Mitsubishi 3000gt / GTO Front Strut Removal + Installation

Today's video will be covering the removal & installation of the front shock absorber / strut.
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[@kotysh]

Best video explanation on auto work period. Great camera work

[@DerekOfRivia]

Side cutters/split pin removal Half inch drive wrench/short extension bar. 1 - 17mm socket 1 - 14mm socket 3/8 drive wrench - short extension - 12mm bit on end 17mm spanner (doesn't need to be gooseneck) Pittman arm puller White marker Before you start spray nuts and bolts with seize bolt lubricant.

[@Meowsef]

Good sir, I feel the need to tell you that your content is incredible. Your manner of speaking, explanation of tools and process, your method of teaching and highlighting important details. Simply put, your videos are wonderful and I am very grateful for your willingness to share your knowledge. Thank you! Additionally, hearing that you have owned and maintained your car for 30+years is inspiring.

[@3000GTGTORestoration]

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@3000GTGTORestoration]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@FuelAirSparkTime]

I always assumed it was the constant vibration in the strut that was breaking the wires over twenty plus years, because they're protected from everything else and I've never seen them actually corroded. Great video as always Joe and bloody hell that wind was blowing a gale haha

[@3000GTGTORestoration]

You are probably right. Unfortunately, most of the videos are done on the fly and I don't remember everything at the time I am making them. At best, I do about 30 minutes preparation and often forget stuff.

[@DadbrosGarage]

Joe you are definately one of my favorite 3s youtubers. Great info. Cheers!

[@anbazmi]

Ive always been intimated to do any suspension work, but this video gives me confidence to tackle the job on my GT. Yet another excellent video, thanks Joe!!

[@anbazmi]

Excited to see the CV axle replacement video

[@PoLaRIV]

Thank you for your knowledge on this one. I was definitely thinking about the strut removal.. all my questions are answered now though. Love having the confidence!

[@pushtoyota]

Want to personally say keep up the good work! Love the channel and thank you for sharing!!

[@diavuno3835]

Fantastic video, now I know what to expect when installing coil overs in my vr4

[@SOneGodoneintentionS]

Thank you for your time and kind from Lewiston Idaho USA merry Christmas.

[@3000GTGTORestoration]

You are welcome and a merry Christmas to you.

[@craigmarple2485]

I’ve watched a lot of videos on this but you have a way that’s makes us look so easy, just stay calm, take your time and undo things like the steering arm and wow what a difference thanks again

[@brandonh6757]

Never knew i needed this channel until today keep up the good work👍👍

[@3000GTGTORestoration]

😂 Thanks Brandon

[@az_3kgt714]

Nice a 3s youtuber. Put coilovers on my SL, its one of my favorite upgrades that and converting it to a vr-4 front end with the much bigger brakes,calipers, braided lines. Its a night and day difference.

[@leejones1116]

Will be trying this soon, thanks for the video Joe!

[@craigmarple2485]

Been waiting for this one Joe cheers mate Craig Perth Western Australia

[@frankwamolano2319]

Thank you Sr for you video help me a lot , Frank from Seattle

[@az_3kgt714]

i find it funny they charge so much for strut replacement but the job itself is pretty simple. hardest part is taking the top nut off with an impact. Or you can simplify the job further by upgrading with coilovers since ECS is usually not functioning anyway. its barely 6 bolts to swap coilovers and imo the ride upgrade is much better than the oem struts.. And they weigh a lot less. I had an mr2 were the swaybar end links were so rusted up it was impossible to take them off the way they were supposed to be removed. And i spent a lot of time cutting the nuts to be able to remove them. the 3000gt rear end links are pretty robust and dont strip like the mr2 end links. Since they are taken off using a normal wrench to hold the stud from spinning.

[@3000GTGTORestoration]

I tend to agree with you in most cases but to be fair to the garages, they have to pay rent, property tax, wages, insurance, tools, water and that's just the start of it. Being able to do the job yourself can save a fortune and I hope my videos help.

[@josealonso7190]

One little comment about that cotter key, always use a new one unless not available, thanks

[@jakybskygeorge9348]

Thank you very much! Very useful video!

Thanks...I will do this next.

[@MichaelCannon-w5w]

I have just found your channel on you tube . I had no idea this was on it . I have to say you are incredible. I have owned my stealth T rt since 1992 . What I could have done if I had only known about you. But I have you ask is there a video on removing the break booster? I am going to have to find a used one because nothing new or rebuilt in available. Thanks you so much.

[@3000GTGTORestoration]

I have not done that video yet.

[@mr.mclibtard5015]

I need the brake booster video also. Searching for parts i try rock auto and parts geek first

[@travis00017]

Great video, thanks! Follow up questions: Is there a good process for fixing the brittle wires you mention that cause our suspension lights to flash? And where are you finding replacement struts with ECS. All my online searches show the front ECS shocks were discontinued. Is it possible to rebuild these or are people are switching to non-ECS struts / disabling this feature of our cars?

[@middlechild4163]

Hey thank you for all the videos! I was also going to ask if you had any plans on doing a tutorial on how to fix the sun roof hatch and assembly. Thank you!

[@prairieboyTV]

Great series Joe! Any chance you could do a video on replacing the power steering hard lines? Many thanks!

[@az_3kgt714]

dam i used a nut to seperate that tie rod end. Partially install the nut and wack it with a hammer. keeps you from screwing up your threads and gives you a flat place to strike it. Came right apart.

[@garytrethewey6141]

1991 gto in New Zealand owner 1 owner. Do you have a video on replacing bushes in the front top and bottom control arm bushes.thankyou.Gary.

[@cableguy11]

Awesome, I was waiting for that. Joe do you know if the piston itself is replaceable or will the whole unit needs to be replaced, mine is leaking abit and I can't seem to find a replacement.

[@williamharvey8019]

Did not show how to remove spring and install on new strut.

[@FMLSINNER]

Hey man I need to find a good link to order strut’s with ecu ability plz contact me

[@georgeh210]

This is an idea to repair and upgrade ECS struts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYfOo6GMoMuZmrc