Opel Astra H - Episode 1 - New shock absorbers

In this video I'm showing you how I to change the rear shockabsorbers and the front struts of our 2009 Opel Astra hatchback. This video was filmed in January 2021.
Parts installed:
Strut mounts: MONROE MK399
Left front strut: MONROE G8001
Right front strut: MONROE G8002
Rear shock absorber (either side): MONROE 23982
Specific tools used:
Spring compressor: Wise 370mm bought on Amazon Germany: www.amazon.de/...
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[@kevvyg04]

Just had to change all the springs on my 08 Astra H, great job mate

[@MotorScotti]

Thanks!

[@coreykoch3232]

Great video! Wow those old ones definitely needed to be replaced. Awesome 👍🏻

[@MotorScotti]

Thanks Corey, much appreciated! Yes it made a huge difference. From driving a bath tub to driving a car again.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Hey Buddy. Good video. It should help out lots of people. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍

[@MotorScotti]

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[@paulhealey2984]

Did you put the black foam rubber thing back?

[@MotorScotti]

I put everything back together the way it was.

[@SuperJ8son]

You must use heavy duty sockets not chrome as chrome one's can shatter.

[@MotorScotti]

I've never had any issues with he chrome ones as far as the material is concerned. The only downside is the star shaped pattern; 12 sides instead of the 6 sides of the new set I've bought since. I wasn't able to apply as much force to a stuck nut with the 12 side socket compared to the 6 side because they would have a tendency to jump and round of the nut.

[@Corfine]

Very good video save four hundred euro garage charge expensive garage work in Ireland

[@MotorScotti]

Thank you

[@miksedk]

First off, do yourself a favor, switch those steelwheels to aluminium. those kinds are a bit to heavy for the engine. I have an 2004 1.6 L35 105HK/150Nm wagon liited edition. I tell you, you'll feel it right away when changing those wheels for winter aluminium. Had those same steelrims, and I could also see a better fuel economy.

[@MotorScotti]

It's just a reliable car to get us from A to B. I'm not investing any money just to change the wheels. What really matters is the tires, which I'll have to look into next year.

[@miksedk]

@@MotorScotti well, I didn't buy new ones, I can't afford buying new ones.

[@Corfine]

There be nothing soft or cheap or free about garage six thousand euro to buy nine year old car in Ireland