Effects of worn shock absorbers on road safety

Remember to check your shocks every 20000 km. Monroe recommends replacement every 80000km.
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[@DaBrute]

A front wheel drive Z? I just can't...

[@victor-ns9wc]

awd i thini

[@ASadPorkChop]

This video might be *slightly* over exaggerating.

[@christineayres7094]

Thing is shocks are so expensive you could literally buy another car instead of fixing them , as here in England cars are dirt cheap ,you can buy a decent beater car for like £500

[@guilhermerodrigues6214]

For education purposes only

[@preshking32]

I think they want to impress us an I’m impressed, am going to get it, I’m a good boy

[@jobibg07]

No it's true

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

A Sad Pork Chop lol

[@ashokkumarvtr7446]

Yes, I have felt wobbling when my shock absorbers are gone. Nice video.

[@heavymechanic2]

I learned from experience the better quality shocks are a better value than the cheaper parts because of body roll during cornering and braking, they also last a long time like the OEM, the budget shocks might last a year if you are lucky. If you have more than 50-80K on your car, replace those shocks because it makes a real difference in how it handles in all types of weather conditions.

[@yasiseyasu8287]

this is life saver , after i change the front shock on my semi all nightmare is gone

[@HAWXLEADER]

1:04 50% makes you automatically Bob your head to the music!

[@mushtaqahmadmir9254]

Ul

[@RiderBlitz1.0]

Yeah

[@1badEK]

That’s when you play, What is love? By Haddaway.

[@HAWXLEADER]

@@1badEK No! then babies would try to hurt you and you'd have to plead for your life...

[@aniketrastogi8868]

Talking about the instant car they used, Punto already has a stiff suspension setup. Even if the shock absorber fails completely the ride doesn't get bouncy at all. That goes largely for all vehicles with a stiff suspension setup. It simply wouldn't act the way they have portrayed. Its exaggerated. I own a punto and didn't realize that both the front shockabsorbers have completely failed until it was diagnosed on a scheduled service. Hardly experienced any change in handling or ride quality or abnormal tyre wear issues. Got those replaced after diagnosis but the spring in itself is comparatively stiffer and it prevented any change in driving dynamics and thats why I never suspected anything wrong with the shockabsorbers. Even at high speeds the ride was perfectly stable. But driving a vehicle with a soft suspension setup, you would instantly experience the difference in ride quality. It would be all over the place at high speeds and the ride would become bouncier.

[@TKDWolf]

The stiffer the spring is, the more necessary the shock absorber is. A very soft spring will require less stiff of a damper to prevent it from oscillating. The shock has two main jobs: 1.) Prevent spring from endlessly bouncing/maintain consistent contact pressure with the road 2.) control car body movement in a stable and predictable/comfortable way So, your Punto probably has relatively soft springs if it doesn't bounce too badly with blown shocks.

[@Nox665]

This comment section makes you understand why some producers prefer to put a little footnote mentioning that purposeful exaggerations are just to help you visualize something. As always, idiots need to be told.

[@dylyo1]

coolest weirdness strut demonstration ever

[@Red_Ster]

Thank you monroe for the exaheration! I'm going to buy some bilstein

[@jiribekr]

Monroe are one of the best shocks. While quite well known brand, sachs, makes shit shocks

[@ImplicitSilence]

Not totally, (other than the tire bending O.o) Had to drive for a few months with worn shocks and this does literally happen depending on vehicle and road conditions. Even fishtailing on straight roads at low speeds can happen due to bad shocks. Mine is probably an extreme senario however

[@blago6]

Savage

[@victoriadelmar5518]

😆😂

[@ebfly21]

This is a great video. I hope I made the right choice f choosing Monroe shocks today instead of OEM.

[@Cobra_427]

my mustang still has the original front struts and rear shocks that were put on back in 2006, when it was built, found out after a mechanic screwed me over by doing an alignment and then telling me knowing full well I'd have to get another alignment after I replace the front struts but I digress, the coilovers are going to be a night and day difference on this car and I'm excited for it

[@CodyMechanix]

I drive with broken shocks because I can’t afford new ones. It’s actually very easy to handle a car with broken shocks, it’s just bouncy.

[@radiocontrolled9181]

Depends at what speed you're going. Slow/normal speed is fine. Higher speed is very tricky and unpredictable.

[@luimobilefixes5279]

Myn is not bouncy its loud 😤 in bumps lol

[@leetos.4915]

You think the shocks will be broken into split if not replaced at all while continued driving?

