How to replace the struts on a 1996-2002 Caravan, Voyager, Town and County part 2: strut rebuild

In this three-part video series, the struts are replaced on a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. In part two, a strut assembly is torn down and re-built. For text and still pictures of this procedure see: www.originalmechanic.com/2014/...

[@jonathannorton3094]

Dude I was totally baffled just now how to get my struts apart I would have never thought to use a small socket and the deep well over it 🤦🤦🤦🤦 Ty so much but now I feel stupid 🤣

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Been there myself on numerous occasions. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@georgethomashangliterjunio4643]

Use a 7/8'' crowfoot to accurately torque down the nut to 70 ft lbs. Also the reason why the 13/16'' socket has to be tapped on is because the nut is 21 mm.

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

Thanks for sharing the insights!

[@user-wg3yq3tq3q]

Buenos días exelente video una pregunta cuando cambio los amortiguadores delanteros de mi camioneta gran Caravan modelo 19999. Cuando aprieto la tuerca del bastago del amortiguador la aprieto con pistola de aire pero cuando aprieto la tuerca seguirá con todo y el bastago y siento q no aprieta del todo q puedo Aser para tener un buen apriete gracias. Saludos.

[@blacklove7777]

your a good teacher thanks

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

You're welcome.

[@Joedoriamusic]

Nice video (but the old strut isn't exactly in a "replacement needed" state actually). Do increments of 5 as well when decompressing spring.

[@LLOPEZJF]

thanks for sharing, it was very useful !!

[@carlosbanegas7577]

TANK YOU

[@caravaningp.l.423]

Dobry film, pomógł naprawić T&Cb😉🇵🇱🤘🇺🇲 Pozdrawiam 🤝

[@DZEyoyo123]

Are KYB struts any good?

[@TheOriginalMechanic]

+DZEyoyo123 I have no experience with them. I lean toward Monroe.

[@kerrymarris4260]

monroe quickstuts

[@danielguzman8346]

Not a bad comment but I rather replace the whole thing.

[@Jordendog]

For $56.00 buck per replacement at RockAuto don`t fool with it. Replace it all.

[@johnpfeiffer1973]

KYB ready mounts all the way

[@goclunker]

Monroe is junk. Sachs is what you want on these vans. That is oem