Fastest/Easiest way to replace Front Struts on 2008 Nissan Armada Infiniti QX QX56

[@vicana13]

I really appreciate you doing this video! I changed the two front struts using your instructions in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes! God bless you man!

[@JustAGuy85]

I'm about to do this job for a friend tomorrow. Thanks for the great details and camera work. Looks super simple. Hope I don't run into some bad issue. His is the body before this. It's an 05 or 06 or 08 or something... but, yeah, that original model.

[@cdelvonp]

Awesomesauce on the how to vid! Your method is simple and very easy to follow, your camera person was spot on with position. Thank you both, preciate the tutorial

[@odevious8081]

This is the fastest I’ve seen nice! I have an 04

[@vicenterivera1185]

Thanks for the help this video saved me from doing other stuff that I didn’t need to do

[@chrisd5758]

Hey man I work at oreillys and working on my armada thanks for the vid bro

[@itsmealex76]

Thanks for the vid. I followed your instructions on this and it worked out great. Thanks again

[@juanrrobledo89]

Good step by step video, I got to do my '13 Armada real soon, thanks

[@escapedtheratrace3408]

Very good video, I love how simple some of the jobs are on these SUVs.

[@aaronsilvers300]

Exactly what I needed! excellent video, short sweet and right on point ( :

[@cancer2900]

I'm in no way sayin this is on you; It's not. This IS a great video. I was inspired. I bought jack stands, breaker bar, pry bar, extra 19mm socket and the struts of course. I got up early today to beat the sun, Lifted my Armada, place the jack stands, removed on tire. loosend (1/4 turn) the 14mm on top the strut. Then hit a wall with the bottom strut nut, I couldn't break it ti save my life. I thought I'd get a hernia. I was so pissed. Then I put everything back and went to my mechanic. And thats where it is now. I soaked all the bolts two days earlier but, I couldn't break the nut free.

[@ceewood1354]

For me, heat was the key when penetrating fluid soaking didn't provide the fix.

[@tonyperezchica7407]

Thanks Danny great tutorial really helped!

[@guybowens8743]

Very helpful/ Good step by step utilizing detail precautions during applied illustrations. Very excellent instructions thankyou also for MasterPro on where to purchase assembled struts... also do you have a video for Installing Leaf NOISEY Springs OR for reduction of noise on a 2016 Nissan Frontier SL 4.0L? Thanks

[@Drewfvalencia]

Great video, Merry Christmas

[@mrmartin7131]

O hell yeah!!!!😁😁😁I’m doing mine soon front and the back air shocks,there is videos of the rear on here as well and yes it’s pretty easy👍👍

[@doncook3584]

Hot damn you just saved me $700 that Mr Goodshaft Nissan was fixing to charge me

[@huanluong7938]

Do I have to get an alignment after the front struts and shocks replacement? Thank you. Great diy video.

[@SchofieldRacing]

No alignment needed unless you already had an alignment issue. You are not touching any of the steering components by doing this.

[@huanluong7938]

@@SchofieldRacing thank you 😊

[@HAPPYPAWSEGYPT]

thanks, man, a great demonstration.

[@811brian]

This is great and all, but what am i supposed to do if the top nuts are so badly rusted that they won’t accept any sockets I put on them?

[@agetorrez]

Great video.. I am replacing my strut assembly and decided to put a leveling kit. Will this method allow me the slack I need to add my spacer on top of strut?

[@awesomexistence]

Pathfinder shock/spring assembly replacement is near identical. Exception is the stabilizer bar interferes with removing the lower shock bolt. Some choose to unbolt the stabilizer bar. I chose a different remedy. This is remedied by lifting/compressing the suspension until the bolt will clear. The bolt is under tension however a pneumatic impact wrench will run it out. Also the shock would not drop free and clear without disconnecting the stabilizer bar end knuckle bolt and rotating it out of the way allowing the shock to drop enough to clear the top. Again by lifting the suspension until the knuckle bolt is free to rotate out of the stabilizer bar. Then drop the suspension and remove the shock. Install the new assembly. Upon assembly of the lower shock bolt, I chose to reverse the bolt direction so as to easily insert or remove it and have had no clearance issues or adverse issues with the bolt in this direction. Up with the suspension again to realign the knuckle bolt and fasten it. In hindsight, I should have ordered new stabilizer end links since I ended up unbolting the ends anyway and would have been an ideal time to replace them. Drive quality feels back to new. I definitely think replacing as an assembly (shock and spring) is the way to go as any spring fatigue /sag will affect the new shock performance.

