2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra Rear Strut Replacement

Giving new life to this 2001 Hyundai Elantra. Making it safer to drive as well. Taking good care of an older car will save you money in the long run. We go years without any car payments but put a couple hundred dollars a year into parts/tools to keep our vehicles in good working order and safe to drive. An investment in tools is just that, an investment! Learning to do simple mechanical work on your own vehicles will pay dividends for a lifetime!
I believe in you! You can do these simple tasks. Just remember to be safe and follow precautions. You are doing this at your own risk so be smart and don't cut corners. Use quality tools and new parts, that's the easiest way to ensure a safer repair.
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[@davidblackman9046]

its very reliable since i had it. when it was brand new i would race it against other cars like toyota, Madsda 323, Suzuki Swift and it stood the test of time. for a heavy 1.6 sedan, it drives speedy like a 2.0 vehicle. some how people dont give them the respect they deserve but other popular brands like Toyota also have issues that you would never hear. to each be his own. it is now my project car.

[@OldElantra]

Recently beat a 1993 ranger in mine💀

[@user-ik9bd5pb9n]

Thanks for the video! My '02 has 324000 miles and still going strong.

[@troysgarage]

If they are we’ll cared for this is definitely possible. Our trucks are proof of that! 🙌🏼🤘🏼

[@thestorminmormin1442]

Will likely buy the hatchback version of this car soon. Appreciate how detailed and clear your video is!

[@troysgarage]

Thanks and good luck with the new vehicle. 👍🏼

[@tommcintosh7241]

Great video! I'm on my third Elantra. I bought one new in 2001 . Second one drove to 354,000 miles gave it to my son two weeks later he over heated it and killed it! Love your way of thinking repair and make it last . Will be looking for your next video.

[@troysgarage]

Thanks man! 🤘🏼

[@luvenunes]

Thanks my friend! I'm from Brazil and in here the mecanicals don't like to work in my car, because don't find the parts or not know the car, because the car is rare, A big thanks for the light!

[@troysgarage]

Glad I could help

[@daris7909]

Omg you dont understand how happy I am to have found your channel. I've been wanting to try to repair things on my car but haven't been able to find the exact model

[@troysgarage]

Thanks man

[@cyndieddy5223]

I do my own car repairs and this video has been most helpful. Thank you for sharing

[@troysgarage]

Glad to help. Thanks for taking time to watch AND comment!

[@butlersy]

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated!😎

[@troysgarage]

👌🏼🤘🏼

[@cameromnartin]

Very nice, I've kept my own 05 Elantra and do all my own work, all 4 struts replaced is next

[@troysgarage]

We finally sold ours but it was a great car that lasted through all 4 of our kids learning to drive.

[@jerryodell1192]

I’ve watched a lot of videos today! Best tip I’ve heard! Don’t do dumb stuff! Thumbs up 👍

[@troysgarage]

It's really the only rule you need to ever know!

[@jerryodell1192]

Lolololol and it’s always broken lolololol

[@thestorminmormin1442]

Saved this video for whenever i replace my rear struts. Les schwab said my rear struts are leaking. Hopefully its not a super urgent problem haha

[@Pkproduction217]

First 42 seconds helped me thanks !

[@troysgarage]

That’s awesome!

[@rodrigocoria7581]

Really helpful for me need to do a strut job in the summer for my hyundai

[@troysgarage]

Rides like a new car now. You’ll be glad you did it.

[@fluffydogvlog]

Well done!

[@troysgarage]

Thanks my fluffiest fan! 🙌🏼

[@lauradinkins]

Great job I'm getting mines fix soon

[@troysgarage]

Get it fixed, makes for a smooth ride like the car is new again.

[@lauradinkins]

@@troysgarage I just got them and you're right

[@carrepair39]

Thank you sir!

[@troysgarage]

Glad this helped. Thanks for the comment.

[@amckee9496]

If you lift up on the front of the back seat, it pops right out and the bolts for the side panels are easier to remove and install.

[@troysgarage]

Now you tell me! 🤣🤘🏼

[@zeroswings2]

that's the thing about these cars... they are very reliable if looked after... I'm on my 2nd one (my original car was totalled in an accident that wasn't my fault)... I actually love them! it's kinda too bad ppl see them as throw-aways... I've seen perfect examples in junkyards because I guess they sat on a used car lot and nobody bought them... shame really. I know I plan to keep mine running and in good shape for a while to come...

[@troysgarage]

Yup. We had an 04 before this and finally sold it with 316k miles on it. Got $2800 for it too. 🙌🏼

[@justingalasso1850]

I have an 06 elantra however mine seems to be pretty rare bc it has an abs system and disk brakes all the way around

[@troysgarage]

Is it a sport or limited model? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@davidblackman9046]

this video was very interesting i have an Elantra 2000 manual transmission. was off the road for about five yrs but observed i had to do some reconditioning like changing the trans axle fluid, outer tier-rod end, steering-rod boots, detaching the gas tank then to replacing old gasoline, and then cleaning the gas tank. vehicle only has about 95000 miles so far to date. but now trying to get it ready for vehicle inspection. my only problem is that the alternator appears to be faulty- not charging the battery and the car won't start. after using starter fuel the vehicle crank and start but eventually cuts out when starter fluid is used up in the combustion chamber. my additional issue is i discovered that the security alarm would not turn off from the kill switch so had to disconnect the battery cable. i also removed the burglar alarm fuse from the engine bay fuse box but that didn't solve the issue either. my theory is that the security alarm is hindering the start, a bad alternator, or faulty wiring. but before i call the auto electrician on the matter, what do you think?

