How to Replace Front Shocks
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- How to replace shock absorbers. Learn how to replace front shocks quickly and easily with no special tools required. Follow the step by step video and you can fix your own car and save a lot of money!
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I love the clear camera work and lack of distracting background music.
Background music is overused in YT videos.
i wanna change so many things on the used truck i bought because of you. Shame on you for making such good and informative videos Chris!
haha I am glad you caught the bug!
Same here!
Hey Chris! Huge fan of your channel. Been learning a lot lately. If you have a moment to answer an inquiry, it would be so appreciated. I recently had the car's shock absorbers changed and not 6 months later, they tell me it's now defective. Note that I had the left and right front shock changed a month apart due to the store's stock. Am I in the right here if I claim warranty and ask them to replace both shocks as a quick google search indicated that shocks should be changed every 50,000 miles? Stay awesome man. Love your channel!
@@k.sozed.5829 If you find a recent vid of his and ask the same question you should have a better chance of him answering it he checks some vids for new comments
I’m trying to find a tool set for cheap any ideas guys? I need a breaker bar and at least a socket set
Your videos are exactly what how-to videos should be:
- how to tell when there's an issue in the first place
- which tools you'll need to fix it
- clear establishing shots showing the relative positions of all the parts you're working on
- clear tight, detail shots showing any particulars
I'm actually working on a series of support-type videos for the large company i work for, and i've gotten a lot of good notes from your series here (aside from learning how to work on my own car). Well done and can't wait to see new videos in the future!
gdogbert001 Thanks a lot man! I do my best to make the most clear and concise videos out there and I am glad you are learning a lot!
paddy perez Usted es bienvenido! Gracias por el "gritar" de Colombia usted! Me alegra que mi "cómo" videos son útil e instructiva. Manténgase en sintonía para muchos más.
ChrisFix good job like the fact you communicated with someone to
who doesn't speak English :)
ChrisFix with the Spanish 🤗👏🏼👏🏼
Hey Chris, instead of jacking up the truck to make the bottom of the shock sit flat, you could also turn the shock around so the angles line up. Great videos though 👌
If you make a all Spanish video I’d respect you so much. Hell I already do. Good work
ProtectionDirect It really doesnt need to be that tight. It just has to be tight enough so that the rubber expands to the edge of the washer (as I showed in the video). If you got that rubber expanded, then you are good to go!
You've saved the public millions of dollars with these videos. Not to mention made the roads a safer I just want to say I appreciate the channel.
Thanks man! I never thought of it that way! Glad the roads are safer and I am saving the public a lot of money!
+Aaron Sargent for some reason I cannot reply to your comment but I hope you see this. I have no particular kit that I like because most of them try to maximize the number of "pieces" and it is useless stuff like a bunch of different screwdriver bits. I need to make a video on my tool box. I basically started with smaller different tool sets and combined them. If I were you I would get a good set of wrenches in both metric and in sae. Most common size nuts and bolts is 8mm through 18mm and get the same range for SAE. Then, get a 1/4in ratchet, 3/8in ratchet, and 1/2in ratchet and a lot of sockets. They make long sockets and short ones. Also, get a long breaker bar (This is a MUST). A breaker bar will save you from so much frustration. When I first started, I didnt even know about a breaker bar and I slipped old pipe over the wrench lol. Then you can look for other basics that you might want like screw drivers, hammers, and specialized tools that you think will be useful. To start off, I would go to Harbor Freight because their prices are really cheap and for hand tools, they really are not that bad (lifetime warranty is a plus). I will make a video on my tool box in a few weeks. Let me know if you have any other questions. Oh, and if you really want a kit to start off, harbor freight has a pretty decent mechanics kit that wont break the bank. Check it out.
Thanks Chris!
Maybe it's time to make a video of your new sonic tools setup that you have in your garage now, love to see what you have
do u have a video to replace a front strut
ChrisFix
quick question man I noticed when you replace shocks you don't replace to a Bilstein , fox , rancho etc ..
is it because you standby Monroe shocks or do you feel that closer to oem is better
obviously it's not the money lol
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Your videos are awesome Chris!!! Both my front and rear shocks went out on my 2002 Mazda B3000. Your videos are so visually and instructionally clear and easy to follow. Plus they saved me so much money while teaching me more about my truck. Thank you Chris! And please keep making more videos!! =D
adventson Thank you for putting MY thoughts into words 😃.
