How to Install a COMPLETELY New Front Suspension in your Car or Truck

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  • čas přidán 19. 04. 2019
  • Learn how to replace the ENTIRE front suspension of your car in this two episode series. Here I will show you how to install a brand new wheel bearing, ball joints, control arms, tie rod, strut, and axle.
    The ball joint and wheel bearing has to be pressed into the knuckle and I have a bunch of tips and tricks to make that easy. I show how to properly install a tie rod (safely) and get an accurate measurement so you can get the car aligned. I also show you how to properly torque down bolts with bushings so you don't tear them. The rest of the suspension parts are pretty simple to install and then we go for a ride to see how much better the car handles!
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    How to Replace Wheel Bearing: • How to Replace a Front...
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    Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
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  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +3278

    I am pumped now that the suspension is all good and the surprise at the end of the video! We are gonna have some fun with this car!
    PS I will have a car meetup in Toronto Canada this Tuesday. Check my stories on CZcams, Instagram or Facebook page for more info!!!

  • @2dfx
    @2dfx Před 5 lety +6082

    Can you imagine having ChrisFix as your neighbour?
    ...doorbell rings
    "HEY GUY, ChrisFix here, and I need about a cup of sugar to make some medium strength cupcakes"

  • @DONphantasmo
    @DONphantasmo Před 5 lety +763

    The best thing on youtube will be... A Chrisfix Ebay Turbo install video.... I promise you, it'll be the best install video ever!!!

  • @silvesterjordan9920
    @silvesterjordan9920 Před rokem +228

    Chris you are the MAN!! I have saved $2700 in car repairs by doing it myself watching your videos. You are one of the best car repair instructors on CZcams. My car is running so much smoother and with excellent response. Thank you for taking the time to show the world how to do car repairs the RIGHT WAY!!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před rokem +36

      Glad to help and nice work!

  • @lasseiversen5230
    @lasseiversen5230 Před 2 lety +203

    ChirsFix, a kind of guy that returns tools in a better condition than when he picked them up. Good guy Chris.

    • @cdipierro
      @cdipierro Před 2 měsíci

      😂I can see the meme now. “Borrows tools, returns them cleaned and polished”

  • @Feather__
    @Feather__ Před 4 lety +2889

    What Chris loves:
    -his family
    -drifting
    -cars
    -soapy wooder
    -Cooper
    -blinker fluid
    -medium strength thread locker

  • @incidentshappen
    @incidentshappen Před 3 lety +2234

    I really enjoy how Chris' wife/mother is presumably totally fine with a driveway full of cars being worked on and a garage full of tools, but bearings in the freezer - thats where they draw the line.

    • @OutOfTheBoxThinker1
      @OutOfTheBoxThinker1 Před 3 lety +94

      yeah ! when they know how much money he generates from youtube they should more than fine with whatever is happening in that driveway lol

    • @Jasiel.95
      @Jasiel.95 Před 3 lety +18

      why doesn't this have more likes?

    • @husamettinakar2297
      @husamettinakar2297 Před 2 lety +4

      Why?

    • @shepshepson
      @shepshepson Před 2 lety +103

      It's actually his mother lol, but your so right lmfao

    • @maltesko-nw4nf
      @maltesko-nw4nf Před 2 lety +10

      @@shepshepson hence why he said wife/mother

  • @matthewscott2299
    @matthewscott2299 Před 2 lety +665

    Chris, Your videos have been so helpful. My son is 16 and just bought his first car and we've been working on it and watching your videos for guidance. Thank you for what you do! Your presentation, quality, and content are unmatched on CZcams. The videos are easy to watch and extremely informative. Once again, Thank you.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 2 lety +92

      Thanks a lot! I'm glad the videos have been providing guidance on his car!

    • @Lovesausage269
      @Lovesausage269 Před rokem +14

      How’s the car going 9 months later?

    • @A-Karim2003
      @A-Karim2003 Před rokem +2

      @@Lovesausage269 damn 8 months later and he still didn’t reply to you. How do you feel sir?

