Just got quoted $1100 to replace both sides on my wife’s car. Found the parts at autozone and got both parts for $330 total and had the whole job done in 2 hours thanks to this video!
This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on CZcams! thankful for this forum that allows me to research problems with my car ahead of a trip to the auto mechanic. (My son!)
Got Front Right strut done this afternoon..... Got so frustrated trying to get the back upper two nuts back in place I ended up doing a 50% cowling opening and it took 30 seconds to do those back two upper nuts..... I left the cowling screws out for now so I'll be able to do the front left strut in about 1/4 of the time.....
I know im randomly asking but does anybody know of a way to get back into an Instagram account? I was stupid lost the account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
@Roger Shane I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Have the parts to do the wife’s car, great video to help along the way. I’ve seen some where the tech removed the axel nut and slides the hub forward some. I see that move isn’t needed, if you work the assembly around a bit. Thanks.
Thanks! After seeing a couple videos of people making this repair much harder than it needed to be, I had to make one showing the easy way. Glad to see it is helping people!
I have a 2014 Ford Edge. Same noise from the passenger side strut mount. When replacing the struts can anyone tell me if is it necessary to get a front end alignment afterwards???
It is a 2013 with 97000 miles +/- Its the strut bearings with the issues, not so much the strut themselves...... Just seems logical to replace both assemblies rather than only the bearings only to have the struts fail in the near future
Nice instructions! Thank you. Quick question: Did you get an alignment after changing or is one needed? I changed mine, clunking sound went away! It appears the alignment is still good just by driving it, but not sure if I should have it aligned or not.
An alignment should be done for good measure. That being said, it’s been a few months and I still haven’t had it Aligned yet. It drives fine and doesn’t pull. I’ll be getting new tires soon, so I’ll just have it aligned then.
Hey hopefully you can answer this for me, but for the past 3 days, My 2008 Ford edge has been making a quick dudududu sound when I accelerate, especially on the highway. Do you think you know what it could be? I know that my drive shaft is gunna need some replacing soon and I think that's the main reason
@@6thGearGarage so when I got 0-25 mph my center console if you let your hand rest on it makes a dudududu sound so I think it's in the middle of my car.
I have a question when removing the two bolts from the wheel hub (still learning part names) and the strut my strut forces down and I can't bring it back up would I need a specific tool or am I doing something wrong? When I watch your video it doesn't force down at all
Did you remove the nut on the center at the top of the strut assembly top hat? If so that means the strut is no longer held together and compressing the spring, meaning the spring force is pushing the suspension down with a lot of force. This is a very dangerous situation because the spring could cause major damage to objects or people because of the extreme pressure it has on it. I'd have a professional mechanic bring spring compressors at this point instead of attempting to go further yourself.
@@6thGearGarage I appreciate the response I got it back together with some help of a buddy of mine and no I've never touched the bolts on top at all it was on a 2008 linclon mkx and I was replacing my lower ball joint
Two words for you, after watching you fight that back nut: basin wrench. After you release it using a regular open wrench, that's what you want to use to rotate it all the way up, when less torque is required but you want maximum rotation angle. It also replaces the angular wrench, by the way. About $15. If you aren't messing with plumber's tools and want to keep your dignified mechanic's status, then there is a Powerbuilt 2 Piece Spring-Loaded Auto Size Adjusting Crowfoot Wrench that could work as well. About $30 bucks the set with 2 sizes, but even the smaller may be too big for the space there. Otherwise, thank you for the instructive video!
Awesome video!! I love that yours is a 2011 just like mine and you didnt have to remove the axle nut (ive seen mixed where some say to remove it for the struts and others say you dont have to). Just had a quick question, im doing my struts in the next week or so and was told to not tighten/torque the strut nuts at the top by the cowl until the weight of the car is back on the wheels/on the ground. You didnt do that, so im assuming that doesnt really matter?
If you tighten them off the ground, I would check them once more when the car is back on the ground, only because now the weight of the vehicle is pushing up on the struts.
Hi there hopefully u can help me here please. I hear a lot clunking ever since i replaced the hub bearings so i replaced cv axles and still hearing it worse so i should do this or what do u suggest? I was thinking off replacing everything the swaybars and everything
So it has been some time since you replaced the OEM with the loaded assemblies. Have you noticed a difference in the ride (e.g. stiffer than the original or same)?