[@palma6825]

Immo on problème

[@atharvaadsul1628]

i do have hyundai elantra gls finding for the new headlight set

[@jamesdutton5414]

do you know anything about electrical for an elantra?

[@rustyboy46]

Great video. I just bought a 2003 Hyundai Elantra GT runs great and I see the front struts were replaced on mine recently. But its a ruff/stiff ride going over a brick road the rear shock/struts have almost no movement up and down at all. I can barely push the rear end of the car down. Typically when shocks/struts go bad you get the bounce as in your video. Its almost like the coil springs are to stiff and or could the struts still be bad ?

[@troysgarage]

Struts can also seize up although that’s less common. These are great little cars. You’ll love it.

[@rustyboy46]

@@troysgarage Oh its a great car for sure I got it for my granddaughter its in excellent condition one owner $2300.00 with 100,000 miles. No rust no valve clatter no stains a fair deal for the money. That was my thinking that the struts may have seized up. Easy cheap fix.

[@Rubio117]

thank you sir for the informative video. unfortunately they don’t sell any A.I.M here in washington DC. Guess WD40 will do in the meantime

[@troysgarage]

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[@Rubio117]

@@troysgarage awesome thanks

[@nickjensen7170]

And do you think it’s just a good practice to just change the front ones when I change the rear ?

[@troysgarage]

Good practice yes, but not completely necessary. You’ll decide to do it after realizing how much difference replacing warn struts makes. It raised the ride height by almost a full inch too. 😱

[@renec0327]

Thanks for sharing

[@troysgarage]

Happy it helped. Thanks for taking time to comment. 🙌🏼

[@nickjensen7170]

Hey Troy ! I got a couple questions! I got a 2005 Elantra it looks a little different but I’m just a dumb butt carpenter….. do I have to take the entire seat out if I don’t have that trim peice and what’s a good way to check the front struts if they’re good , my back ones are definitely no longer good and I’ve pushed em as far as I’m comfortable pushing them!

[@troysgarage]

Look inside the trunk before yanking the seat. But you might be right it could be behind the seat back. You don’t “have” to replace the fronts at the same time but if the back ones are shot the fronts likely are too.

[@nickjensen7170]

@@troysgarage thank you buddy !

[@troysgarage]

Glad to help

[@austinwatkins860]

I’ve been having a hard time with my 2008 Hyundai Elantra. Does anyone know if that car uses rear struts with coils?

[@troysgarage]

I’m pretty sure it’s very similar to this model in this video. Try looking it up on Rockauto.com. Easy place to find parts with pictures. Then you can feel confident buying from anywhere once you know what your looking for.

[@joeymartza965]

.. ..I like this video it's very informational..but I was wondering about torque specs? ....

[@troysgarage]

Honestly I just put them on tight enough. I’m sure you could google the official answer. But for me I just make sure it’s tight. I’ve done this long enough to just feel for it. Never bit me yet. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@joeymartza965]

...thank you for responding I appreciate it.. ok yea will make sure it's tight and I pretty much know when to stop wrenching...thank you again I appreciate it. ...

[@callmeishmaelk767]

I'm doing this tomorrow on my 2000 Elantra, 143,000 miles. Why do you need an alighnment after doing the rear?

[@troysgarage]

I’d put money on the table that if you are replacing your rear struts it’s been a long time since it’s been aligned. You are probably overdue anyways. What good is a smooth ride if the back end is wagging and the front is snowplowing eating tires? Rear struts doesn’t necessarily take your car out of alignment (that’s what you are getting at), but new springs changes the feel, might as well finish it off with driving straight and saving your tires.

[@callmeishmaelk767]

@@troysgarage maybe once I do the front struts I'll take it for an alignment. The tires are 8.5 years old but have a lot of tread on them. Or maybe I'll wait on the alignment when I get new tires.

[@motube2389]

These after market struts never work, I have tried couple before I went back to stock. Look at the gap in the back they’re just higher

[@troysgarage]

Never is a really strong word. They do ride higher at first. But settle nicely. We need this car for 3.5 years after replacing and they still rode like a cloud when we sold the car. Are they as good as OEM? probably not, but they are WAY better than the dead ones they replaced. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@fernandosaez819]

How's that struts brand? .

[@troysgarage]

These were flawless for over a year. We did end up selling the car. But no issues with this brand.

[@Forever-mz7tr]

What about people that don’t have a gun tho

[@troysgarage]

Hand tools work too. You’ll just build muscle faster than me. 😜

[@smeshcel3025]

Then they aint american😁

[@Jedi_Luke]

Good old Utah rust. Beautiful state, terrible on cars

[@troysgarage]

Ain’t that the truth! Can’t imagine living anywhere else though.

[@jamessoho9953]

Those China shocks? I only buy Monroe USA MADE

[@antoniomarino7414]

Videos mostly pointless because he doesn't show u how he took it off

[@troysgarage]

I could play the install in reverse if you'd like. (*shrug*)