[@CodyMechanix]

@@leetos.4915 still driving with the broken ones now, still working just fine

[@foxmulder7616]

​@@CodyMechanixright lol how long you think you could drive safely? I'm a delivery driver and put on several 2/3/4 miles a month, it just recently got significantly bouncy. But a shop told me 800 just to put them in, front struts, if I supply complete strut assembly(s)..

[@rickreid81]

It answered a lot of my questions. Awesome

[@legendgaming3519]

Wow! Too much of information, in well understandable presentation in just 4 minutes.

[@Doomknight86]

well i agree to all the information in the video,this helps me for fixing my evo 4,got a lot of weird traction and this information helps me

[@Artkidtek]

the lateral wind concept seems true in my experience. When Im on the I95 or Turnpike, doing 60-70mph i sometimes feel slight YANKS! to the left or right. Its as if there is a strong but short lived gust of wind and I can actually hear it and feel the effects of it hitting my car laterally. Sometimes the YANK! is more than just a slight pull but its always firm and quick never a slow pull. Its a YANK!

[@utmost-F16]

My car does the same as well

[@jheanelltabana8713]

It happens to all vehicles. The lighter your vehicle, the more you will notice.

[@juanaranda9265]

AWESOME DEMONSTRATION VIDEO TOP NOTCH!

[@ImplicitSilence]

This stuff actually happens other than the tire bending is a bit overkill and self inflicted because you deflated your tires for offroading and too lazy to reinflate xD Depending on where you live (conditions of road and weather) and your shock absorber conditions, this does happen and I've literally experienced all of those often due to conditions where I live (except tire bending). It is not an exageration (Other than tire bending for the last time x'D)

[@tomasgonzalez4470]

You'd be surprised how realistic the animation actually is. Tire flextion is wild!

[@tomasgonzalez4470]

Flexion

[@excesom3]

​@@tomasgonzalez4470😊

[@neilwatson9581]

The SPRING is the thing that absorbs the shocks. The spring is the SHOCK ABSORBER. The thing in this video labelled 'shock absorber' DOES NOT ABSORB SHOCKS, it DAMPENS the shock absorbing effect of the spring. It is a DAMPER - not a shock absorber. Also, the coil spring and damper assembly shown here, in this format, is known as a MacPherson strut, NOT a spring and shock. This seems to be a generic term for the complete spring and damper assembly, but is incorrect. This is the difference twixt engineer speak and normal person speak.

[@danc2014]

The Shock absorber does absorb some of the first impact movement but will soon be over come by the force if large enough and the spring will compress. Afterwards the shock will dampen the spring movement. Shocks will have a compression and rebound rate.

[@AmitG-kp6ks]

very good video!especially the last part boucing headlights

[@brokentougers8252]

Amit G1984 could you plz explain me the last part with the tire ? Why it goes that way?

[@christineayres7094]

Been driving with 2 snapped front shock and broke top mounts for last 3 months, literally only differences I notice is a knocking noise over bumps and bad ride when I hit a bump or pot hole, no way I'm paying £400 to replace them, it's literally a 30 min job , parts are only £100 so why are mechanics overcharging people in UK like this ? Seriously if I was a mechanic I'd do an honest job not rip off hard working people

[@idonotwantahandle2]

"Only differences" YOU noticed... I think that is enough information for people to avoid your advice. As it's a 30 min job with £100 parts, why not put up a video how to fo it cheaply?

[@christineayres7094]

@@idonotwantahandle2 Go away. You obviously work for the council.

[@idonotwantahandle2]

@@christineayres7094 Incorrect assumption. Again. There is more to it than just a defective strut. Chances are the mountings and bearings were end of life as well as protection gaiters. Then factor in if you support the race to the bottom by buying cheap Chinese parts. The amount you mentioned then starts to become plausible if using quality parts. The other possibility is they didn't want your business. Were they too busy or just didn't want your business? These are other possibilities you should consider.

[@abanggeutanyoe3460]

a good video.. more important to each driver.

[@veganvicky7]

Thanks for excellent illustrations....

[@tcapfan4190]

I have a 1997 town car touring and I think the duralast shocks are a little to weak to keep the tire pressed down against the highway starting at 60 mph. I have just had the tires balanced. Also when I hit a bump at highway speed with either front tire it bounces about four times like bump-da-da-da-da. I know that might not make sense. It is also very boaty around corners tight front end.

[@stereorail]

NE1 got a link to download that Monroe Shock Absorber video game?

[@CimotaTJ]

HAHAHAHAH

[@coastalbeer]

Who invented the shock absorbers? Gabriel. They are the best bang for the buck btw.