[@stevenjenkins3882]

Awesome Danny.

[@DwayneDelacruz202]

Awesome demonstration brother

[@wkwmobile]

Brand new KYB has Faulty Mounts so I'll need to go with alternate. O'Reilly's Master Pro seems to be the best value. Please advised how they are holding up.

[@thomaswall9198]

Would this be the same for a 4 wheel drive 08 Titan?

[@aiaautorepairllc4529]

I have mi armada se 2007 the regular no 4×4 end i replace new , but the one i put is for 4×4 end is now litle hide un poco alta , cree que tenga problemas me quedo un poco alta con esos de 4×4 se lo agradecería

[@Tumusica311]

How to know the length thats right for it,they have a 14 11/16 in or a 18 9/16 in?

[@Pccpy]

Thank you.

[@Only.Daughter]

Thanks...

[@pauljoey7977]

Great job

[@gregscott1231]

What was the symptoms of your old struts? I have a 12 titan (same thing) and I have chatter/banging over bumps. Replaced both wheel bearings all ball joints and outer tierods. Only things really left are struts and sway bar end links. I do have a 1 inch leveling kit and 85k on the odometer

[@SchofieldRacing]

Popping noises going over speed bumps... sounds like your struts

[@SchofieldRacing]

Mine was popping noises on speed bumps

[@WooghaWhoogashwoogha]

Might be upper control arm hitting the coil bucket. Some guys complain about it after doing the leveling kit.

[@KeystoneTexan]

Probably upper and lower control arm bushings that are weathered and deteriorated.

[@Truthfulfisherman]

My car makes noise when I hit bumps. It keeps shaking for a little bit and makes my wheel move. I will do this and hope it fixes it.

[@taqirazaa]

Awesome instruction, got a quick question were you have any symptoms like bumpy ride or bump steer? I am having bump steer issue, just wondering if the new struts are solid on the road? Please advise Thanks

[@SchofieldRacing]

The only issue I had was it had a slight squeak going over a speed bump. I was going to take them off and take back and got busy... anyhow, the squeak stopped after about a week so I kept them. Been fine since.

[@taqirazaa]

Danny Schofield thank you for a quick response

[@akuracy99]

T Nasir my 2008 Pathfinder had a very bad case of bump steer. Replaced the factory shocks a few years ago when I first felt the bump steer with Bilstein shocks and it didn't help. A few months later I replaced the shocks again with oem shocks and the problem continued getting worse. A month ago I started looking into replacing the whole front end and rear end but decided to replace the springs first and re-use the oem shocks I had already installed. Literally just did this yesterday and no more bump steer.

[@fc2p]

The bottom bot on mine is so rusted.. I’m gonna have to put some serious elbow grease on it tomorrow. I’m trying to get a new CV axle in there, and the strut is making my life terrible.

[@elitetacticalinnovations7078]

Hey do you have a part number? I found the exact same struts but it says only for Titan not Armada. Thanks

[@georgedunning5998]

How did those Struts work as far as stabilizing the ride? I’ve done this 3 times with 3 different brands and it is still super bouncy...

[@SchofieldRacing]

I guess I got lucky. These feel pretty solid so far. I got them from our local parts store called Oriellys.

[@georgedunning5998]

Thanks

[@gregerler9439]

George, What brands have you tried? So far, I find the Monroe to be very bouncy. Appreciate any guidance.

[@wrobrecht1]

The top 3 bolts will only go in place one way. This keeps from putting the strut on incorrectly. The bottom bolt was not as easy for mine.

[@clydeharris775]

Nice video sir. I installed some Bilsteins and honestly I didn’t like how it rode. Still felt pretty rough and no cushioning on bumps. Think I’m going to try this setup. How are they holding up for you so far?

