How to Replace Front Struts Part 1
Well I’m finally getting this one up for you, sorry. It’s been a busy week and I just haven’t had the time to finish this one up but here it is in all its glory. Yes, it is something besides a Honda, in fact it’s a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. I do work on other cars just not that often since I know Honda’s and Acura’s so well. I hope to do a broad range of videos covering a wide range of subjects so keep watching, eventually I’ll get to your request. For now enjoy this video and if you use the spring compressors I did in this video be careful, like I said in the video I’ve seen people get hurt doing this do take it seriously. Part 2 www.youtube.com Visit me at EricTheCarGuy.com anytime ericthecarguy.com Stay dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from …
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25 Comments on “How to Replace Front Struts Part 1”
Thanks for the great video! Though I’m a seasoned home mechanic I never had to deal with struts, but my wifes Liberty is ready for some. I have thousands of tools but no spring compressor, do you recommend a particular type?
super nice video man! I’m about to attempt this on my friends car.
@MsBangora It may not be the struts, watch the video I did on finding suspension noises first so see if you can nail down the source before replacing any parts. Good luck.
ohh thanks for the advice cuz i drive XG300l and all of the suspension system make squeak noices. i think i can change rear ones after all lol.
@Bryanx89 That is a much safer set up, thanks for the comment.
nice vid Eric, the set i got is the KD Tool 3387, has a lock so it shouldn’t slip off. and i say that loosely
@brakedd Good luck and thanks for the comment.
@deadprezful I have no idea but it would be less than having them do the entire job.
Eric thanks for this video. . . . I need to do front struts on my 96 Grand Prix and will use this video as a guide. You’re the man. . . the shop wants hundreds and hundreds for the job but I simply can’t afford it. I’ll be lucky to afford the parts.
Without the compression tools would you suggest a ready mount strut with the spring already there? It is about 100 dollars more for the part, how much do you think it would cost for a shop to compress it?
@hieyeque1 I love comments like this, thank you for posting it.
Hey man! I replaced my struts on my Mitsubishi Galant following your video. . . . thank you so much for your time and help.
@EricTheCarGuy Ah, ok?
@rjh1217 I don’t do enough work to justify the expense at this time but that’s a great suggestion.
@dbflyboy917 That’s actually what I used to use before I got my compressor.
Do you think an electric impact wrench would be an appropriate equivalent to the air version?
I replace my front struts and they seem to work fine but when i go into a pot hole at high speed, i heard a knock as the when the wheel goes into the hole
Eric, why don’t you consider getting yourself a good clamshell type spring compressor?
They are so much safer than using those damn “strut sticks”.
@nutschTM That sucks, glad you got it sorted out.
i actually managed to bend both of my strut bolts ( on left side ) while taking them out with a metal hammer. . . . so, use a rubber one, or put a piece of wood over them while hitting.
also, that was before seeing this video
@gtofan2005 You might want to check to see if quick struts are available for that application as the come as a complete assembly, no spring compressing required. Another option is to remove the struts yourself and have a shop swap them out for you, then all you would have to worry about is the labor for swapping out the struts.
@EricTheCarGuy i’am debate n on weather i want to do this. need to replace the rear coils on my gto but all i can come up with is a set of 4 eibach and i dont’ want to spend 750 bucks to have a shop do it.
@gtofan2005 Yea if your not careful you can get hurt doing this.
i know a guy that tried to take a shortcut and the spring whacked him in the head.
@mikerelli50 No the suspension parts will have nothing to do with the boot. As for the vibration that is most likely a tire or tire balance issue. You might try rotating the tires to start.