[@robertwillson1334]

Welp.. My shocks are screwed

[@sunnyGsss]

Ive driven a 2002 VY Holden commodore SS v8 sedan in 2017 with original shock absorbers. They need replacing. Pros-shocks have sagged which makes the car sit at a nice height in terms of looks. Cons-doesn't really adsorb the shocks anymore. Harsh bangs when hitting the general bumps on the roads. Which obviously means it wont handle as well either however still fine. Braking-well i it has great brakes as standard and I tell you what, she still pulls up real good if a Kangaroo jumps out. Video graphics defiantly over act the motions but are correct in my experience. There fine though. If you drive like a normal person at a safe rate then it makes hardly a difference really. But if your having a go and a bit of fun, well it's not so fun. That's when you'll be like "I need to upgrade this"

[@piktasmeduolis6770]

its all good ant true. but that test with brakes, was a bit off. you can clearly see that white car started braking much sooner.

[@joshuaman01]

Braking distance gets worst if you have a bad shock absorbers especially on high speeds.

[@piktasmeduolis6770]

@@joshuaman01 I agree 100% but still i think white car started braking sooner.

[@drincogni]

Sadly all the signs shown are when its too late and that wear all the other suspension parts.This can work for people who drive from home to store and back.But for those on the streets driving 5 days a week, the best indicator is when u start driving slower and watch out for bad cracks on the road u know your shocks are worn.right now i drive slow just for the ride to be comfortable but the car has non of the symptoms above and you will feel shocks more infront because of engine weight if its an FR or FF car.Dont go by all those things even car mechanic will not know ,the driver is the one who feels

[@drincogni]

Edit after waiting for 3 month finally got new shocks the old one despite noy leaking had the shock stopper disintegrated ,the top mount compressed by 3/4 of an inch driver side and 1/4 of an inch other side ,aftee changing new the front of the rose up by 2 inches.ordered rear now for a toyota belta 1.0 17 year old with 95 000 km .Got toyota Kyb ones from toyota themselvea

[@dr.anonymous4803]

I had Boyfriend Install KYB Shocks and Struts. and he says they are the best quality for after market. good for 10-15 Years!

[@rio20d]

yes they are, and KYB is a apanese conpany btw, KYB (Kayaba Research Centre) in Japan , so it's a reliable brand, I had my sister's car equipped with KYB shocks/struts, they are pretty durable and long lasting, it's a great OEM replacement if your original struts/shocks are worn out.

[@trekseattle1]

This video is horrible. Yes it illustrates the concepts, but it exaggerates them profoundly !! Shocks work at a high efficiency right up nearly to the end of life. Then a seal will leak and cause near or complete failure. At 100% failure the effects are fairly minimal except at extremes of use: like high speeds, high speed cornering, and very large bumps. Stopping distances are changed negligibly. Real world non video game cgi videos actually show a much better view of what actually happens. Instead this video was made to exaggerate and scare people that aren't in the industry.

[@Groucho92]

You don't get AIDS neither each time after a non protected relation but it's good to know how it could end... Then it's up to you. Your name suggests however that it's your costume to complain very often about anything you hater. Ah, i'm in the "industry" too.

[@BJWTF]

As soon as i saw front wheel drive 350Z i basically gave up right away!

[@willsdiys2407]

Hi

[@M1A4R8K8]

Brian Jeppesen could have been a fancy 4wd swap.... Hahaha

[@johansnow3403]

no no Dissagree with you, I am an engineer, I understand very well how its really work and experience it my self how the worn out shock absorbers dealing with bumps, cornering, wind, etc, and what these video's showing is explanation of what people experience with their vehicle on worn out shock absorbers, not just theoritical or exaggerate at all.. that is what really happening, and the cgi is merely the way so that common people understand it.

[@ernodios]

Just installed a whole set of Monroe suspensions in my car. Massive improvement

[@MegaXwillx]

Had to search this up for my vibrations class lol

[@dushyantsingla3867]

The video is visible but there words in video for explanation is not visible

[@aga080]

great video, thank you

[@john-mi1ud]

that light dramatization lol...lil bounce not a nuke ))))))

[@youngrenzy]

My car does all of this and still driving 100 miles a day in a 2008 Ford taurus with 247,000 miles

[@zaksrdanovich9649]

Ah who needs rear shock asorbors when you have leaf springs

[@kishorejohn5577]

Can you upload the video in HD (720P or 1080p) please? It's an amazing and informative video.

