How to replace shocks on a Freightliner or any semi truck

[@devinlewis3509]

Do u need to do alindment if u change shocks

[@DIYSEMI]

No, you do not.

[@MrCountrycuz]

@@DIYSEMI Correct only on automobiles with Mcpherson front struts require an alignment when the struts are replaced.

[@brojamessistertrise5289]

@@DIYSEMI do you need to lift the truck to change the shocks?

[@ajbrown2013]

@@brojamessistertrise5289 not the rear

[@jt3844]

Thank you so much for this video. It helped me so much to save money at a time when everything is so expensive and the freight is cheap.

[@Craig-jf7wb]

Speedco charges 50 dollars to install EACH One it's ridiculous how easy it is I will buy the tools and do my self thanks

[@ZafarK-f4k]

I don't know what you're doing but I like your dog

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

That was quick and clean. When I did my videos on shocks I had issues on a rear shock that took extra work and a front shock where I had to repair stud threads just to remove the nut and on one of the cab shocks I had to burn it off. They had been on there a long time.

[@DIYSEMI]

Sorry to hear about those issues. I've had that happen in the past. Life is easier since I learned anti seize is my friend..lol. Going to do a cab shock video tomorrow, I have a feeling I may need a torch for those. It's a freightliner, so I should have plenty repair videos to make....lol.

[@GordonRobertsonDIY]

Well don't stop with just truck repair, a little variety is always good especially when starting a channel. Most viewers skip through the videos and then ask in the comments questions that I know I covered, so try to keep them short and to the point. Editing can be quite a challenge to clean up videos too. You can find free editing software but they can't handle HD and forget 4k a lot of YTubers use Final Cut Premier on Mac, I use Power Director with windows. You also need a powerful gaming computer to do anything more than short simple video editing. I spent a good year trying to find out how to do editing and I still keep it fairly simple. You can always do a part 1, 2 and 3 to keep them short and also give you more videos.

[@GizzyTruckn]

Wish that bottom bolt was always that easy lol

[@kelleyskitchen9046]

Thanks for the detailed instructions

[@jh5976]

Nice job

[@rockhauling.d.4816]

Thanks for the video. Vary good video. I just change my ind I use used bolts I hope will be ok I did spray them with some wrench losing liguit spray. Looks like your shocks didn't las vary long . I just put socks shocks I have idea how long they will be there mine made in Mexico From$95 I got them for $45.

[@bledarjoka1795]

nothing wrong to reuse the old bolts if they are not damaged.

[@kelp1779]

Really good 👍

[@AnotherBlackGuy100]

Would you be able to do it without an impact driver? Torque specifications?

[@Bekshodbek-iu3rl]

Thanks for the video bro, what is the special tool you used dewalt?

[@josueprophetcharles1627]

Thanks man I going to try to do mine sometime next week. And 1/8 are the tools size, right?

[@ericoutler9786]

Did the pumpkin of the rear-end get in the way? On mine the RF and LR , I couldn't get the impact flush to loosen the bolt

[@DIYSEMI]

A wobble extension will help on those ones

[@jameshopkins5894]

Hey great job. On a different video someone mentioned priming the shock, by pushing it down and letting it rise up a few times. It's that necessary you think?

[@DIYSEMI]

It's a good thing to do. Perhaps I should have talked about that

[@williammanning8065]

Yep I mentioned that on Trucking Tips channel. It won't be easy to do but it helps.

[@rubberduckyconvoy2723]

Hey driver. Thanks a LOT 4 tips. What is that name of Grease or what that you did spred on bolts? Thanks

[@DIYSEMI]

anti sieze

[@rubberduckyconvoy2723]

@@DIYSEMI Thank you.

[@amritpurewal7143]

Do you need to bleed the shocks before installing,?

[@DIYSEMI]

No

[@aperez8601]

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[@amritpurewal7143]

@@aperez8601 ??

[@HighGrade592]

What ft.lb rating Impact wrench would you recommend for owner op ? Nothing too weak or too powerful

[@DIYSEMI]

half inch impact will do most things. can step up when you are ready to do tires and such. a 3/8 is nice for smaller jobs

[@chrisbennett8538]

The Tin man great song by Kenny Chesney

[@marwan-1990]

Thank you for the video Give me a good brand name of chocks so I can buy them today from the dealer ???

[@DIYSEMI]

I prefer Monroe gas magnum

[@toryneal7796]

I heard you say the nuts are 3/4 in. how long are the grade 8 bolts?

[@CashisKingtrucking]

How often should I change the shocks if they're not busted?

[@DIYSEMI]

At least every tire change

[@premiumbee9269]

Would be nice to know the model of the dewalt

[@DIYSEMI]

Sure...dcf899h 1/2 inch 20volt max xr

[@kelciebrooks4855]

Hi, changing my shocks now. The 2 on the front rear axle, the bottom bolt goes thru the mount and shock hole fine, but I’m having issues with the top. If one side of the bolt goes thru it’s not lining up correctly on the other side allowing it not to go thru the shock mount and shock hole. Had anyone ran across this issue? What can i do?

[@karimah8687]

Did you drop the air bags first?

[@DIYSEMI]

Not necessary

[@KN-mi7mh]

Hey brother do you use specific torque ?

[@DIYSEMI]

I just use lock nuts and run them down tight. Im not sure of the torque specs on these. I use torque specs on most things though.

[@KN-mi7mh]

DIY SEMI i tried getting the nuts out with Ryiobi wrench 300 ft they didnt move,your wrench must be powerfull..

[@DIYSEMI]

@@KN-mi7mh yeah, 1200 ft lbs breaking force....sometimes nothing u can but torch them off. If you use anti seize in the future they will come off real nice. Don't feel bad, I don't know why shops wnt use 50 cents of anti seize...guess it isn't included in "shop supplies"

[@iyadwinder]

Which model drill is this ? And wrench is 3/8 ?

[@DIYSEMI]

Half inch impact

[@hprider01]

How long did those Gabriel lasted you. ??

[@DIYSEMI]

Not very long. I switched to Monroe

[@able_trucking780]

@@DIYSEMI how long monroe lasting now?

[@DIYSEMI]

@@able_trucking780 had them on little over a year. Still good

[@duckinaround3427]

How much monroe cost ?

[@able_trucking780]

@@duckinaround3427 i paid abou 100 each at rwc

[@fastfreightforward8834]

What kind of impact you used I noticed is not a FUEL FROM MILAWAKKE OR SOME LIKE THAT

[@DIYSEMI]

Dewalt.....i do like the milwaukee though

[@deeb1504]

@@DIYSEMI what size DeWalt is the impact wrench?

[@truckercarlson9081]

Whats the best value brand of shock?

[@DIYSEMI]

I like Monroe gas shocks. Gabriel is cheaper

[@truckercarlson9081]

@@DIYSEMI thanks, I'm about to change all of them on my tractor and trailer.

[@el-hp1lj]

I got into a different truck at work and I swear it rides like a boat at sea. Very sway feeling and sloppy. its only got 60k miles but the couple other ones I used for a week did not ride like this. The company laughs at me when I ask for some new shocks

[@DIYSEMI]

might not be shocks...suspension might be loose. u bolt or something else

[@kimroyful]

Does it matter the type of shocks ?

[@DIYSEMI]

I like Monroe gas. Just personal preference

[@pauldurrah3777]

thank you. i just changed my shocks, ive always used never seize on everything, the guy that had this truck before didnt. wow what a bitch.. had to use torch heat grinder,chisel, big hammer. go never seize.