Thanks Chris, I watched your videos and tackled the front and rear shocks on my 1999 Ranger that I just bought 3 weeks ago. I also cleaned my mass air flow sensor as well. Your videos are very thorough. I got several co-workers to watch and they are hooked. Keep up the good work.
+Sully Cop Awesome man! I am glad the videos are helpful and nice work!
I am in "shock" because of how quick and easy this is.
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get out
RealDarkFilm
took me a while to absorb that joke... i better bounce out of here
lolz
right. I think the mechanic that worked on my wife's car was talking on the phone and having lunch in the wheel weld for about an hour
Thanks for the guidelines Chris. I changed out the front and rear shocks on my 2008 Ford Ranger 3.0 tortion bar truck today(took about 6 hours total for all)! For the front, both top nuts snapped off about 3/5 the way up (I'm in Canada where they aren't shy with salt) but came off nonetheless. I used a double wrench for extra torque to snap the passenger nut on top of the assembly. Took about 3-4 hours total dealing with the rusty situation. One of the shocks failed and exploded on me after removing, but probably due to the twisting during removal. As a reminder to DIY mechanics, never point the ends toward yourself when analyzing the compression of the shock after dismount, esp with old rusty parts! The nut below the bottom washer and bushing was somewhere between 3/4" and 18- 17mm due to rust swelling and I had to experiment with what size I could hammer on. My top nut was 15mm for both sides. Plenty of WD40 helped to penetrate the rusty parts. On the driver side, the lower nuts snapped the bolts coming off, but the passenger ones had to be fully ratcheted off. A 4lb hammer tapped to the bottom of the shock removed it from the lower control arm mount on both sides. Thank you for the detailed guides for these tasks on this model. I lucked out with having a similar model to your truck! Taker easy bud.
Seriously the best how-to videos. Short, clear video, good instructions. Thumbs Up'd and Sub'd.
Thanks a lot Aaron! I try hard to make the best "how to" videos I can! Thanks for the thumbs up and welcome aboard!
it is the greatest blessing of my life that chrisfix also owns a ford ranger, every video you have done with your mazda has saved me so much time and money, if it wasn't for your videos my best mate would be in a scrap yard, thanks man.
I decided after watching 30 or so of your videos you are the best on here by miles. In another life you would make a fantastic teacher. All i want to do now is work on my car.
I'm done watching kilmer.... Keep punching out those videos buddy!!
Thanks Chris, your videos on your b-3000 have been very helpful working on my 2002 b-3000 dual sport your truck is very similar to mine except I don't have 4 wheel drive .Just did the front and rear shocks . The only thing I did differently was I didn't jack the truck up , I just turned the wheel so I could get In there cleaned the threads up real good with a wire brush and sprayed them with the homemade penetrater things came apart fairly easily now I have new shocks all the way around my truck Thank You so Much for the great videos you post on here !!!!!!
Thanks for all the time and effort you put into all of your videos. I recently bought a 1999 Ford Ranger that needs some work and I have my trusty 2002 Subaru Legacy I'm starting to work on myself. Manuals are a great reference, but it really helps to be able to see the process especially when one isn't familiar with all the technical terms for parts yet. Thanks again! Nick
I want to say thank you for you video about fixing front shocks on the Ranger. I have 2011 ford ranger that I got back in 2012. I just recently replaced all 4 shocks on my truck. But knowing and seeing how you did the front shocks really helped and made changing mine much more easier. The video was clear and straight to what is needed and that there. I have seen other video's on replacing my shocks and they were good but I find your was a lot better. And gave me bit more confident about doing my on work on my truck. So thank you very much.
I do want to know after I changed my shocks I did have sway bar link snap on me there few days after. But getting under my truck and seeing that issue and how suppose on the other side I was more than able and felt the ability to replace them as well, which I was able to pretty easy. Down side is I am hearing a slight knocking or clunking on the front left driver side as I drive. This only seems to happened when I reverse out of my drive way and when driving down the road. Not sure if there is something loss or possiblity when then sway bar link snapped that it may have damaged something else. So far I have looked multiple times under the truck and not seeing anything as of yet.
Fantastic video! I watched it twice, went outside and replaced the front shocks on my 99 Ranger. Really enjoying your channel in general.
I must have watched 3 other front shock videos for my ford ranger and this was by far the best and most descrptive.
Hey Chris thanks for all the videos you put out to help people work on their cars. I just finished up installing my front shocks. It wasnt as hard as i thought it would be. Your a good man for helping others with your knowledge. Keep up the great work my friend.