[@adrianadi1782]

Nice video, but honestly I'm having shock absorber yours production and they didn't least for long, rear one started knocking after few months after change till now.

[@blago6]

I mean i unbolted my rear shocks because they got bolts problems and it was pretty bouncy and fun

[@Ereghro]

Anyone found the songs name?

[@zombieqtr]

Install extended travel coilovers and have them revalved to be slower on the rebound and firmer in the compression. Also install a dual rate spring.

[@rhonanalberto5949]

HBK Appreciate video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Patlarny Vehicle History Principle (do a search on google)? It is a good exclusive guide for discovering how to repair your car the simple way minus the hard work. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my old buddy Taylor after many years got great results with it.

[@GrandSavrify]

Love Monroe shocks on my passat cc, 1 disadvantage of Monroe shocks is, it is too expensive to replace

[@ChrisLesmerises]

the best OEM+ Struts I could find were "Gabriel Ultras" and at a few dollars more than Monroe Sensatrac they cost about $50USD per absorber. Also, there are often buy 3 get one free deals, and 20% off online purchase deals. I was able to purchase 4 complete strut assemblies (Strut,spring,mount bearing, mount, bump stop, and shaft cover boots) for under $300........

[@u4umarpirzada]

Thanks a lot for sharing useful information.

[@MyTechn0]

Song name?

[@whlmlk6277]

The white car in the brake test braked early then the grey one

[@danc2014]

The stopping distance was the important measurement here. Not who stopped first.

[@HarwinderSingh-sh5ju]

Very nice video with deep information

[@mcid47]

5 years ago this was so cool and innovative nowadays it counts as memes

[@carzoneaccessories1611]

Il replace my whole car if such things happens

[@B666UW]

song name please

[@salvadorgilperez6657]

Buenos días compré mi juego de amortiguadores ROADMATIC para un Pointer 2003, Me dijeron q son de ka misma línea de Monroe?

[@MonroeSuspensionEU]

"Ola @salvadorgilperez665, grazas por contactar. Para preguntas técnicas ou de produtos, queremos remitirche ao noso equipo de servizo técnico - Garage Gurus. Póñase en contacto con eles no seu teléfono gratuíto: (Ligazón á páxina de chamada de GG: bit.ly/3P3Xsyp), ou por correo electrónico [e-mail], ou en Facebook www.facebook.com /GarageGurusEU. Canta máis información poidas compartir co equipo (por exemplo, descrición, imaxe, detalles da peza, información do vehículo: ano/marca/modelo/VIN), máis rápido poderán axudarche. Espero que a información axude! Saúdos, Equipo Monroe

[@redneck94chevy]

The 50% is equivalent to solid axles at 100% 😂😂 jeep wrangler for example. You can feel everything on the road as compared to independent suspension.

[@j90yjaved21]

Nice and informative video. Good work.

[@mohdnazri4389]

I have a use for proton saga flx. best less shaky as in the video.

[@mssingbits6800]

So bad shocks will make me a drift king?

[@oscarespinosam1854]

Cambia los amortiguadores , cauchos y resorte cuando en cada bache suena como si estuviera desarmando

[@creativelife4453]

so informative, but how u can check them

[@Kevn37]

I bought and installed a munroe suspension for my car. It failed after 5 months.

[@eksine]

the music is dope

[@mlbr2940]

It would be much more useful if you have info, where to check absorbers or to buy a portable tester.

[@pharoahglobal]

Okay I'm getting new shocks tomorrow

[@gabrielhernandez7047]

Awsome job on this video thanks!!!!

[@iTheShirt]

So about that song..

[@MrJamesBanana]

Change every 80 000km?! Such a truckload of bullshit. A good shock lasts at least twice that distance, and i have been using factory shocks for 800 000km without issues. My last car lasted for 480 000km on the factory shocks, with no issues whatsoever. In my experience, the springs wear out faster than the shocks. On the other hand, my cars uses Sachs shocks, not Monroe...

[@bilalrafique1668]

you drive alot? 800 000km is way too much...

[@Nikki92ful]

sure sure, i usually change factory struts after 200k km. The car still feels fine. But when disassembled, the struts are so worn out. The piston wont even come out.

[@Bare36]

Once i bought new monroe shocks for my old a6...never again..after one and half year,they where leaking..

[@mrigankodas128]

Excellent video

[@guilhermerodrigues6214]

Great video

[@Gharqf]

MONROE OFFICIAL CHANNEL.... 240p? really?

