The front right strut was bad on my Edge, I was quoted almost $1000 to fix it. After watching this I did it myself and saved over $700! Thank you!
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
How have your new struts held up over the past year ??
@calebduke8948Ай бұрын
Just got quoted $1100 to replace both sides on my wife’s car. Found the parts at autozone and got both parts for $330 total and had the whole job done in 2 hours thanks to this video!
@6thGearGarageАй бұрын
It makes me so glad to see this video helping people do the job at home and save a ton of $$$!
@eliorocha1010 күн бұрын
Did you notice any change in the alignment? Some people say any suspension job requires wheel alignment afterward.
@tstokembАй бұрын
3 years later and still being helpful. I’m replacing the cv axles so might as well do this too while I’m in there. Thank you.
@6thGearGarageАй бұрын
Glad it helped!!
@shannonmonk112 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on KZbin! thankful for this forum that allows me to research problems with my car ahead of a trip to the auto mechanic. (My son!)
@workinwithme Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, very helpful. I shoved a paper towel into the abyss behind the shock tower to catch the nut!!
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@leftbrain9654 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Have to do this job on my daughter's car as soon as parts arrive. So helpful to know the cheats BEFORE starting the job!
@6thGearGarage4 ай бұрын
Glad to see this video is still helping others!
@leguy93964 ай бұрын
Don't stop putting bloopers at the ends of your videos that's the best
@harrisonannalee8542 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, with great tips and explanation
@BlckBelt39 ай бұрын
Great video which helped me fix this on my mom's car. Thank you.
@6thGearGarage9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!!
@johnburkhead9536 Жыл бұрын
Very straightforward and informational. Thank you!
@criticalendАй бұрын
yooo thank you - just did the job :) no more clunking
@6thGearGarageАй бұрын
Great to hear this video is still helping others!
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
Got Front Right strut done this afternoon..... Got so frustrated trying to get the back upper two nuts back in place I ended up doing a 50% cowling opening and it took 30 seconds to do those back two upper nuts..... I left the cowling screws out for now so I'll be able to do the front left strut in about 1/4 of the time.....
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
Good idea!!
@Justinsdada032 ай бұрын
Try a ratcheting box wrench next time
@gregmothershed73883 жыл бұрын
Excellent video my dude, thank you
@TylerTheFieldServiceTech2 жыл бұрын
My strut blew through the entire mount and performed a windshield cowling delete. Made accessing those upper bolts easy to access 🤣🤣
@6thGearGarage2 жыл бұрын
WOW How did that happen, rust?
@TylerTheFieldServiceTech2 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage The bearing inside broke and nothing was left to hold the piston in when I hit a huge hole. Would be my guess.
@gilbertarsiaga51663 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, I even appreciated the technical part. Thank you so much for the video.
@jayedgar73943 жыл бұрын
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@rogershane86763 жыл бұрын
@Jay Edgar Instablaster ;)
@jayedgar73943 жыл бұрын
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@jayedgar73943 жыл бұрын
@Roger Shane It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass!
@rogershane86763 жыл бұрын
@Jay Edgar Glad I could help =)
@halzein4743 Жыл бұрын
good video and easy to follow the instruction. well done
@3rdScribe1552 жыл бұрын
yes, i think this is my problem. well at least i hope it is, rather a cheap fix, considering.... Thank you! your presentation is stellar. ..
@K4RRC3 жыл бұрын
Have the parts to do the wife’s car, great video to help along the way. I’ve seen some where the tech removed the axel nut and slides the hub forward some. I see that move isn’t needed, if you work the assembly around a bit. Thanks.
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! After seeing a couple videos of people making this repair much harder than it needed to be, I had to make one showing the easy way. Glad to see it is helping people!
@rockyrengo6 ай бұрын
GREAT VIDEO!!! Thanks!!!
@6thGearGarage6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@danielnelson13993 жыл бұрын
Great job! Excellent instruction.
@gregpearson70132 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you!
