How to replace the rear strut on a 2012 Dodge Journey. The "wrong" but fast way!

I'll show you how I replaced both of the struts on my 2012 Dodge Journey without needing to remove the back seats in full or any plastic trim. You will need to cut an access hole, but it will be below the seat and never seen. You can find plenty of videos on KZbin if you want to it the "right way", but this is for those of you looking for a quick and easy shortcut.

[@orion8940]

I used this video to change mine . I forgot to comment on this video before but it’s worth coming back to to say thanks man, you saved me a headache! Good video!

[@alcontv4133]

God, I cant imagine Dodge could not think of a little opening as a solution for this. Morons.. Great video

[@markl8921]

Oddly (or not) the 2 row seat version (at least on the 2010) does have access panels under the floor cover.

[@rl8739]

I went to Pep Boys to get an estimate to replace rear struts on a 2011 Dodge Journey the estimate was about $1400: $800+ for the struts $70 labor warranty $70 wheel alignment $400+ labor. 🤔😳😮🤬 That doing it myself thanks to your video making it so much easier. I bought the struts with springs off eBay for $100. 🤔😳🤣

[@leticiatreto6907]

EXCELENTE VIDEO DE INFORMACIÓN PARA PODER CAMBIAR AMORTIGUADORES TRASEROS

[@chrisliston2588]

Thank you. This is exactly what I'm going to do on my 2010 and cover the panel with black gorilla tape when done.

[@0714will]

*him.. average garage mechanic. *also him.. genius level problem solving. 😎

[@0714will]

I hope it was you that liked that!!

[@mechanic.marina]

I have a 2012 3.6l journey. Needs rear struts. Only 2 row seating. Where would the access panel be?

[@ShawnWhetsel]

So far as I am aware, the same place. You may need to remove the floor pan. I saw a video online that showed it, that's how I got the idea.

[@alexg5531]

did u see stabilizer bar bushing condition ? i only can imagine how bad they knocking it waas also a good chance to change links once struts are off the vehicle thx for the idea how do not tear apart all stuff How bad engineers doing the job oh papa

[@ShawnWhetsel]

If you mean the rear toe links, yes... they were shot at well. I had to grind and saw the adjustment bolt out because they had seized inside the bushing. Real pain...

[@bammerbiff1621]

Great minds think alike. This is exactly what I was going to do to mine. You just need 1.5-2" flap and use a ratcheting wrench to get the nuts off.

[@LuisGomez-gd7pp]

Awsome this is the video I was looking for thank u

[@joseortiz4092]

Thanks for the video I'm ordering my struts now that you made it so easy 👍

[@emilianogallo9038]

Ciao amico ma più com'è hai fatto la dima x misure per tagliare plastiche?

[@SDPP992]

Don't forget to cut the hole for the fuel pump too 😉 lol. I'll be doing this as well lol

[@Preacher2628]

Thank u for this video

[@Preacher2628]

Im doing my this way

[@MiketheCarDude]

THANK YOU! 👍🏼 I ended up cutting a wider flap with a Dremel, wrapping around towards the Seat Belt Bolt and removing the Bolt. The Rear Nut is the difficult one.

[@stormsmack69]

Yeeessss!!!

[@billbath4534]

Good job. I do 95% of my own work. What I have to do is change the control arms some call it. My tires are bald on the inside outer edge thread. Good video.

[@Relevantminded]

I just did this last Friday on mine luckily for me i didnt have the 3rd row so i used the panels and it worked great! I did have to cut and replace one of the lower boldts out because it just kept spinning in place but other than that success.

[@TheWarjunkie666]

Just wanna say thanks for the vid lol... I was doing a totally unrelated job on my journey and forgot how the harness was routed on the fuel neck, Thanks for the Money shot I needed lol

[@Shawn855]

This is the way. Would hate to go through the long way, only to find out one of the struts is faulty and you need to redo it all over again lol

[@mmr1412]

Genius level work....

[@chicoboybrezzy954]

I’m definitely doing it this way. Thank you so much. I was not looking forward to dissembling my car and leaving finger prints every where

[@BigDub24]

Smart! you never know if your car will be use to carry a body or something

[@mikeeternal777]

Lifesaver.. Excellent job 👏

[@iamkarlozz]

Appreciate the video brother

[@fidelhuaraca4504]

Thanks very much for the video.

[@steveburdick991]

I looked at doing mine this way! WRONG way to do it. It may take 3 times longer to pull the whole interior out of the back of the car……. but the job is much Moro professionally done