+Joe Pedroza awesome Joe!
Good Video, very concise. I have a 1991 Mazda B2200 Ext. Cab, Automatic trans with O.D. I'll be changing out all the shocks on it. This video was helpful. Thanks. Had the truck since 1994, put LIFETIME shocks on it from Auto Zone. You buy the shocks, take the old one's back, you get your money back. Truck now has 278,800 miles, and have changed the shocks out several times since 1994. Auto Zone is my parts supplier, and always remember me, as to what I've bought there. Thanks again for the Great Video. Love the CZcams videos.
Chris your video quality and the way you explain everything is superb. You have an extraordinary talent. Thanks for sharing the valuable stuff.
Always brilliant, thorough, fun, and non-presumptive.
Man I love your videos, because of your clear explanations and camera work.
Thanks!
Chris, you are so good. Really! Man, you make things seem so easy. Excellent detailed explanations and so professional. To avoid beimg ripped off (which is so common here in the Philippimes), car owners ought to watch ur vdos. Thanks Chris, you truly inspire...
Make sure you get struts that come with new bottom bolts! I had to Frankenstein some bolts and nuts together. I sure hope they hold 😂
Thanks for your vid Chris you really have helped countless people with your videos. I hope you make a lot of money for your time
Thanks a lot! And I wish haha
This is great! I was doubting doing it myself until this video. I called my local tire discounters and the estimated me for all around shocks for $650!!! I'm deffinatly doing it myself now.
You got this! It is really easy. Just take your time and reference the video. I will also answer any questions you have. Good luck and let me know how it goes!
omg these car shops are a rip off smh
This one shop quoted me 600 for just the front shocks
was just quoted $900 for just front shocks wtf
My local shop only charges $30 per shock lol
I love that I have the same truck as you, it makes life so pleasant when its time to ChrisFix anything on the truck!.
Great video Chris, thanks for helping out the public. Wish there would be more mechanics as honest and helpful as yourself.
Manguz24 Thanks! I am glad the video was helpful! Definitely consider subscribing! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!
You're awesome dude.. The videos are high quality and very easy to follow. Thanks for saving me a crap load of money.
Hey Chris, I replaced my front shocks yesterday on my 95 Ranger, just need to rear set next weekend. Thanks for posting these vids. I probably saved myself at least a couple hundred dollars if I would of taken it to shop someplace. After shocks, I have to repair my bench seat on driver side. The spring let a few year back , the seat looks pretty knarley. Already spotted a couple good vids on quick fixes on seat repair. Thanks again.
Used your video to finally change my two front shocks in my 2002 Nissan xTerra! It was super easy...nearly the same as your video. I had one bolt on the top and one bolt on the bottom. The only issue I had was how to compress the shock to get it back in and aligned. I basically just had to push down with all my strength to compress it enough to put it into the top hole.
I couldn't afford to do all of them at the same time so I just did the fronts. Saving up now so I can do the rear ones!
Thanks for much for your fantastic videos...they give ordinary people courage to try these things themselves and save money!
+Jeffrey B Awesome Jeffrey! That is what I like to hear! Glad the videos are helpful and nice work!
Great video and camera work
+Fernando Gaxiola Thanks!
Love it man I watch these any time I need some extra help. U the MAN
Great explanation, dude!...Very clear and accurate, even to the detail of the mounting bolt not being flush with the 'Control Arm'....And for pointing out to make sure those 'Rubber Bushings' are 'Dead Center'....I am not much on 'Torque Measurements', but you are absolutely correct in doing so...Good job, dude!
Hi Chris I’ll speak for everyone that’s subscribed to this amazing channel we need more videos it’s boring in CZcams without you please upload more I already watched most of your uploads
Thanks
Eliran from Israel
Hi Chris. I did a front shock replacement today on my neighbor's 2006 Ford Ranger and the job came out just like you showed it on this video. Great minds think alike. Keep up the good work. Love all of your videos. I think you are the most helpful car guy on youtube. Thanks.
Awesome! I am glad the videos are helpful and nice work!
Thanks Chrisfix! After watching many of your videos, and doing many repairs that I thought I'd never be able to do, I have to say thank you very much for your videos. And I wonder if anyone else has subconsciously started to say "good" after completing a step?
I agree w/ ALL of what Derik wrote and YES< I now say, "good!" LOL
I've been backyard mechanicing for 40 odd years and by far, Chris has been the best advisor I could have ever found to help an old guy out with working on newer vehicles!