[@SchofieldRacing]

So far so good. Pretty good ride for as cheap as they are. I believe they are just re-branded Monroe struts if I remember correct.

[@clydeharris775]

Danny Schofield thanks for replying. I love Oreillys also! I will inquire this weekend about them. Doing a big project, changing the wheel hub, cv axle, entire spindle and knuckle. Since I will have everything off I’m going to do the struts. Thanks again.

[@zachf355]

I used bilsteins too everybody says theyre good but they are so stiff for me

[@4door_vette04]

So did you hafta un bolt the 14mm bj nut? I never realized how damn easy this was til now.

[@SchofieldRacing]

@BigBassMafia There are 4 bolts on the top of the strut assembly that are 14mm, you will only take off the outer 3. The one in the middle (on top) is not removed if replacing the entire assembly, which I highly recommend. Hopefully that answered your question.

[@Truthfulfisherman]

Same if you have 4x4?

[@amranabduallah239]

Where do I get spare parts from?

[@SchofieldRacing]

There is a guy in Oklahoma City that has tons of Titan/Armada parts. His number is 405-549-4036. His name is Larry but he goes by Mr. Titan. Tell him the F-Body guy Danny sent you. 😎

[@Shane23Armada]

Hi what shocks you used? I am planning to use monroe on my 2013 armada.

[@SchofieldRacing]

I bought the house brand from Oriellys, (Master Pro). I was told they were made by Monroe but I never confirmed that.

[@victorlopez2143]

Makes me wonder why the mechanic didn't offer me the option of just replace the Coil spring ( Which had snap off) with replacing the whole assembly with a quick strut. Especially with the cost of a quick strut compare to a Coil spring(from VW) - wasn't cheap for sure. Especially with the amount of money I spent. Next time I will ask..This one seems easier than doing a VW Jetta for sure.

[@mb1636]

Where did you buy the strut part? please link it. Thnx !

[@SchofieldRacing]

I bought it from my local parts store called Oriellys. Not sure if you have one in your state but it's my favorite place for parts.

[@drjd2real]

Is the Master pro any good compared to bilstein 5100?

[@SchofieldRacing]

Blistein is definitely a better brand, I don't know if they sell the strut as an assembly like the Master Pro. I did have to swap one of the Master Pros a year or two later, they warrantied it out though.

[@drjd2real]

@@SchofieldRacingBilstein doesn't make the whole assembly, but I don't like quick struts. I have a 2010 qx56 and all of the shocks and springs are bad. Both bags are busted in the rear and the compressor doesn't work, but I'm doing the conversion in the rear with Bilstein. I might just use new springs from rockauto. For the front the springs have to be compressed to install the Bilstein or I might just get the complete Kyb complete struts from autozone, but I still think the Bilstein is better. It just takes more time to install. I put some kyb on my Lexus in the front and they are bad now. They lasted maybe 2 years and that was oem replacement. I think strutmasters might make the best quick struts for me but they are kinda expensive.

[@ElMugroso88]

Hi . How's feel your suspension?? How work this brand ?? I'm looking for a good stability

[@nicholaslott6163]

How did you know it needed struts? My Titan is making a funny noise hitting bumps I’m not sure if it’s struts or something else.

[@SchofieldRacing]

Take it to a parking lot with speed bumps. It shouldn't make any popping noises when going about 10-15 mph over one. If it does, its usually the struts making the noise.

[@mahsinalrikhabi6735]

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[@duncangregho1986]

Do you thin, Can I follow these same steps to add a lift spacer on top of the strut? thay looks really easy,thanks.

[@SchofieldRacing]

I believe so but I can't say for sure since I've never done it to mine. It does look like there would be enough space but I would do a little further research.