    • @Lovesausage269
      @Lovesausage269 Před rokem +4

      @@A-Karim2003 I can only assume they didn’t do a very good job and are still in a coma

    • @A-Karim2003
      @A-Karim2003 Před rokem +4

      @@Lovesausage269 I think the kid got into an accident and died.

  • @stevenmorris2293
    @stevenmorris2293 Před měsícem +6

    Watching in 2024. Thanks Chris.This is Gold !

  • @filthysoap96
    @filthysoap96 Před 5 lety +768

    Nice I've been waiting to put my car back together since the last video

    • @schaumi9038
      @schaumi9038 Před 5 lety +14

      nice, i also startet rebuilding the front suspension of my 1999 audi TT after i saw the last video ;)

    • @JG-wt5yh
      @JG-wt5yh Před 5 lety +1

      Lol

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +103

      Nice! Now you know the proper way to do it! Luckily you only had to wait a week. Could have been a month!

    • @Abdullah..S
      @Abdullah..S Před 5 lety +34

      Most importantly, it does not need sooaaapy waader

    • @JG-wt5yh
      @JG-wt5yh Před 5 lety +3

      ChrisFix oof

  • @shawnfri1215
    @shawnfri1215 Před 5 lety +4084

    I find it funny that you buy your mom a car and you’re not allowed to put a balljoint in the freezer lol. Great Vid!👍🏼

  • @jamesnewman5204
    @jamesnewman5204 Před 3 měsíci +18

    While i don't see myself rebuilding the entire front end, this was a very informative video & gave me a better understanding of the front end of the vehicle

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I'm glad you still found the video informative!

  • @gabriellenojaim261
    @gabriellenojaim261 Před rokem +79

    Amazing the knowledge that people can gain ...I wondered about how Chris was as a kid...who did he look up to...how was he introduced to mechanics/cars ...and who ultimately fostered that interest turning it into the thing that helps US...the REST of the world!? Kudos to his mentor and kudo's to Chris for having such a generous spirit to share with us!

    • @neoanderson4840
      @neoanderson4840 Před rokem +2

      True. Good observation

    • @jontark48
      @jontark48 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Idk if you've already checked this out but his appearance on Graham Stephens' podcast clarifies some more about his story 🤠

  • @konnerobe3112
    @konnerobe3112 Před 5 lety +307

    25:21 casually has turbo kit on the ground

    • @ell8711
      @ell8711 Před 5 lety +2

      @@NoName-tm8pn lol

  • @kakutasu8431
    @kakutasu8431 Před 4 lety +1526

    "Always lubricate the shaft so it doesn't go in dry"
    - Chrisfix 2019

  • @marklowe7431
    @marklowe7431 Před 2 lety +53

    I've been doing this for many decades. Even though you're using hand tools and no full fitted workshop it's very clear you know what you're doing. A lot of very good guidance for those that don't. Really good videos Chris.

  • @GabrielRuiz702
    @GabrielRuiz702 Před rokem +12

    I work at a dealership and I started watching your videos when I was a porter at the beginning of 2022.. I’m doing main shop work now on the side and I’ve gotten so much better by watching your videos. Thanks Man !

  • @yigithan3713
    @yigithan3713 Před 5 lety +894

    Still cant understand who would dislike Chris' videos...

    • @ADGaming-7619
      @ADGaming-7619 Před 5 lety +93

      Obviously its mechanics that charge outrageges prices to do this job lol

    • @kennethebel7726
      @kennethebel7726 Před 5 lety +49

      @@ADGaming-7619 I'm a mechanic and I have no say in how much I get paid for fixing a car. I get paid a set amount of money for each job I do. The other day I spent 3 hours chasing wires and I only got paid an hour of labor. It's the shop who makes all the money lol. Plus most mechanics/technicians love Chrisfix, ETCG, Humble Mechanic, EE, and that one guy who rails lines of coke and sleeps in his trunk. Even the older guys watch these. You can learn a lot even from DYIers

    • @dennisbalane4082
      @dennisbalane4082 Před 5 lety +19

      Dislikes came from those who didn't grasp the instructions at first try😀.