@joeldiodonet93996 ай бұрын
Gracias
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
Doing struts tomorrow pending weather..... Our 2013 SEL has that EXACT bearing thunk / twang sound as you show about 5:02 point in the video.....
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
I just talked to someone else earlier with the same issue. Must be common on these cars.
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
It is a 2013 with 97000 miles +/- Its the strut bearings with the issues, not so much the strut themselves...... Just seems logical to replace both assemblies rather than only the bearings only to have the struts fail in the near future
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
@@davidbloomberg9494 same here, the suspension was great... it’s just those bearings that were failing.
@GreenMachineXXII8 ай бұрын
Thats what that clunking sound is 💀💀 🤷👌
@biggiraffe2250Ай бұрын
Do you know what that part is to the left of the cv joint? The stud and nut sticking out? Any idea what they'd connect to?
@6thGearGarageАй бұрын
The one pointing down? I think that's for the subframe.
@eliorocha1010 күн бұрын
Do I need a wheel alignment job after doing this?
@6thGearGarage8 күн бұрын
Yes, the alignment should be checked after replacing the front suspension.
@bradhillard37443 жыл бұрын
Is that AWD or 2WD? Do you know if the installation is the same for both?
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
This one is 2wd. I’m guessing 4wd would be the same for the front struts.
@xxhell_houndxxgaming60733 ай бұрын
I have a question when removing the two bolts from the wheel hub (still learning part names) and the strut my strut forces down and I can't bring it back up would I need a specific tool or am I doing something wrong? When I watch your video it doesn't force down at all
@6thGearGarage3 ай бұрын
Did you remove the nut on the center at the top of the strut assembly top hat? If so that means the strut is no longer held together and compressing the spring, meaning the spring force is pushing the suspension down with a lot of force. This is a very dangerous situation because the spring could cause major damage to objects or people because of the extreme pressure it has on it. I'd have a professional mechanic bring spring compressors at this point instead of attempting to go further yourself.
@xxhell_houndxxgaming60733 ай бұрын
@@6thGearGarage I appreciate the response I got it back together with some help of a buddy of mine and no I've never touched the bolts on top at all it was on a 2008 linclon mkx and I was replacing my lower ball joint
@nateconnelly5676 Жыл бұрын
Hey hopefully you can answer this for me, but for the past 3 days, My 2008 Ford edge has been making a quick dudududu sound when I accelerate, especially on the highway. Do you think you know what it could be? I know that my drive shaft is gunna need some replacing soon and I think that's the main reason
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
Can you tell where it's coming from?
@nateconnelly5676 Жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage so when I got 0-25 mph my center console if you let your hand rest on it makes a dudududu sound so I think it's in the middle of my car.
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
@@nateconnelly5676 Is yours fwd or awd?
@nateconnelly5676 Жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage it's an all wheel drive
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
@@nateconnelly5676 then I think you’re right, probably something to do with the driveshaft joint
@vic823011 ай бұрын
Awesome video!! I love that yours is a 2011 just like mine and you didnt have to remove the axle nut (ive seen mixed where some say to remove it for the struts and others say you dont have to). Just had a quick question, im doing my struts in the next week or so and was told to not tighten/torque the strut nuts at the top by the cowl until the weight of the car is back on the wheels/on the ground. You didnt do that, so im assuming that doesnt really matter?
@6thGearGarage11 ай бұрын
If you tighten them off the ground, I would check them once more when the car is back on the ground, only because now the weight of the vehicle is pushing up on the struts.
@vic823011 ай бұрын
@@6thGearGarage Thank you!! Will definitely do that!
@gccougarsbasketball99943 жыл бұрын
Nice instructions! Thank you. Quick question: Did you get an alignment after changing or is one needed? I changed mine, clunking sound went away! It appears the alignment is still good just by driving it, but not sure if I should have it aligned or not.
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
An alignment should be done for good measure. That being said, it’s been a few months and I still haven’t had it Aligned yet. It drives fine and doesn’t pull. I’ll be getting new tires soon, so I’ll just have it aligned then.
