IS250 Front Strut Install [Replacement]

[@RRofick]

Thanks a lot for this video, it was very helpful! One thing that will make this job a lot easier is if you jack up the front end of the car and insert jack stands on both sides before you start. If you don’t do this you might have trouble pulling the struts out once all of the bolts are removed.

[@ericvangrevenynghe8873]

@Jonny: great video, thank you. @RRofick 100%. If only the side you are working on is lifted, the anti-roll bar will do its job. It will prevent the knuckle to go down enough and fully release the spring. If the spring is still partially loaded, even with spring compressors, I did not manage to remove the strut assembly without lifting the other side.

[@G-Tech10]

Thanks, looking into the kyb's wanted to see how they look. Being a Toyota tech, quick thing, letting the knuckle hang by the speed sensor wire is not good, 1 10mm bolt and its out of the way so it doesn't break.

[@Magicstockton]

Any advice on the upper control arm being seized in the knuckle? I was hammering and wd40’ing for two hours. Tried a heat gun, Half used a BJS but it kept sliding off…

[@G-Tech10]

@@Magicstockton Hmm, not sure where your hammering, but try putting a non factory nut on the upper ball joint, just enough so the threads dont show, and hit the nut. that knuckle looks like its perfect for ball joint separator, wonder why its not working.

[@jumpinghighest]

Never knew how easy it is to change the struts. Thank you for the great video! Going to do mine!

[@Bayareaandbeyond777]

Thank you for your help. I'm doing the replacement today on my 2010 is350. You Rock!!!

[@shahiedshah2011]

Very informative I'm gonna b changing the two front struts on the weekend

[@damir3668]

Didn't you notice that the duster is absent, like completely? That's why it started leaking, cuz dust destroyed the seal. And instead of putting in a new one you just put the old torn one on the new shock... This one will leak soon too. Is it worth saving a couple of bucks? :)

[@Alex-ou4tn]

I have a 2010 Lexus IS250 and I was contemplating on getting the KYB Gas-A-Just monotube strut set but since you said your blew out now I’m a little concerned. Are they durable? Lastly, do I just get the struts? I use the original shock spring correct?

[@flyinfinity8745]

Did you not have to remove the stabilizer link? You can see it at 4:08 behind the strut and socket that connects to the lower control arm (the short rod that has 2 circular ends). I followed this video but cant get the strut out, as soon as I got the lower strut bolt off, the strut expanded and is pushing down into the lower control arm. I cant get the lower control arm to drop any lower and Im not sure if its being held up by the stabilizer link.

[@flyinfinity8745]

For anyone who has the same issue where there isnt enough vertical clearance to get the strut out, you just have to make sure the whole front end is jacked up and not just 1 side. This allows the lower control arm to drop lower because the sway bar tension has been relieved.

[@SpicyTurkey83]

Thanks for the great video man. I was able to replace both front struts with your video and both rear struts with another video. Quick question. The left upper control arm bushing bolt just keeps spinning forever. I can't tighten the bolt. Because of that rubber boot, I can't even see what's going on. I tried jacking up the lower control arm like you said but it's still spinning. The right side didn't do that. Any ideas?

[@djlifestyle2189]

Great informative video, but do not leave the brake line holding the hub. It can rupture due to stress

[@JonnyBarajas]

For a long time yes.

[@jorellaviso696]

Big big help. Thanks!

[@waynebruceunltd]

How do you have so much space to work? I can barely get my new strut in

[@sonson2669]

Hi, I enjoyed watching your video. Isn't kyb just-a-gas soft? I have a fsport is250. I felt that it was soft when I replaced it. I replaced it at 160000 miles. However, the problem is that the spring has not been replaced. So I wonder if it's soft. I asked kyb and they said just-a-gas is a hard strut.

[@tishoslavov97]

hello where are these shock absorbers made KYB

[@JonnyBarajas]

They manufacture in IN, USA.

[@tishoslavov97]

@@JonnyBarajas okay, thanks

[@ultimatejoe71617]

Mine didn’t align. Do those red and blue marks have anything to do with the dot at the top? Because mine was assembled fine but when i installed it it didn’t work at all.

[@JohnMaurofx]

Where can I get my struts for is250 AWD? thanks! Donde puedo conseguir los amortiguadores para AWD?

[@fawadmoradi4402]

4:00 I smacked that but it didn’t pop up I can take them off can you help me with that

[@JonnyBarajas]

it's the same process as any other ball joint. It takes maybe 3-4 hits, I usually use a mini sledge hammer, something heavy, then it clicks right off.

[@alb12345672]

@@JonnyBarajas The AWD has to pop the tie rod. I had to rent a tool. The only tool that went high enough to do it required a slight bend of the backing plate.

[@lexusman]

Your videos are so cool and relaxing ! First comment since I started following you when you bought the first black IS300 like mine. Have a nice day !

[@JonnyBarajas]

Thats awesome man! Been a long time since my black is300, thx for all the support!

[@DLC32]

Nice Video! Mine are due for a change, you just made them easier for me!

[@dailyoptions7832]

Made it look so easy..but when I did it it was a nightmare each step..what could go wrong...

[@j4r3kk88]

Great Video man, will help me a lot. Than You.