@@Alexjussme When the water pump gasket fails on these engines, it will often mix coolant with oil, due to the water pump being inside of the engine, behind the timing cover. Once coolant mixes with oil, it starves the bearings of lubrication, which sends metal shavings through the entire engine. Once I saw metal shavings on the screens of the VVT sensors, I knew it wasn't worth replacing the water pump and flushing the engine, because the engine would not be reliable in the long run. It might have lasted 500 miles or 5000+ miles, but I wasn't going to go through all the labor of replacing the water pump (or pay $1200+ to have it done) to find out. Plus while the WP is replaced, you're also supposed to replace chain, tensioners & more. It was a time vs money decision to part it out.
Man... great video... but how much does a can of WD40 cost??? You are very stingy with the spray.. a lot of these domestic bolts are held in with nylon nuts.. using inadequate spray actually works against you.. but other than that.. I was able to change both struts in 20mins.. first time working on one of these cars.
@@6thGearGarage well I'm blessed to be down South.... but the major benefit of greasing/anti-seizing bolts is for future repairs and ease of disassembly... and you know who would be the thankful mechanic usually is??? You've guessed it... you!
@@6thGearGarage How the ride compared to factory? I have heard mixed reviews. I am currently sitting here about to tackle the job but with separate parts and a spring compressor lol. But yours looked so much easier. Maybe I'll wait and see if you respond.
@@CCALASKANMALAMUTES It rides the same as the original suspension did, not harsher or softer. if you're in Ohio and want to buy mine, lmk. They're like new and I've been parting out the Edge because of engine problems.
Here are the links to the ones I bought shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-182888/11836652-P?ET&TRANS&TRNSCT&A_EC_TX_ORDCON%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&ITEM and shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-182889/11836365-P?ET&TRANS&TRNSCT&A_EC_TX_ORDCON%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&ITEM
3 years later and still being helpful. I’m replacing the cv axles so might as well do this too while I’m in there. Thank you.
Glad it helped!!
Just got quoted $1100 to replace both sides on my wife’s car. Found the parts at autozone and got both parts for $330 total and had the whole job done in 2 hours thanks to this video!
It makes me so glad to see this video helping people do the job at home and save a ton of $$$!
The front right strut was bad on my Edge, I was quoted almost $1000 to fix it. After watching this I did it myself and saved over $700! Thank you!
Glad to help!
How have your new struts held up over the past year ??
This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on CZcams! thankful for this forum that allows me to research problems with my car ahead of a trip to the auto mechanic. (My son!)
Excellent video, very helpful. I shoved a paper towel into the abyss behind the shock tower to catch the nut!!
Great tip!
Thanks for this video. Have to do this job on my daughter's car as soon as parts arrive. So helpful to know the cheats BEFORE starting the job!
Glad to see this video is still helping others!
Don't stop putting bloopers at the ends of your videos that's the best
Excellent video, with great tips and explanation
yooo thank you - just did the job :) no more clunking
Great to hear this video is still helping others!
Very straightforward and informational. Thank you!
Great video which helped me fix this on my mom's car. Thank you.
Glad it helped!!
My strut blew through the entire mount and performed a windshield cowling delete. Made accessing those upper bolts easy to access 🤣🤣
WOW How did that happen, rust?
@@6thGearGarage The bearing inside broke and nothing was left to hold the piston in when I hit a huge hole. Would be my guess.
Got Front Right strut done this afternoon..... Got so frustrated trying to get the back upper two nuts back in place I ended up doing a 50% cowling opening and it took 30 seconds to do those back two upper nuts.....
I left the cowling screws out for now so I'll be able to do the front left strut in about 1/4 of the time.....
Good idea!!
yes, i think this is my problem. well at least i hope it is, rather a cheap fix, considering.... Thank you! your presentation is stellar. ..
good video and easy to follow the instruction. well done
Great explanation, I even appreciated the technical part. Thank you so much for the video.
I know im randomly asking but does anybody know of a way to get back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid lost the account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me
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@Roger Shane I really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
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@Jay Edgar Glad I could help =)
Excellent video my dude, thank you
Have the parts to do the wife’s car, great video to help along the way.
I’ve seen some where the tech removed the axel nut and slides the hub forward some.
I see that move isn’t needed, if you work the assembly around a bit.
Thanks.
Thanks! After seeing a couple videos of people making this repair much harder than it needed to be, I had to make one showing the easy way. Glad to see it is helping people!
GREAT VIDEO!!! Thanks!!!
You're welcome!
Great video, thanks!!
Gracias
Try a ratcheting box wrench next time
I have a 2014 Ford Edge. Same noise from the passenger side strut mount. When replacing the struts can anyone tell me if is it necessary to get a front end alignment afterwards???
Yes you should get the alignment checked afterwards.
You might get lucky and the "after" repair alignment is still in spec..... But at least get it checked even if it ends up being good....