@gccougarsbasketball99943 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage thank you for the response. I just put new tires on recently, so like you said, I should probably go ahead and align it
@rogerbritus93783 жыл бұрын
Two words for you, after watching you fight that back nut: basin wrench. After you release it using a regular open wrench, that's what you want to use to rotate it all the way up, when less torque is required but you want maximum rotation angle. It also replaces the angular wrench, by the way. About $15. If you aren't messing with plumber's tools and want to keep your dignified mechanic's status, then there is a Powerbuilt 2 Piece Spring-Loaded Auto Size Adjusting Crowfoot Wrench that could work as well. About $30 bucks the set with 2 sizes, but even the smaller may be too big for the space there. Otherwise, thank you for the instructive video!
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the wrench!
@murrayd7259 Жыл бұрын
You mean a plumbing basin wrench?
@dallenjolley77077 ай бұрын
No need for an alignment when done ????
@6thGearGarage7 ай бұрын
It should be aligned when replacing suspension parts. That's not something that I can do myself though. You'll need to take it to a shop.
@leeroyexcavator914911 ай бұрын
Great video!! our 2014 edge bearings are locking up now!! Do you have to get an alignment done after installing them?
@6thGearGarage11 ай бұрын
Yes, you should get an alignment just to be safe.
@leeroyexcavator914911 ай бұрын
@@6thGearGarage ok. I kinda thought it might need one after that. 👍
@dennismelville75323 жыл бұрын
Man... great video... but how much does a can of WD40 cost??? You are very stingy with the spray.. a lot of these domestic bolts are held in with nylon nuts.. using inadequate spray actually works against you.. but other than that.. I was able to change both struts in 20mins.. first time working on one of these cars.
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I should probable be hosing them down, might help prevent future rust on suspension parts!
@dennismelville75323 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage well I'm blessed to be down South.... but the major benefit of greasing/anti-seizing bolts is for future repairs and ease of disassembly... and you know who would be the thankful mechanic usually is??? You've guessed it... you!
@reylinusmancilla1781 Жыл бұрын
Need some help on fitment. Is 2011 front struts will fit on 2007-2010? Thanks!
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
I think they should be the exact same fitment.
@sulemanshafique51198 ай бұрын
That noise has been killing me it had me worried like it was a knuckle or something
@GottaJibbo02 жыл бұрын
Is a front end alignment required after replacing front struts?
@6thGearGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes the alignment should be done to ensure proper/even tire wear over time.
@grantfluent75112 жыл бұрын
Stuff part of a shop rag into the gap behind the nuts so there is no chance they will fall into the abyss...
@6thGearGarage2 жыл бұрын
Great idea, thanks!
@kevinzarth2856 Жыл бұрын
So it has been some time since you replaced the OEM with the loaded assemblies. Have you noticed a difference in the ride (e.g. stiffer than the original or same)?
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
We no longer have the Edge, as the water pump failed on the highway. It was a great vehicle up until that point.
@kevinzarth2856 Жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage While you had it, could you tell a difference between the OEM and aftermarket strut assemblies?
@Alexjussme11 ай бұрын
@@6thGearGaragecould you have not fixed the water pump... what happend when it went out
@6thGearGarage11 ай бұрын
@@Alexjussme When the water pump gasket fails on these engines, it will often mix coolant with oil, due to the water pump being inside of the engine, behind the timing cover. Once coolant mixes with oil, it starves the bearings of lubrication, which sends metal shavings through the entire engine. Once I saw metal shavings on the screens of the VVT sensors, I knew it wasn't worth replacing the water pump and flushing the engine, because the engine would not be reliable in the long run. It might have lasted 500 miles or 5000+ miles, but I wasn't going to go through all the labor of replacing the water pump (or pay $1200+ to have it done) to find out. Plus while the WP is replaced, you're also supposed to replace chain, tensioners & more. It was a time vs money decision to part it out.
@MyFighter20002 жыл бұрын
Aliment needed after replacement???
