2011-2014 Edge Front Strut Replacement

[@PorkChopJones]

Vehicle maintenance that I have ever done in the past was pretty basic, that anyone could do. The things you are doing today are on a much higher level. Plus you make this look so easy like a walk in the park. Running a place as big as yours knowing how to do your own repairs is a huge plus! You could be an instructor at a school for mechanics. I love the way your kids come out to support dad.

[@amidwestfamily112]

Thank you for the kind words! It does help to cut costs when we can do as much as we can by ourselves when time allows. The kids come and go on projects haha, but they do show some interest in them which is good! Thanks for watching!

[@brilheaint]

glad you had a fine helper! He will learn a lot

[@thewarpuggaming1137]

Think need to replace them in my 2011 Lincoln mkx makes noise at certain bumps and movement of suspension

[@lindayoung3783]

I don't know anything about car repair but this was interesting.

[@amidwestfamily112]

Well I am glad you found it interesting, and thank you for watching!

[@woodcraft70]

I have had great luck inserting one of the lower bolts, in the lower control arm first. I put a floor jack under the control arm and then jack it slowly, checking on the alignment of the top 4 bolts, until I get them started and then jack the control arm up until the strut is tight against the chassis. That way I don't have to hold the weight of the strut while I start 1 or 2 of the top nuts.

[@arnulfob3454]

Hay mid west , thanks for the video, do I need to get a front end alignment after all this ?

[@amidwestfamily112]

Yes, you will need to get an alignment done. Thanks for watching!

[@arnulfob3454]

@@amidwestfamily112 thanks for the info . Keep the Vids coming!!!

[@amidwestfamily112]

@@arnulfob3454 thank you for watching!

[@eliorocha10]

Question: If I do this job myself, do you think I will need a wheel alignment afterward? Someone mentioned that any job in suspension will require a wheel alignment right after.

[@amidwestfamily112]

@@eliorocha10 yes, you should get an alignment done as soon as possible if you do suspension or steering work.

[@outdoorstudios2022]

Thanks for sharing

[@amidwestfamily112]

Thank you for watching!

[@Tdub66]

Show the people how you got the two rear nuts off man! Most young novices will need to see that sir!

[@EliasTheHunter]

What on earth are those noises in the background?? Not the fan: I recognize that sound.

[@amidwestfamily112]

That was the kids bubble makers haha, they have some dinosaur looking bubble makers that makes sounds while it runs...

[@EliasTheHunter]

@@amidwestfamily112 oh okay! We had some concerns over here ha ha ha.

[@amidwestfamily112]

@@EliasTheHunter yeah I had to rewatch it and try to figure it out myself haha!

[@KennethZ17]

Hey Brotha , I have an Edge 2013 and when I drive the steering wheel from one side to the other while the vehicle is quiet, or while it is moving, it makes like knocking noises, do you know what it could be? could be the shock absorber towers?

[@amidwestfamily112]

Our edge made a popping sound weather it was moving or parked when we turned the wheel from side to side. If it only makes the noise when the vehicle is moving then I would think more then likely it might be something else.

[@KennethZ17]

@@amidwestfamily112 do this sound quiet and moving when i turn the steering wheel left to right and vice versa

[@amidwestfamily112]

@@KennethZ17 so it makes the noise when the vehicle is moving and when the vehicle is parked?

[@KennethZ17]

@@amidwestfamily112 Yeap. It's not suspension noises like knocking . Is only when i turn steering wheel left and right and vice versa. Do this noise quiet or moving. Moving i mean when i must to turn in a street left or right

[@amidwestfamily112]

@@KennethZ17 if you have someone who can help you have them turn the steering wheel back and forth and feel around to see if you can feel it popping. Grab the spring to see if it moves, or see if you can feel any movement in the outer tire rods. I would start there, hope this helps.

[@renelopez5330]

DR1V are monroe?

[@amidwestfamily112]

Sorry for the delayed response. The parts guy at napa where I bought them said they are Monroe parts.

[@gimachgory7904]

😊

[@anthonystosny4017]

I didn't know you could leave the front drive axle in place. Your son was a bit distracting.

[@chrisinmontreal]

Where do you live that your wife's engine bay is so damn dusty

[@amidwestfamily112]

We live out on a rock road, so it is impossible to keep the cars clean. One of the drawbacks to living in a rural area.

[@MirceaBoise]

I've never done something like this before, but have done many other things to my vehicles in the past? Is this something I could do on my own or should I have someone that's done it in the past do it for me?

[@amidwestfamily112]

If you are swapping out the strut assembly as a whole it is fairly easy. You will have to get a alignment done as soon as possible when your done. I would not recommend disassembling the strut without proper training and tools, because that can be extremely dangerous.

[@MirceaBoise]

@@amidwestfamily112 and by the way, thank you for the video. People like you make everyone else's life easier!