Thats what that clunking sound is 💀💀 🤷👌
Great job! Excellent instruction.
Excellent video. Thank you!
Doing struts tomorrow pending weather..... Our 2013 SEL has that EXACT bearing thunk / twang sound as you show about 5:02 point in the video.....
I just talked to someone else earlier with the same issue. Must be common on these cars.
It is a 2013 with 97000 miles +/-
Its the strut bearings with the issues, not so much the strut themselves...... Just seems logical to replace both assemblies rather than only the bearings only to have the struts fail in the near future
@@davidbloomberg9494 same here, the suspension was great... it’s just those bearings that were failing.
Nice instructions! Thank you. Quick question: Did you get an alignment after changing or is one needed? I changed mine, clunking sound went away! It appears the alignment is still good just by driving it, but not sure if I should have it aligned or not.
An alignment should be done for good measure. That being said, it’s been a few months and I still haven’t had it Aligned yet. It drives fine and doesn’t pull. I’ll be getting new tires soon, so I’ll just have it aligned then.
@@6thGearGarage thank you for the response. I just put new tires on recently, so like you said, I should probably go ahead and align it
Hey hopefully you can answer this for me, but for the past 3 days,
My 2008 Ford edge has been making a quick dudududu sound when I accelerate, especially on the highway. Do you think you know what it could be?
I know that my drive shaft is gunna need some replacing soon and I think that's the main reason
Can you tell where it's coming from?
@@6thGearGarage so when I got 0-25 mph my center console if you let your hand rest on it makes a dudududu sound so I think it's in the middle of my car.
@@nateconnelly5676 Is yours fwd or awd?
@@6thGearGarage it's an all wheel drive
@@nateconnelly5676 then I think you’re right, probably something to do with the driveshaft joint
Do you know what that part is to the left of the cv joint? The stud and nut sticking out? Any idea what they'd connect to?
The one pointing down? I think that's for the subframe.
I have a question when removing the two bolts from the wheel hub (still learning part names) and the strut my strut forces down and I can't bring it back up would I need a specific tool or am I doing something wrong? When I watch your video it doesn't force down at all
Did you remove the nut on the center at the top of the strut assembly top hat? If so that means the strut is no longer held together and compressing the spring, meaning the spring force is pushing the suspension down with a lot of force. This is a very dangerous situation because the spring could cause major damage to objects or people because of the extreme pressure it has on it. I'd have a professional mechanic bring spring compressors at this point instead of attempting to go further yourself.
@@6thGearGarage I appreciate the response I got it back together with some help of a buddy of mine and no I've never touched the bolts on top at all it was on a 2008 linclon mkx and I was replacing my lower ball joint
Two words for you, after watching you fight that back nut: basin wrench. After you release it using a regular open wrench, that's what you want to use to rotate it all the way up, when less torque is required but you want maximum rotation angle. It also replaces the angular wrench, by the way. About $15.
If you aren't messing with plumber's tools and want to keep your dignified mechanic's status, then there is a Powerbuilt 2 Piece Spring-Loaded Auto Size Adjusting Crowfoot Wrench that could work as well. About $30 bucks the set with 2 sizes, but even the smaller may be too big for the space there.
Otherwise, thank you for the instructive video!
Thanks for the tip on the wrench!
You mean a plumbing basin wrench?
I was quoted almost 1700$ just for the front struts and 700$ for the shocks.
Wow that's insane!
Awesome video!! I love that yours is a 2011 just like mine and you didnt have to remove the axle nut (ive seen mixed where some say to remove it for the struts and others say you dont have to).
Just had a quick question, im doing my struts in the next week or so and was told to not tighten/torque the strut nuts at the top by the cowl until the weight of the car is back on the wheels/on the ground.
You didnt do that, so im assuming that doesnt really matter?
If you tighten them off the ground, I would check them once more when the car is back on the ground, only because now the weight of the vehicle is pushing up on the struts.
@@6thGearGarage Thank you!! Will definitely do that!
Great video!! our 2014 edge bearings are locking up now!! Do you have to get an alignment done after installing them?
Yes, you should get an alignment just to be safe.
@@6thGearGarage ok. I kinda thought it might need one after that. 👍
Is that AWD or 2WD? Do you know if the installation is the same for both?
This one is 2wd. I’m guessing 4wd would be the same for the front struts.
Need some help on fitment. Is 2011 front struts will fit on 2007-2010? Thanks!
I think they should be the exact same fitment.
Hi there hopefully u can help me here please.
I hear a lot clunking ever since i replaced the hub bearings so i replaced cv axles and still hearing it worse so i should do this or what do u suggest?
