2008-2013 Toyota Highlander Rear Strut Replacement

[@greghudson1489]

Outstanding. Clear and concise, without a bunch of dithering and talking. Thank you.

[@DaemonPix]

This is the best how to vehicle video I have seen on KZbin. Short and concise with what tools you need to do the job along with the torque value. Thank you so much for creating this video. Well done.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@DaemonPix You're welcome, glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@DaemonPix You're welcome, glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@TheHaddowEffect]

I think you have literally the best repair videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin. You rock!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

Thanks! I'm glad these are helpful 🙂

[@_the_real_splash_]

Wow Just bought my son his 1st car a 2008 T Highlander and this is a job I need done. Your explanation was so on point. Thank you man I’m confident we can do this.

[@adamhine2247]

Great Video! All the essential information needed, especially the torque specs!

[@Joshuah95x]

Great video!

[@frankbiz]

The video could not be any clearer. Outstanding!!! Just subscribed.

[@JG-tt6jd]

Insane how good this is

[@ericfowlkes4895]

My 1st time doing anything like this. Thank you🎉

[@armghan2013]

@ericfowlkes4895 did you end up replacing your struts? How are the Gabriel ReadyUltras for the highlander?

[@Braderlinger]

Well done brother this is exactly what I needed. I just subscribed!!!

[@armghan2013]

@braderlinger did you end up replacing your struts? How are the Gabriel ReadyUltras for the highlander?

[@Braderlinger]

@ yes I replaced the rear struts. I don’t remember the brand. Everything went well, no more rattling or leaking.

[@jeffhang2841]

this one is good thanks man

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@jeffhang2841 Glad this was helpful 🙂

[@raymundolugo7826]

Gracias por enzeñarnos de una manera sencilla y con una excelente actitud, bendiciones

[@dilligafmofoker]

Thank you!

[@bovasjacob1133]

You are the best

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@bovasjacob1133 Glad this video was helpful 🙂

[@stevebelieve3386]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jeraldnickson3179]

Awesome! Thanks for the vid!!!

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@jeraldnickson3179 You're welcome! Glad this was helpful 🙂

[@AntonioHernandez-tx6uz]

Excellent video amigo

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@AntonioHernandez-tx6uz Gracias!

[@ciriloalbeniz8875]

Me gusto mucho su video y gracias, me inscribí en su canal

[@Liquidskys88]

What about taking the axle nut off.?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@Liquidskys88 I'm not sure why that would be needed. What are your thoughts?

[@ryanmordick9736]

When ordering parts for this job, is there a difference between having/not having the third row seat? My mechanic quoted me $2200 for front and rear struts and I'm thinking I'm going to DIY it instead but wanna make sure i order the right parts the first time.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@ryanmordick9736 That's a good question. All the parts I find say "except third row" so it must matter but I can't find any listings specifically for third row 🤔

[@ryanmordick9736]

@@ValleyMobileAutomotive After further research I've concluded that as long as you get AWD or FWD, whichever fits your application, there isn't much difference outside of that. I believe that the distinction concerns load rating. Your average bear isn't going to tell the difference. I will be ordering KYB assemblies from Rock Auto. The Rock Auto website makes certain distinctions for the KYB part numbers listed as in stock. However, the only distinction that the KYB online catalog makes is drive type and location.

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

@@ryanmordick9736 Sounds good. Let us know how it goes 👍

[@saltouni]

i thing u didnt mention if these are FWD or RWD

[@bigpappapotroast5323]

What do you mean compress our suspension? Aren't the springs already pre compressed?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

That's true the spring is compressed a little inside the strut but when the weight of the vehicle is on it it will compress everything even more. It's called "loading" the suspension. I like doing that before double checking the upper strut nut torque.

[@necromorphxbrute]

you dont have to worry about the knuckle falling to far down on the rear? is it because its a FWD and not a AWD?

[@pauliesev6]

This was an AWD model

[@moemanm1202]

You don't have to remove the axle nut?

[@marlonrod1974]

No you don't, just use something to rest the axle on so is not hanging and put pressure on it.

[@Karma-qp3lx]

Do you experience vibration after struts replacement at 70mph and over?

[@ValleyMobileAutomotive]

You shouldn't. I would start by getting the tires balanced and see if that makes a difference.

[@marlonrod1974]

​@@ValleyMobileAutomotiveand alignment too of course.

[@marlonrod1974]

Make sure you get an alignment too, that might help.

[@kpmcdonald1]

Do you have a link for the rear struts ? Thanks for the video very helpful

[@greghudson1489]

R---Auto has KYB (who makes Toyota struts) for about $350 the pair.

[@armghan2013]

@kpmcdonald1 did you end up replacing your struts? How are the Gabriel ReadyUltras for the highlander?

[@kpmcdonald1]

@@armghan2013 I haven’t gone through with it just yet finishing up a few other projects but I saved the video as it shows every step of the process