[@antoniomaz7181]

Amigo compre en internet los cuatro amortiguadores pero me llamo la atención que los de enfrente son diferentes como que uno es más chico que el otro llame a servicio al cliente y me dijeron que asi son es correcto? Mismo modelo 1s250 tracción trasera

[@miguela.duranh.3668]

thank you sir your video was very informative and detailed

[@nordicpride9708]

Always replace in pairs for anyone watching. Struts affect the braking and handling. Just replacing one isn’t recommended. And the proper terminology is “strut mount” not “top hat”... other than that great video for first timers wanting to do a little shade tree.

[@SmokeyBear363]

If people are doing this diy they don’t give a shit what it’s called

[@nordicpride9708]

Mario Herrera And a lot of Americans also don’t utilize the English language properly. So what’s your point?! If I see it, I will correct it. If you want to cry about it, that’s your choice! I don’t have to justify it back yard, hack wanna be mechanic. There’s a proper way and an improper way to do and say things. But you go ahead and speak for every DIY guy.... laughable

[@SmokeyBear363]

NordicPride970 lol you got so triggered... pathetic

[@nordicpride9708]

Mario Herrera Nice left of Lenin nomenclature... that’s truly pathetic

[@SmokeyBear363]

NordicPride970 lol i bet you’re super pretentious in person. Go ahead and look up that word bro

[@chrisramirez7876]

What yr was this on

[@phaylee6744]

Do I need to realign the car?

[@JonnyBarajas]

In theory, no, but a loose bot here and there and a few arms disconnected might shift the alignment a bit, but not much. Definitely drive-able, but I would to avoid bad tire wear in the future.

[@ahuman9864]

Great video. Exactly what I needed. Do you do the rears too?

[@JonnyBarajas]

Just the fronts were blown.

[@fredyflores1475]

Oye amigo una pregunta saves algo de los asientos eléctricos el mío es un 2001 lexus ls 430 pero el aciento del chófer ay unos botones que no funcionan

[@JonnyBarajas]

Si no se escucha el motor del asiento, tal vez ay que reemplazar la placa de circuito que controla los botones.

[@alannguyen5050]

How did you know the strut was bad? Was it too stiff of a ride or bouncy?

[@JonnyBarajas]

Bouncy, The lack of dampening should be the first thing you notice.

[@imajointt]

I just got this car and need shocks but how do I know if my car is AWD or RWD ? an what shocks would you recommend that are the best please help thank you

[@JonnyBarajas]

If your car has a transfer case, front differential, and axles going to the front hubs, you're AWD, if not RWD. I would stick to OEM, unless its for performance orientated driving.

[@imajointt]

@@JonnyBarajas what shocks and struts do you recommend that are best for a Lexus IS250 2008?

[@imajointt]

@@JonnyBarajas I have the KYB struts but where can I find some good reliable good shocks for it because I can’t find KYB shocks just struts

[@iluvsoccer92]

im trying to buy an Is 350 but they are not that easy to find everything i see is IS 250 i dont know what is the best option to buy

[@JonnyBarajas]

350 has more power for about the same fuel consumption.

[@jhaze918]

Does the f sport use different shocks or springs?

[@bobg3633]

Yes

[@omarizzat4964]

Is this the rear wheel drive

[@JonnyBarajas]

Yes

[@WarzoneCamper]

Were you able to pull the strut out easy after taking off the 3 bolts at the top? I noticed you cut that part out, that's where im stuck right now lol

[@JonnyBarajas]

After removing the bottom, it should slide right out after the top bolts. the Strut should be hanging by that point.

[@alaindominguez1816]

Thanks bro!!!

[@AnticipatedHedgehog]

How did the KYBs feel after a while, or is it worth it to just go with OEM?

[@JonnyBarajas]

They are an oem replacement, feel same as oem. Whichever is cheaper.

[@dannyturner7967]

Definitely go with oem parts on a lexus.....it is quality you want not cheap imitation

[@sky89line]

It did not pop out but stuck at the bottom.

[@ennisgunns]

What you mean just...is250. Words hurt, son.

[@JonnyBarajas]

sorry, its just as nice as the is350 just a bit slower.

[@lucifer_eleven]

He must live in LA🤣 those sirens

[@carloscervantes836]

Where are the bellows?

[@gerrypetrocco5551]

Great stuff mate.

[@gilbertoavendano7711]

What about the Strut Mount haveto be bad too!! Lol

[@oozlovervdxp]

Stretching the abs

[@derekkchung]

Could have put in a new rubber boot.

[@sammaverickmolotovl.2478]

Bueno

[@_JTPR_]

Ur pulling on the brake line and abs wire that’s not a good idea lol

[@TheSlowCooker815]

sorry mate. good effort but you are giving really bad advice. just changed my shocks on my IS myself and you video showed me not how to do it compared to so many online sources and videos. It’s so funny you edit out when things become complicated. like you say now we need to take this out and then the video jumps to: now you see this out 😂😂😂. Was it really your dad who did the job 😂 I’m not a hater, but youtube watchers, always make sure you check several sources….

[@TheSlowCooker815]

i love the way you don’t disconnect the ABS sensor as the first thing 😂😂😂

[@TheSlowCooker815]

are you actually leaving the abs sensor in. i think the key in your video is: whatever works the best for you 😂😂😂

[@TheSlowCooker815]

now you will have to change your shocks again in 1 years time because you did nothing to specifications. that’s why you are already changing these relatively new KYB shocks. Well some girls might fall in love with you 😂😂😂

[@TheSlowCooker815]

no more than an hour 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