Tired of Suspension Noise? Fix it Yourself in a Weekend with a Complete Car or Truck Suspension Kit

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Suspension noise coming from the front of your car or truck? Check out this video to learn how to find the source of the clunking or creaking noises, wandering steering, or odd front tire wear! Len shows you where to look, and how to find worn or broken steering or suspension parts causing any of those problems!
0:00 Tired of Suspension Noise? Fix it Yourself in a Weekend with a Complete Car or Truck Suspension Kit
0:52 Clunking, Creaking, Wandering Steering, or Worn Front Tires Are Signs of Suspension Problems!
1:23 Initial Checking Steering System Components
1:54 Initial Checking Struts
2:27 Checking Ball Joints With the Tire Off the Ground
3:19 Checking Tie Rods With the Tire Off the Ground
4:05 Checking the Wheel Bearing
4:51 Checking Control Arm and Sway Bar Link Bushings
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• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oZz/1AXAA00068
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oQ4/1AXAA00065
• Wheel Chocks
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[@johnsn10]

This guy is the best host for this channel.

[@BryanChance]

Hmmm. I tried fixing it myself "over a weekend" and it became a 6 day weekend. LOL But I fixed it. The take away is: Don't do it unless you have a spare car. Great video, too! Having the whole kit is a great help.

[@1AAuto]

+Bryan Chance Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@sikiew30340]

I have this noise problem after spending more than a thousand dollars and still making noise after trading to the dealer I found that I still forgot to replace the rubber spacing. Now I learned something new for the suspension noise . Thanks

[@timeforbigchange9417]

How interesting my 4x4 88 toyota truck still has no play and the ball joints rubber boots are not leaking and are not able to be greased. 350K on the suspension. I'm glad I PAID that extra $$$ back when I bought it knew, rather than buying from the other car makers.

[@jasonmallory7183]

I really appreciate this channel. Whoever came up with the idea to create a how to channel from your company was a genius! These videos have helped me so much with my 2001 Honda Civic that has over 200k on it. Needless to say it needs some TLC and I appreciate being able to get professional help through these videos from people who can not only explain abd show me how to fix things in my car, but why I need to do it, what might be able to wait and what can't, and how one thing can lead to another. I hope you continue to create these videos!

[@EnriqueGarcia-tn2lf]

As soon as you start talking I knew right away you are the right mechanic. I can tell you're super smart bro. 👏thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[@Restorology]

This is an incredible instructional video. Thank you for sharing.

[@ajo4788]

Wow information that is necessary to understand the problem. My mechanic “its fine” which helps nothing and offers no solution happens alot they tell me its fine and wont look into it pretty annoying. If i come to you saying this is making a noise im asking to help me fix it because you are the professional. I wish we had mechanics like this in MA

[@cooper1507]

This seriously was such an incredibly well-made video. My 2001 is having some of these issues, thank you!

[@26joseph83]

Same sound in my car and till now no mechanic could find this. Now I can go and show this video and tell this need to be fixed

[@MrOzzieoz]

Len is the best host and car expert for 1AAuto. Always gets a thumbs up from me.

[@ultramanxk7]

I'm a 1A auto customer and they are the best, excellent videos, and customer service! 👍

[@torobravo9843]

Loved it , thanks for sharing , keep ‘em coming 👍

[@benjaminperez7593]

Love this channel learned a lot and saved a lot money doing these jobs my self

[@bluesalamander8351]

Thank you-very informative for the novice! More more more !!!!!

[@AtOneMent1844]

Thank you for making this video.

[@bluesalamander8351]

Thank you !!! Informative!

[@magdalenoybarra2793]

Awsm ! Thanx Len. My 03 1500hd silverado is having the same issues

[@machineman6498]

Thank you for making this

[@wataboutya9310]

Excellent tutorial!

[@douglaslucas7612]

No howling just clunking. Hope the mechanic at the shop will watch this so he knows exactly what the sound is but probably won't

[@danjoseph1344]

Thanks, loved the video.

[@97540.]

Excellent video thanks I will check all of that

[@themachine8009]

Thank you for sharing very informative vid

[@naldstvosaile4454]

Nice one shoutout from Ireland

[@punditgi]

Great video! 🎉

[@alexk.6530]

Thanks so much for very informative video!!! 🎉

[@davisonshimunungu9608]

That was very informative thank yu

[@royestores-vx4qc]

Nice tutorial thank a lot...

[@fredcastro6343]

Yes! he’s the best host!

[@eyasusisay1355]

useful method to check the ball joint

[@dwaynemangroo9822]

Very informative video.

[@Mr.Freeze8754]

I'm beginning to have this problem now 😮

[@vilisoniloloyasi5054]

Good education, very helpful do it at home

[@aminzy1471]

It was great, thank you❤❤❤

[@johnhhu2137]

very useful, thank you very much

[@surgeneral108]

good job! 👏👏

[@Walkwiththefatherabove]

Good job on video 💪👍

[@mohdsalihakaseaman7191]

Genius 👍

[@EasyOnYT]

Any video for an intermittent front end pop noise? I've just put on new struts, sway bar links and brake pads/rotors on my '07 Nissan Altima, but get an occasional pop sound in the right front area. Even double checked my torque spec for all including lug nuts. But it is usually when going over a bump.