I was thinking off replacing everything the swaybars and everything
It may be a loose bolt. I would check them all before replacing more parts.
@@6thGearGarage i did and no luck
It is a little frustrating
@@omarEltrombonero310 I would check the sway bar endlinks next then. They can get noisy over bumps when they wear out.
No need for an alignment when done ????
It should be aligned when replacing suspension parts. That's not something that I can do myself though. You'll need to take it to a shop.
So it has been some time since you replaced the OEM with the loaded assemblies. Have you noticed a difference in the ride (e.g. stiffer than the original or same)?
We no longer have the Edge, as the water pump failed on the highway. It was a great vehicle up until that point.
@@6thGearGarage While you had it, could you tell a difference between the OEM and aftermarket strut assemblies?
@@6thGearGaragecould you have not fixed the water pump... what happend when it went out
@@Alexjussme When the water pump gasket fails on these engines, it will often mix coolant with oil, due to the water pump being inside of the engine, behind the timing cover. Once coolant mixes with oil, it starves the bearings of lubrication, which sends metal shavings through the entire engine. Once I saw metal shavings on the screens of the VVT sensors, I knew it wasn't worth replacing the water pump and flushing the engine, because the engine would not be reliable in the long run. It might have lasted 500 miles or 5000+ miles, but I wasn't going to go through all the labor of replacing the water pump (or pay $1200+ to have it done) to find out. Plus while the WP is replaced, you're also supposed to replace chain, tensioners & more. It was a time vs money decision to part it out.
Is a front end alignment required after replacing front struts?
Yes the alignment should be done to ensure proper/even tire wear over time.
That noise has been killing me it had me worried like it was a knuckle or something
Stuff part of a shop rag into the gap behind the nuts so there is no chance they will fall into the abyss...
Great idea, thanks!
Man... great video... but how much does a can of WD40 cost??? You are very stingy with the spray.. a lot of these domestic bolts are held in with nylon nuts.. using inadequate spray actually works against you.. but other than that.. I was able to change both struts in 20mins.. first time working on one of these cars.
Yeah I should probable be hosing them down, might help prevent future rust on suspension parts!
@@6thGearGarage well I'm blessed to be down South.... but the major benefit of greasing/anti-seizing bolts is for future repairs and ease of disassembly... and you know who would be the thankful mechanic usually is??? You've guessed it... you!
Hay sir do I need to get my front end aligned after this or an I good ?
It is recommended, yes
@@6thGearGarage will do sir , thank you!!!
Hi
What brand did you use?
The one on the description from Amazon Trible six brand or Monroe from auto parts?
Do they are good?
Thanks!!!
I used Monroe but didn’t find a link for those online. They have held up great so far with no issues 👍
@@6thGearGarage thank you! For your quick response.
Great video, I will do my soon.
Thanks!
@@6thGearGarage How the ride compared to factory? I have heard mixed reviews. I am currently sitting here about to tackle the job but with separate parts and a spring compressor lol. But yours looked so much easier. Maybe I'll wait and see if you respond.
@@CCALASKANMALAMUTES It rides the same as the original suspension did, not harsher or softer. if you're in Ohio and want to buy mine, lmk. They're like new and I've been parting out the Edge because of engine problems.
Aliment needed after replacement???
Yes, alinement should be done
hey what brand its good to buy or do you have a link???
Here are the links to the ones I bought shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-182888/11836652-P?ET&TRANS&TRNSCT&A_EC_TX_ORDCON%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&ITEM
and shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-182889/11836365-P?ET&TRANS&TRNSCT&A_EC_TX_ORDCON%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20&ITEM
So are the bolts/nuts on the top 1/2 inch or 17MM?
Originally 17mm, then the replacements were 1/2”
How did you get the torque on the four nuts on top?
I just did them by feel with the regular wrenches. Not a bad idea to re-check them after a while.
@@6thGearGarage yea it seemed after you let the car off the stands the struts get a little more situated and needed more tightening
What brand were those?
Monroe
A just replaced de struts on my 2007 edge like 3 months ago and these new struts started to sound bad any ideas?
Does it sound bad going over bumps or is it clunking when you turn the steering wheel? One or both sides?
@@6thGearGarage mine were replaced six months ago. Had almost a rattling clank as I go over bumps. I suspect the center nut has loosened.
It takes 10 mins to remove cowl. As body shop tech it's worth the extra few mins you looking at 5 to 10 mins a nut in the back. Good video POOR ADVICE
It's not just the cowl cover, but the piece below it as well. If you can remove the entire cowl assembly in 10 mins, then go for it.
Take that ring off before working on a car !!!