2008-2013 Toyota Highlander Front Strut Replacement

[@g_dawwg]

213 ft-lbs ...that's the highest torque spec I've ever heard of. Thnx for your vid!!!

[@satoriryuka2418]

Damn, that was fast and simple explanation, thanks for the video

[@jeremystone5788]

Thanks! You saved me a lot of time. Great, efficient video.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Glad this was helpful 👍

[@barrymorse8810]

Thanks. Good overview. 3.5 hours to extract the lower sway bar link from the sway bar. Toyota original links had nothing from behind to use as a counterhold - only a rotted out (unusable) hex recess in the threaded shaft. I needed to grind off the lower nut, but I definitely need a better grinder. KYB gave me different torque specs: top nuts: 52 lb ft, bottom nuts: 63 lb ft. Moog specified 55 lb ft for the sway bar links. Another tip: remove the wipers and plenum before jacking up the SUV. Makes things easier to reach.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@barrymorse8810 Thanks for your comment! I think the sway bar links are the hardest part of the job. Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@FB-mi8uw]

Excellent video and so helpful. Thanks for putting it together. I found that cleaning the tie rod bolt and nut before trying to move it helped a ton and when it wouldn't budge I used an allen wrench in the front to hold it while I took the nut off.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@FB-mi8uw Nice! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@Playtrack22]

Salamat its means thank you very much for the tutorial. My step dad and I work on it. Its wasn't bad at all. Now my ride is smooth and no more knocking sound.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@Playtrack22 pwede ka naman! I hope that is how you say you're welcome. I'm glad you got it fixed 👍

[@lesjohns4359]

Great video. Those sway bar links are a major pain. I could not get mine loose. Off to a shop it goes!

[@DailyCultureWar]

Just cut them. Easier and cheaper than a shop for a $10 part

[@tcontradiction]

@@DailyCultureWar also can put a hex ratchet in front.

[@TheHaddowEffect]

Great video, thank you!

[@willc5974]

Why I love a Toyota. Simple affffff

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@willc5974 Yeah these are pretty nice! 👍

[@marlonrod1974]

Excellent video, to the point instructions with no bs in between.

[@BrianMitchell321]

I'm busted out laughing when you said we're just going to buzz that right off there I thought yeah right bulshit I usually take a grinder and cut them off LOL

[@thenes006]

How do you squish the suspension? Does it do it by itself?

[@JamesHacman]

Forgot to mention when do such...support the bottom of the control arm so it doesn't pop of the tri-pod out of the CV axle...I will be a major pain...hours to put back in. Other then that your good.

[@researchgeneral7977]

Great video.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@researchgeneral7977 Thanks! Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@greenjondear]

Well done video. Glad you were able to demo sway bar link "option." Those types of issues almost always happens to us DIYers. I assume the right side R/R is similar? thank you for sharing.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@greenjondear Yes, the right side is the same 👍. Believe it or not the sway bar link came off that side without an issue.

[@AntonioHernandez-tx6uz]

Nice Video amigo

[@dezirtboyz3575]

Great video brotha🤙🏽🖤

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@dezirtboyz3575 Thanks! Glad this was helpful 🙂

[@airasaludsevidal7002]

Is it recommended to change the sway bar link?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@airasaludsevidal7002 typically you only need to change the links if they are bad or if you can't remove the nut. But if you want to go ahead and replace them anyway that could save you a headache 👍

[@andrescarrillo379]

Thank You For You video It Really Help lot 👍

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Glad it helped

[@stevebelieve3386]

When you say both sides jacked up at the same time what do you mean ? You mean jacked from center ?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Using jack stands, lift one side and place the jack stand under it. Then Jack the other side up and put another stand under it so both sides are off the ground. I'm not sure you can lift both sides from the center.

[@ouks5]

Well done. Thanks for sharing. Do you recommend replacing all sway bar with the job. Also, can you believe that Goodyear quoted me $3,800 to replace all four struts. I just bought Monroe struts from RockAuto for $500.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@ouks5 It wouldn't hurt replacing the sway bar links as well if you'd like. It would be a repair of opportunity 👍

[@frankzermeno792]

Would you recommend getting an alignment after changing out the struts? Thanks

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

An alignment never hurts. If you plan on keeping the car for a long time I recommend asking if they offer a lifetime alignment. It will cost a little more upfront but it's worth it 👍

[@puppydog6698]

Exelent

[@jamesdeguzman9335]

Is it necessary to replace the springs?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@jamesdeguzman9335 You can reuse your original springs. You'll need to disassemble the strut with a special tool. You might be able to rent it from the auto parts store.

[@allstarsalmeida]

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[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Glad this was helpful 👍

[@jacobdunnohew23]

Where did you get your struts from?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@jacobdunnohew23 I have links in the description 👍

[@thomasfitzhugh4354]

Are these quick struts that come preloaded?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Yes. I've found cheap quick struts are not good but Monroe or KYB are good brands.

[@_the_real_splash_]

Why don’t you grease the bolts as you put them back on ?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Good question. You should never grease bolts unless the manual specifically instructs you to. A lubricated bolt will have a higher clamping force than a non lubricated bolt. If it's not designed to be lubricated you can add stress to the bolt and other components.

[@maddrass8142]

Where did you get the struts from

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

The local parts store 👍