How to Replace Rear Shock Absorbers 06-18 Toyota RAV4

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[@fw1421]

These videos make it look so easy to do. It’s NOT when you’re doing it in the garage on a creeper.😤

[@twincitiesdashcam9119]

You got that right. Even with air tools it's not easy laying on your back doing jobs like this. My dream garage has a vehicle lift in it- but I don't see that happening.

[@johncarey9005]

Thank you for your patience, verbal comments. I learn a lot and am able to do my own work on my 10 RAV4. Thank you very much!

[@1AAuto]

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[@perspicator5779]

You should have turned the lower bolt around and installed the nut from behind for the next time the shock is serviced. The nut clearance looks like that one-hundred-eighty degree switch will work better for the future.

[@silvere36]

Looks like if it was turned, the bracket doesn't have to come off next time.

[@jasonh8043]

Exactly what I was thinking. The bolt/nut combo should have been installed at the factory so it could be removed. poor execution on Toyota's part.

[@alanwebster3942]

@@jasonh8043 You can't use a torque wrench on the nut with it turned around. But I turned it around anyway to make it easier next time.

[@bigalhague]

That bracket is super easy to take off. Toyota might have purposely oriented the bolt like that so in the unlikely event that the nut falls off the bolt can't fall out.

[@Delmarksman]

This video was very helpful! The designer/ engineer must hate mechanics.

[@scottgillard4695]

Awesome instruction as always. Thought the top bolt would be issue glad I watched.

[@tcaphou]

Kudos on camera work.

[@barryneary12]

So is there any reason the lower shock bolt can't be reversed so it can be accessed next time so you wouldn't have to remove the lower bracket?

[@kalebsanchez8094]

What are the torque spec for the two bolts?

[@xephael3485]

8:18 I think I'll torque it to 60 foot pounds actually

[@chiya2006]

Where do I get those torque foot pound specifications chart for each bolt ? Thanks for showing us clean work

[@edgardobautista650]

Exelente curso gracias muy bien

[@Ab3lDupr3y]

super easy !! theres no rust

[@ricmagik]

What’s the torque spec for the lower shock bracket bolts?

[@nidiahk]

Same as a German car. Güd-n-tite

[@hoganik89]

Their shocks are a complete c**p!! Stay away from it, I just wasted 4 hours replacing my wife’s shocks, the same ones they are installing in this video and the car is worse than what it was before. The car doesn’t feel stable at all, just spend a few bucks more and buy genuine Toyota shocks!

[@Quentyn73]

Why not reinstall the bolt the other way?

[@Denzar007]

Awesome video man

[@koomo801]

Torque settings please? I’m ready to install but want to do it right! Thanks!

[@Capu15sept]

He said 59 lbs.

[@koomo801]

@@Capu15sept Upper and lower shock bolts, yes. Anyone know the bracket bolt(s) torque? Thanks.

[@ramdodgetruck]

Let us know when you attempt to replace Rear swaybar bushings on a 2013 Rav4 AWD. Would pay to see it.

[@1AAuto]

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[@captainstress]

I just reviewed the Toyota tech info for this. It says to put the wheel back on and lower the vehicle before torquing the shock bolts. I think there is access to the lower bolt to do it that way, but I'm not sure about the upper.

[@1AAuto]

+Captain Stress We appreciate the feedback. Sometimes there are multiple ways to accomplish the same repair.

[@StompedAgain]

Or put car on jack stand and jack up swing arm until car slightly lifts off stand. That is same force as having car on wheels on ground. Easier access to tighen bolts that way.

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

Very informative.

[@1AAuto]

+RONS BEER REVIEWS & TOOLS Thanks for the feedback!

[@jamielc3437]

Is there a left and right shock or can the shocks fit on either side

[@1AAuto]

+Jamie Lc These shocks should be interchangeable between both sides.

[@jacksonvang3429]

Best vide0 man

[@meedily]

Confused. I thought there was a spring you have to compress.

[@toddb6576]

Is it just me or is anyone else getting OCD when re-using 10-year-old bolts to put on a brand-new shock?

[@peterpiper4367]

Love your videos just wish you would get some better camera angles. Video like you are showing a 3 year old that does know what things are. Krisfix type video camera work.

[@robertmccarrick8410]

Drum beat hugely irritating

[@macmanjimmy69]

Closeout, Re-branded shocks from Harbor Freight ! LMAO