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Experienced all of that and still haven't locaated the cause. I give up. Gonna buy one of those noise locater kits that scotty kilmer uses

[@malissarobinson4402]

Thx!

[@FreeKanal]

Thanks :)

[@user-op2ry4xn4r]

Thanks

[@kabaFouji]

Can you add some more info on struts checking with more details. Thx

[@douglaslucas7612]

Mine first started out with the steering wheel with Alot of play. The steering wheel play stopped and now the clunking sound when I go up steep hill.

[@bunhengly1006]

Awesome

[@SKATETOSLAYER]

Do you guys ship to Canada?

[@juliosdiy3206]

Awesome all old.cars.r.worn everywhere.

[@2tenaquatics]

No clunking or creaking noises on my 2010 Expedition, but a lot of squeaking front and back coming from underneath going down the road. Also when I I turn the steering wheel while running my engine in park. Thoughts?

[@holidaydiyguy3566]

I really wish this shop was local to me, I go to multiple mechanics where I live with these symptoms and they say they can't find anything

[@KOVIDGOON]

This was damn need psychic! Im dealing with this in a 2000 lincoln ls

[@robertball3578]

Is it easy to find rolling junkers like this or are vehicles like this fairly rare? Asking for my 2005 GMC Sierra friend.

[@TMM6900]

Old junk such a good example for demo

[@Lukagoouky]

He the best

[@danieltoussaint289]

Nice , where’s your shop located, i have the same issue with my car

[@omarmontoya8885]

Have a question have a 2015 Chevrolet server when I go reverse or drive sometimes make clunky noise when it wet underneath make more noise I can’t figure out

[@prenticevaughn1996]

I'm currently having suspension issues with a 2006 Chevy Trailblazer LS 4.2 liter V6

[@theuncanspan]

Is it worth it to change all the components except for the suspension? I just replaced my front suspensions stabilizer link and man it made a world of difference.

[@SeanFication]

Worn engine mounts or transmission mounts can also result in clunking noises.

[@1AAuto]

+SeanFication Thanks for the tip!

[@nomandad2000]

Word of warning, I messed up on ordering my part and I had to eat the cost for shipping it back. Lost $170. I was the one who messed up by not specifying that I had rear wheel drive vs 4 wheel drive, but had I ordered local and made this mistake, I would have gotten my full refund.

[@jimnicosia5934]

Turn the radio up louder.

[@daviswabusa5463]

How much is the suspension kit for Nissan hardbody

[@danny5.769]

Where can I take it to get it fix

[@reneramirez8922]

My steering wheel and front end of my 2001 ford f150 5.4 Xlt 2wd shakes at around 50- 60 mph. It does it sometimes, what could cause that?

[@jordanh.5345]

I have a 2011 ford escape, I just replaced my front end control arms (which needed to be fixed ). My car is making a clunking sound anytime I go over bumps or potholes. I just can’t figure out the problem, any ideas?

[@proxix567]

Mazda 3 2008, I replaced the rear sway bar links and rear struts and I still get lots of clicking while driving on any little bumps or non flat road

[@proxix567]

Clunking I meant

[@captainsillyguy0019]

when drving to bumping road it make squisy noise i did bring to workshop all there did putting some lupe 😂 or idk maybe slime making the noise go away that all the workshop guy do it does work but few day it start making noisy sound again (sorry no good in english)

[@coolkitty2075]

I think I d run if I saw a car like that 😂

[@erojiegodwin8956]

Bro I Will love to work with u

[@petrosvelijiyane6265]

My car it's always out of wheel alignment even if I fixed it immediately after I left the workshop its out again please help

[@danujaruchiranga1225]

👌👌👌👌

[@bartdaw6681]

Pitman arm is a good suspect.

[@mrsnakepit]

That car must be sleeping for a years for all those rusty hardware underneath

[@elai167]

Hi. I need crv1998 b20 engine

[@Mannyman2023]

Could be a nail in the tire

[@bryontharp5790]

Howmuch to do a whole drivrs sid door electric windobrokin door handle droke all the electric buttons and 2 new hingespot on to aligjn door slong with putt in dorr handle. To cable lock to thlatch that open the doot

[@larrylindstrom6083]

what about creaking when turning? 2011 Avalanche and almost every time I pull into my driveway the front end of the truck creaks (right turn)

[@1AAuto]

+@larrylindstrom6083 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@arkimrolle5022]

Where is this company located? 1A AUTO

[@1AAuto]

+Arkim Rolle Our video studio is located in Massachusetts.

[@shengduh8740]

I just took the car today to the dealer for a oil change and they told me today that I have to change both of my lower ball joints

[@320ifly]

Damn I had no idea there was a “check suspension” warning light on cars lol

[@biggdogg19]

Picked a car from the rustbelt.

[@brianrussell1565]

could be lose gass cap

[@mousa9437]

When I push on my fender make nose

[@tonezone99]

Only thing new is that oil filter

[@mauriceortiz1557]

Helfpul but too techinical #_#

[@deez6686]

U funny

[@bleedinblue5675]

…..obviously a California car.