk but now I know what to do!

[@mikemartyr5]

only good rear shock changing video on buick from this era on youtube, thank you

[@tuffylegit45]

Thank you for the complement! That means a lot!

[@lazyh-online4839]

@@tuffylegit45 two years after this comment and it's still true, thanks for uploading this, it's saved us from paying someone else more than what we had to fix something you showed us how to do ourselves.

[@drifterdan1194]

Saved me a ton as well! Thank you soo much A+ Job!

[@drakecooley4776]

Thank you for this video. I've got a 97' buick lesabre limited that needs work and definitely needs shock replacements. And now I know how to do it safely and efficiently

[@iansmith9740]

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[@clarkg9805]

Excellent video, I really appreciate your attention to detail. You've given me the confidence to go ahead and change mine on our 1999 Buick. Thank-you for sharing.

[@tuffylegit45]

Thank you!

[@jessejohnson9369]

just wanted to say thanks for the video here it is 2022 and your video helped me great job man

[@tuffylegit45]

Hey, thanks Jesse! I'm glad it was helpful! Take care!

[@kalvinmeinzer2068]

Thanks! I just bought a 99 LeSabre & the struts are definitely shot! I’ll be tackling this soon 🙌

[@joshmiller1167]

Huge help in replacing my struts. Thank you!!

[@kosmic3408]

Very clear highly informative presentation . Thanks

[@tuffylegit45]

Thanks you!

[@25BEDFORD]

It's harder to twist the bolt to break it loose than it is to twist the nut. The bolt has more surface contact friction and possible inner corrosion.

[@AlbertoGonzalez-um1eg]

Awesome work now know how to change Minds thank you

[@Brian-fo8sh]

Awesome video. I’m faced with this task tomorrow as well. Do you have a video of you doing the front? Did you ever replace the subframe bushings? I’m doing that as well too.

[@VinylToVideo]

Online with a sale seems I can buy the rear struts on their own without the mounts. I want KYB but the price is literally hundreds of dollars difference. Can the struts be replaced on their own keeping the original mounts and other equipment?

[@tuffylegit45]

If I remember correctly, that bottom mount is spot welded to the strut. I would recomend just replacing the whole strut as in the video. I haven't used KYB before. The Monroe 171799 stuts I replaced 3 years ago have held up well so far. They are $74 each on Amazon right now I see.

[@VinylToVideo]

@@tuffylegit45 Monroe is not considered as good as KYB. I don't think the KYBs are much or any more money.

[@p.dariusbeliard7996]

Would this be the same concept for my 94 Buick LeSabre? My rear struts need to be change!

[@25falcons]

hello - what is the difference between strut and shocks? and what do I need to change for my 1999 Buick? Air suspension no longer works. thanks

[@dxrkie3880]

this is a great very informative video! Good job!

[@tuffylegit45]

PENNY Dyer Thanks!

[@25falcons]

I have a 1999 Buick lesabre limited with the air suspension. I need to replace this. Can I still use the Monroe 171719 shocks?

[@zummliller]

Excellent! Thank you for your time. Is this possibly the same procedure for a'96 Park Avenue? Tops of both rear wheels are really tilting inward to wheel well.

[@kameronstout4847]

Joe Jach yes park ave and lesabres are built the same mechanical just longer or shorter body

[@itstezbaby753]

Where did you buy your conversion shocks at ??

[@NodakSavage]

Im really curious to know why any rear struts I look at for my 92 does not come with a boot? Are they not required anymore with newer struts?

[@gerrylouis5787]

They're sold seperately unless you get the "QuickStrut" type that comes with the boot and mount.

[@jessee1989]

Thank you i really needed this

[@powerofknowledge7771]

Thank you for the video. I have a 98 Lesabre and just had someone replace the rear struts, but it's still hitting hard in the back and making a ringing bell sound. It's also moving up and down through the hole in the back seat, (like I saw in your video). Do you have any idea what the mechanic might have done wrong? The mechanic told me that it needed to be tightened at the top, through the back seat, and he tightened it, but it's still making that noise and doing the same thing. What do you think is wrong?

[@packrat76]

If he didn't replace the mount, it sounds like the mount is bad.

[@juliomoreno2036]

how much did you pay for your struts? and did you have to change also your fronts?

[@MyBroDino]

Will the spring fall out if you drop it all the way down? To replace them while I'm at it.

[@packrat76]

You need to also compress the spring. You should be able to do it with an internal spring compressor. I made the mistake using a McPherson compressor which is an external compressor. The lower control arm makes the external compressor harder to use effectively. You'll want to disconnect the strut and drop the control arm down and compress the spring following the generic instructions with the internal compressor. I would recommend replacing with a good variable rate spring, I used the Moog MOOCC61, especially if you put weight in your trunk, haul tools or other things. I put those and new struts and the car rides, sits and handles MUCH better. I hope that helps someone.

[@richardedwards9349]

can't find how to replace rear struts for 1999 buick lesabre. I found 2000 buick lesabre and you can get to top bolts from trunk. I have a question, is 1997 and 1999 replacement the same? and good video and good at explaining the procedure, thumbs up. thank you

[@tuffylegit45]

Thanks for the positive feedback Richard! Yes, the 1997 and 1999 use the same procedure and parts. 2000 was the first year of the new design (getting at the nuts from the trunk). Note that the 2000 model and newer LeSabres also use a different strut (different part number) I believe.

[@richardedwards9349]

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[@mrmagniffy]

How come your not using an impact ?

[@tuffylegit45]

Just to show that it can be done without power tools. Plus I was in a parking lot at work and didn't have one handy. You're right, though. An impact would make the process faster and easier.

[@banditcoots]

Excellent vid. What about the springs? My 1992 is in fine shape with all original suspension. I know I will have to do springs as well. Thx Much

[@joloulou9267]

Well done,

[@tuffylegit45]

Thanks man!

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