[@duncangregho1986]

Danny Schofield thank you!👍🏽

[@vandpool]

@@duncangregho1986 I am getting ready to add a 2" level to my Nissan Titan which from what I can tell by checking the part #'s for the Armada and the Titan the front ends are the same. I am going to us a set of strut spring compressors to get the extra 1.375 thickness of the spacer. Once i remove the wheel I am going to jack the lower arm up and install the spring compressors then remove the upper bolts and lower strut bolts. Then slowly let the jack down and remove the strut, install the spacer on top. Then put strut back in planning on putting the bolts on top back on to hold it in place and then jack the lower A arm back up till the bottom bolt will go into the strut. Remove the strut compressor. Then tighten everything up to specs, Reason i am putting the compressors on before i remove the strut is so if there is something (upper mount, tie rod, lower A arm, etc.) the compressors will hit when I put it back together I will know before I remove the strut. I don't want to remove the strut, compress it, put the spacer on and then go to put it back together and find out I can't because the compressor is hitting something and not allowing it all to slide back into place and the have to redo that part of the instal. FYI: Suspensions are like a right triangle if move the side away from the point up 2" the point only moves up very little! The same idea works if you go up 1.375" 3/4 the way along the bottom from the point, the other side goes up 2". Think of your upper and lower a arms as two sides a triangle and the wheel is the side from the point.

[@duncangregho1986]

vandpool Oh good info,thanks for taking the time to explain this,I appreciate it.

[@agetorrez]

@@duncangregho1986 did you get the spacers in with this method? Looks a lot easier than others I've watched.

[@watchmanexpert]

You didn’t take the end link ? U think I can put 1.5 spacer on top of the shock to level my truck ? I need take anything else ?

[@agetorrez]

Did this work for you putting the spacer?

[@michaelleeconner79]

How does it drive after you replaced the strut front struts? And did you need a alignment afterwards?

[@SchofieldRacing]

No alignment needed when replacing struts unless you are lifting or lowering the vehicle. Drives great. The first week it had a slight squeak going over speed bumps then it finally settled. No noises, smooth ride.

[@michaelleeconner79]

Cool thanks I’m going to do mine

[@Shane23Armada]

Hey did your front end dropped when you installed them? Because I purchased the original from nissan, when i put it on the front drop 2 inches

[@SchofieldRacing]

2 inches is a big drop. I don't think Nissan gave you the right set. Mine didn't drop at all, if anything it raised about 1/4th of an inch just being new struts.

[@Shane23Armada]

@@SchofieldRacing yep I was lucky to get back my money.

[@mibebelindo1508]

Where do you order??

[@SchofieldRacing]

I bought mine at the local parts store. Oriellys Auto Parts

[@danielgeorge8761]

Is it the same for doing the rears as it is replacing the fronts?

[@SchofieldRacing]

Mine has the air ride suspension, I have replaced the air bags and it was pretty simple. Not sure on standard rear struts though.

[@eddie9591]

Rear has shocks. One bolt on the top and one on the bottom.

[@terson1927]

Did it raise your front end of your Armada? i have the same year as well.

[@SchofieldRacing]

Negative, it might lift it a hair if your original ones are really bad, but these just put it back to stock height.

[@terson1927]

@@SchofieldRacing is your Armada LE or SE with Flex?

[@SchofieldRacing]

@@terson1927 Mine is a 2008 LE, I bought wheels from a 2015 Platinum. 😎

[@TheSlugger76]

How’s the ride

[@SchofieldRacing]

Has a good ride but after about a year I had to replace one side due to squeaking while going over bumps.

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Oh Lord , he bought parts from Reilly’s . First mistake .

[@SchofieldRacing]

Let me guess... you are an AutoZone fan? 😆

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Danny Schofield Napa , but for real , how they holding up? Price is right I am a Napa fan, but maybe you can convince me to switch !

[@SchofieldRacing]

@@Chevy-hw6lw I will definitely agree on Napa having better parts for most things, I just don't have a NAPA close. I despise Autozone parts though.

[@Chevy-hw6lw]

Danny Schofield can you tell me how the parts have held up for you

[@SchofieldRacing]

@@Chevy-hw6lw Actually quite well... but I usually buy the higher end brands they carry (Such as Wagner Ceramic, National Bearings, ect)

[@beastfromtheeast9318]

Those quick struts aren’t very good. The springs they put on aren’t the same spring rate as the oem springs.

[@philipcbarrera1537]

I thought I was gonna learn something new. This is nothing new and old school.

[@fabiandgo6028]

Something new in a 5 years old video???😂

[@miguelbugarin9302]

Exellent video

[@alexandershvid]

What model of jack stands and lift are you using?