@6thGearGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes, alinement should be done
@gilbertollamas68296 ай бұрын
I was quoted almost 1700$ just for the front struts and 700$ for the shocks.
@6thGearGarage6 ай бұрын
Wow that's insane!
@miguelgil53993 жыл бұрын
hey what brand its good to buy or do you have a link???
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
Here are the links to the ones I bought shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-182888/11836652-P?ET&TRANS&TRNSCT&A_EC_TX_ORDCON%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&ITEM and shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-182889/11836365-P?ET&TRANS&TRNSCT&A_EC_TX_ORDCON%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&ITEM
@arnulfob34542 жыл бұрын
Hay sir do I need to get my front end aligned after this or an I good ?
@6thGearGarage2 жыл бұрын
It is recommended, yes
@arnulfob34542 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage will do sir , thank you!!!
@GunsGearNFreedom2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2014 Ford Edge. Same noise from the passenger side strut mount. When replacing the struts can anyone tell me if is it necessary to get a front end alignment afterwards???
@6thGearGarage2 жыл бұрын
Yes you should get the alignment checked afterwards.
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
You might get lucky and the "after" repair alignment is still in spec..... But at least get it checked even if it ends up being good....
@Trapshoot873 жыл бұрын
How did you get the torque on the four nuts on top?
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
I just did them by feel with the regular wrenches. Not a bad idea to re-check them after a while.
@Trapshoot873 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage yea it seemed after you let the car off the stands the struts get a little more situated and needed more tightening
@fdomh36443 жыл бұрын
Hi What brand did you use? The one on the description from Amazon Trible six brand or Monroe from auto parts? Do they are good? Thanks!!!
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
I used Monroe but didn’t find a link for those online. They have held up great so far with no issues 👍
@fdomh36443 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage thank you! For your quick response. Great video, I will do my soon. Thanks!
@CCALASKANMALAMUTES2 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage How the ride compared to factory? I have heard mixed reviews. I am currently sitting here about to tackle the job but with separate parts and a spring compressor lol. But yours looked so much easier. Maybe I'll wait and see if you respond.
@6thGearGarage2 жыл бұрын
@@CCALASKANMALAMUTES It rides the same as the original suspension did, not harsher or softer. if you're in Ohio and want to buy mine, lmk. They're like new and I've been parting out the Edge because of engine problems.
@ejcsds Жыл бұрын
So are the bolts/nuts on the top 1/2 inch or 17MM?
@6thGearGarage Жыл бұрын
Originally 17mm, then the replacements were 1/2”
@TermiCobraKid3 жыл бұрын
What brand were those?
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
Monroe
@eliasromo12463 жыл бұрын
A just replaced de struts on my 2007 edge like 3 months ago and these new struts started to sound bad any ideas?
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
Does it sound bad going over bumps or is it clunking when you turn the steering wheel? One or both sides?
@timburt51343 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage mine were replaced six months ago. Had almost a rattling clank as I go over bumps. I suspect the center nut has loosened.
@langdonkessans86894 ай бұрын
It takes 10 mins to remove cowl. As body shop tech it's worth the extra few mins you looking at 5 to 10 mins a nut in the back. Good video POOR ADVICE
@6thGearGarage3 ай бұрын
It's not just the cowl cover, but the piece below it as well. If you can remove the entire cowl assembly in 10 mins, then go for it.
@davidbloomberg9494 Жыл бұрын
Take that ring off before working on a car !!!
@JDL504boi2 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks!!
@omarEltrombonero3103 жыл бұрын
Hi there hopefully u can help me here please. I hear a lot clunking ever since i replaced the hub bearings so i replaced cv axles and still hearing it worse so i should do this or what do u suggest? I was thinking off replacing everything the swaybars and everything
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
It may be a loose bolt. I would check them all before replacing more parts.
@omarEltrombonero3103 жыл бұрын
@@6thGearGarage i did and no luck It is a little frustrating
@6thGearGarage3 жыл бұрын
@@omarEltrombonero310 I would check the sway bar endlinks next then. They can get noisy over bumps when they wear out.