Oh, and just to clarify,,, my name is NOT Kat! It's Jim... I am using the wife's PC! :0
glad you said something about what the bushings should look like as you tighten...If you have a shock that has a rubber bushing to it, is tightening it down to the size of the round metal the same procedure?
My favorite channel. Thanks Chris
Thanks!!!
Well I got my rear and front shocks changed. I'm glad I found your videos. It's nice to see it before you actually do it. I'm not very mechanical but got er done. I feel very butch right now. Lol.
Great videos hope you keep doing them
Kevin Rovelli Thanks Kevin! Glad the video helped you see what you had to do and you go the job done! Nice work! That is a good feeling right!!!!! And dont worry, more videos to come! I publish new videos every Thursday and there will potentially be a video Monday (lets call this bonus video mondays), if I have something to publish.
Ty for your videos, they have saved me alot of money. I noticed yesterday my shock i had replaced didn't look right and I could move the whole shock side to side. I had a garage do them 2 years ago, but no more....
Thanks man. Your videos help me so much. I've learned a lot and fixed quite a few things. I even did full brake changes on my front end. I'll be doing my shocks soon
Awesome! That is what I like to hear!
Great video and explanation as you went along. Keep up the good work.
I'm diggin' your videos dude! I can't remember if it was one of your videos or not, but when I first started using the youtube source for mechanical help it was for a serpentine belt on my Corolla. I can't remember how much the dealer wanted, but it took me like 10 minutes and that was without an auto-tensioner on my car. I couldn't believe how easy that was. I know there's some more complex stuff, but there's a lot that you've done/demonstrated on here that I would've just paid someone else to do that I will now do on my own. It's not just about the money savings either, it's about pride, something fun to do, and just all around making sure my car is well taken care of. I've been to the Jiffy Lubes and the Wal-Marts for oil changes and such and will NEVER go back, even in a pinch. Now I'm waiting for the rear shocks video. :-) Thanks again!
Paul Hood Thanks a lot Paul! I am glad my videos have helped teach you! And you are exactly right, the money savings are great but the self pride, knowing you did the job right, and the fun factor make it all worth it!
Your tutorials are so easy to follow! Thanks
+oiboy626 Great! I am glad the videos are helpful!
chris, your videos are so informative! i want to soup up my 2009 toyota camry hybrid because of you. thank you so much for your wisdom :)
Thanks, really helpful, clearly-presented video!
Mate your videos are great! I am just a basic car maintenance bloke but your videos show me how less scary it is to change worn bits on my car. I own a 2004 4wd Ford Courier (Mazda) dual cab ute and its been making a terrible grinding noise on the front right when on full lock. I might get under it to see what the issue is.....thanks again mate
Hi Chris, love your videos, very informative. If I could ask you one thing, How can you find out specific torque settings when you are doing jobs like this on your car ? I drive a Grand Vitara and will be changing the rear shocks soon and I would like to retighten all the nuts to thier correct torque's.
Good informative video, no useless background music, Good editing. New subscriber!
GREAT DETAIL YOUNG MAN , AWESOME .
You explained very clear. I watch your video many times before I replace it with my friend. Thank you so much brother !
cnguyen616 Awesome! That is what I like to hear!
This is an superb video. Very clear instructions. Thanks!
Hey Chris, how can you fix a truck that has alot of play when steering I enjoy your videos they are very helpful
This was a very clear instructional.
Hi Chris! i´m learning a lot thanks to your videos, just one question where do you find information about the amount of torque needed to bolt a screw??? i can´t find anything about my car! thanks.
Thanks again Chris. I replaced my front shocks today but was unsure how how to tighten the top of the fwd shocks. My trucks mx manual said tighten to 40ftlbs and that didn't sound right given the rubber.
Good presentation. Thank you!
Great video as always Chris
Question:
I had all 4 shocks replaced in my accord 2004 (200k miles)
But car still feels harsh and hard on bumps
Any idea why???
good job! no B>S. to have to endure and skip through as well as info that is not pertaining to the topic Straight to it. No nonsense and informative , well done bud !! I appreciate it immensely
Hi Chris! Thank you firstly for your informative video. I am wondering if you noticed that the original metal gasket and rubber boot are bigger than the new ones?
Hey cris nice video very helpful I just got a quick question so I bought a couple of shocks and i have to install the bar pin on them is there any easy way without ripping the bushing?