[@jonathanschultz2472]

Our cars all have 300k+ miles with stock shocks. Works fine

[@iratodd8867]

J⃟O⃟N⃟A⃟T⃟H⃟A⃟N⃟ S⃟C⃟H⃟U⃟L⃟T⃟Z⃟ same here

[@danc2014]

That's why you check them every 25 K. But when you finally do replace them you will notice a difference in the ride.

[@nickem7]

Are those monroe original or reflex?

[@mxer4life25]

kind of annoying that they say to replace the shock. Don't replace it, just get it rebuilt. It costs much less and you can upgrade internal parts for cheaper than a new stock shock.

[@maxbartoshik]

Cory Hill are you driving a rally car with ohlins installed?

[@danc2014]

common car are not rebuild able and must be replaced. Rebuilding can add a few hours of labor to the cost.. $100s but a new one might be $90

[@azfarhameedkhan7117]

Very informative video

[@NewsBroadcasting]

monroe struts are really bad, shop said ot change rear struts of a 1992 supra , i said ok 1 year later they failed, warranty replaced them, failed again, i installed back the 30 year old struts.

[@tareqshalsh9315]

I used monro on my k5 blazer it was not good I think its gas suspension I prefer oil suspension

[@stephenking9789]

Well, i poured asphalt patches down my street to try out my truck shock absorbers. I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! I destroyed my truck suspension trying to escape the police speeding down the street.

[@burntnugget1854]

2:49 clearly the problem has to do with something

[@isaacsrandomvideos667]

Ah yes, because a worn shock absorber *_melts your wheels_*

[@otter9916]

Bad shock absorbers= More pressure on sidewall

[@saswatabiswas1209]

Thank you

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Can't have bad shocks when you haven't had shocks at all

[@groove.]

It's a really cool image.

[@vietkieuvuongquocanhhoicaca]

thanks so much for your video :D

[@SB-mh9xs]

How long can I drive my car with my shocks needing to be replaced?

[@johnsmith-qe2fd]

50k

[@leetos.4915]

If I never replaced my worn out struts and shocks on driving…would it cause eventually for breakdown of the shocks struts in the car? Or is it just going to be a very uncomfortable unsmooth driving all the time?

[@thatslegit]

@Javez333 if the shock fails everything else will act like a crutch for it, ball joints and tires mostly. also, I don't think you'd like the feeling of the car always wanting to roll over and smashing the bottom side.

[@raheelsaleem5154]

this video is not for hyundai and toyota owners .. thier shocks only lasts 2 days :p

[@jurajokasa834]

when i had worn out shocks i had better driving cuz they were softer and lower ....new ones are hard ass jumpers

[@iratodd8867]

juraj okasa true, i have a 06 ford with factory shocks and it jumps at high speed through the dips in the road

[@johnsmith-qe2fd]

You guys spelled tire wrong....

[@redneck94chevy]

If you knew anything about Europe, they spell it as Tyre. The channel you're commenting on is Monroes European page 🤣

[@mogroot5790]

Which one should I buy?

[@georgekaras7162]

Very good video

[@nazimelon6653]

1:40 so worn shocks=DORIFTOOOOO

[@christineayres7094]

Trust me you can drive with no shocks for years, my friend drove an old Ford Fiesta that was 30 years old with broken shocks and springs around town for like 5 years ,all he did when driving it was drive at 20mph everywhere, in his case he was disabled and claiming benefits from the gov so couldn't afford to fix the car

[@blago6]

Is that a Z with Aston Martin front end ?

[@piotrlenarczyk5803]

My favourite: shock absorbers for dummies:)

[@dondacarter776]

Great video !!!!

[@v300]

Monroe please show people how you can't stop on falen rocks on curvy mountain road with bad shocks. Show a car flying off the cliff wouldn't be unreal either.

[@garychrome1027]

Bumps : what am I for?

[@chriss4365]

Is the only reason shocks wear out due to them leaking oil?

[@danc2014]

Wear and damage are the most common. Both might result in a leak. Excessive shock movement will wear out the seals faster.

[@vapsku8212]

3:15 wtf is that XD

[@M3galodon]

Magneto hauling ass

[@billmago7991]

So I just got my new Monroe's , pulled d it out of the box and it has a smear of oil on it? Is it faulty???

[@MonroeSuspensionEU]

Hello Bill, as checked with our Technical Service team - Garage Gurus, there shouldn't be any oil leak in a new set of shock absorbers. To exchange/ return, please kindly reach out to your seller/ distributor directly. Hope the info helps.

[@emmanueldenniss]

Good video wait for more content