I was doing this job today on my 2002 Ford Ranger. I had ordered 2 new Monroe front shocks. Got the first one done no problem, then opened up the box with the 2nd shock in it and it was missing one of the rubber bushings! I couldn't re-use one of the old ones either cuz they were way different and very old and messed up. Extremely Frustrating!! Now I have to drive around with one good shock and one bad one until Monroe sends me another bushing! Great vids btw Chris, I have learned a lot from you- thank you very much!
Mike A-strong Dang that stinks and is unacceptable! Hopefully they are getting you that bushing to you fast! I am glad you are learning a lot Mike!
AMAZING VIDEOS you have officially helped me fix my entire front end!
Rachel Kersting AWESOME! That is what I like to hear! Good work!
Great video! Thank you. Hoping to see that video on 'How to Diagnose a Bad Shock' soon. Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
In law just gave me his 04 Ranger and ive been watching these videos for years man. I already did my entire front end steering and suspension by just watching these videos! Mazda and Ranger GANG TAP IN!
This has been really helpful, I have a 1967 Buick Skylark Sport Coupe and I plan to do this to my front shocks when I have the time. I knew how the rear shocks get replaced, but wasn't so sure what I will be expecting for the fronts. Since the front shock of your Mazda is exactly the same set up as the front shock of my Buick, I realized that its not as hard as I thought it might be. Your video is very informative and clear. Thanks ChrisFix! =D
+Dustin DaHusky Awesome! Good luck!
Youre freakin awesome watched you do this and im going to help myself, called places to assist some refused cause i didnt buy from them, and others wanted way way to much for the job, i will get this done thanks im not mechanic but grew up around cars will give feedback
Thank you for such a good video.
Hey Chris there is no link to the video about symptoms of bad shock absorber in the description. As u said 2:25.
really u r one of the best in this field thanks
Hey man I love your videos! You've saved me a ton of money. Thank you so much!
AWESOME! Glad the videos are helpful! Remember to give the videos a "thumbs up" (it helps me out, thanks!).
Thanks for the quality video. This is helpful!
I enjoy your videos their always helpful.
Subscribed great simple to the point
Welcome aboard! Thanks a lot!
Amazing work! Keep it up!
hello Chris, do you have any video about how to change engine mounts? and thanks for your videos their really helpful!
Thanks, Chris...clear and easy to follow, as usual!!
Thanks man! Appreciate the feedback!
Do you have a video on how to change rear coil springs and shocks?
very helpful. thank you very much
I appreciate the instructions
Hey I am new to working on cars and your videos are by far the best. What brand jackstands do you use, my ramps do not give me comfortable room to work under my vehicle.
Your vids are super helpful man! Thanks so much!
Glad the videos are helpful.
great videos fantastic job
Thanks for the help. Ill be able to do this no problem. Keep up the awesome work.... Subscribed and like!!!!
Thank you ChrisFix this help me out a lot
Great! Glad the video was helpful! Remember to "thumbs up" the video (it helps me out, thanks!).
Thanks for your video
Would you not need a new bump stop kit as well for shock absorbers like with the bearing, dust cap and lock nut? Or just the shock absorber itself is fine?
Good job young man
Learning alot. Thanx Dude.
+Imtiaz Cassim That is the goal!
Wow I didn't really how easy this was thanks man.
Ryan Carpenter Yea man, most stuff is "easy" once you see how it is done. Glad the video was helpful!
Nice video, very helpful
Thanks! Remember to give the video a "thumbs up" (it helps me out, Thanks)!
Hi Chris. I replaced front & rears shocks plus front struts on nissan versa/tiida 2008. Car rides firmer now but the real issue is that I still feel the car vibrate/noisy over bumps / rough roads. Its like the sound doesn't damp out on rough roads. Should I also replace the spring coils front & rear as they are the same ones. Car has done 146K miles to it. Thanks
I was about to ask whats the difference between struts n shocks and then you answered it.. i might consider changing my vehicle struts/shocks. thank you
Great video
nice job very useful
hey Chris, I have coil overs on my honda, and think I should replace my shocks in the future but with my coil overs would the shock sizes be different than stock?
Hi Chris, love the straight forward videos! For struts I have heard that it is better to torque the bottom nuts after the vehicle is on the ground. Otherwise you may get a large abnormal ride height. Is this true? Or is it because you have shocks in this case that you can torque it before lowering it.
Bobby Abraham Thanks man! Nope, not true. You can torque the bolts wherever you want. The right height is set by the spring on a strut so it is constant.
Do you have any recommendations for doing this on a smaller car such as an 05 honda accord?