    • @intellectracoon
      @intellectracoon Před 4 lety +19

      ASSHOLES ... ASSHOLES DISLIKE THEM ,THE GUY IS JUST TRYING TO HELP.

    • @S8LAD
      @S8LAD Před 4 lety +8

      haters, who else? lol

  • @ScatPackin
    @ScatPackin Před 4 lety +758

    Thread locker companies love him..
    Mechanic shops hate him!

  • @videos-for-friends
    @videos-for-friends Před 2 lety +22

    Thanks for making cars not scary for me. Doing your own work and saving huge amounts of money feels so good.
    You’re doing a great thing with this channel, Chris.

  • @denisfmd5023
    @denisfmd5023 Před rokem +8

    I rewatched part 1 and 2 about 13 times. I can't wait for Rear suspension video

  • @theitalianwarlord2954
    @theitalianwarlord2954 Před 5 lety +1735

    Nobody:
    Chrisfix: "Let's put on some medium strength thread locker."

    • @leole1870
      @leole1870 Před 5 lety +12

      Lmao

    • @dot7107
      @dot7107 Před 5 lety +29

      We use salt...

    • @goose-gamer2314
      @goose-gamer2314 Před 5 lety +6

      But the bolt will come lose if you don't put medium strength threadloker on it

    • @alexafa316
      @alexafa316 Před 5 lety +1

      @Livin Vids he's just trolling

    • @1Steph
      @1Steph Před 5 lety +3

      @Livin Vids he's trolling, salt will rust metal

  • @Concolorproductions
    @Concolorproductions Před 5 lety +90

    anyone else find these soothing af?? literally watching this with a drink. confidence that its helpful and true, but also entertaining. Quality content sir.

  • @David_Musicpro
    @David_Musicpro Před měsícem +2

    Hi Chris, like all of your DIY videos, this one is just as amazing! I just recently aquired a 2005 Saturn Ion 2, Pacific Blue, 4 door coupe, with 5 speed manual transmission with over 214,000 miles, in desperate need of having its loose front end steering suspesion replaced. I have a realatively good idea of the time and the work needed to get the job done, and you shared several valuable tips on making it that much more easier. Thank you for being such an inspiration to all and your care and attention to detail. Great work on your step-by-step detailed explaination and excellent video editing. Your videos and your sense of humor make your videos so much fun to watch! Thank you!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před měsícem

      Thanks a lot! Good luck with the car!

  • @williammeyers9403
    @williammeyers9403 Před rokem +3

    My favorite part is “I’d get in trouble for that” under his breath so relatable you are my favorite CZcamsr weather it was ur mom or ur wife I feel u bro, ur videos are the BEST, you’re a real one

  • @ejoautovideos
    @ejoautovideos Před 5 lety +611

    Chrifix probably puts threadlocker on the lid of his milk jugs 🤣
    Jokes aside, awesome video as usual!

  • @bhstone1
    @bhstone1 Před 5 lety +347

    ChrisFix adds medium strength thread locker to his pancakes.

  • @matthewkroenke5630
    @matthewkroenke5630 Před rokem +3

    I just bought an 08 volvo c30 t5 and the entire suspension needs replaced and both estimates for work was over 3 grand. Nearly half of what I bought the car for. This is pure gold. Got the parts on order since I already had 3/4ths the tools needed for this.
    Thanks!

  • @jesusramos778
    @jesusramos778 Před rokem +3

    This is cool thank you! I'm learning from ZERO here. I had to watch it like 6 times to understand the whole thing, I was stuck on the lower arm installation and then I realized those bushings are not shown in the beginning neither the Strut fork. Thanks man!

  • @Bigiron429
    @Bigiron429 Před 5 lety +499

    Me at auto zone: hey Chrisfix said I can rent bearing installer
    Auto zone employee: who tf is Chrisfix

    • @hamzahabukhajil899
      @hamzahabukhajil899 Před 5 lety +89

      Chrisfix : hey guys, Chrisfix here and am bout woop your ass if you don’t rent your tools for free to my subscribers

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +66

      Most of them know of me which is nice and they all rent tools so don’t worry!

    • @tommythebiker3081
      @tommythebiker3081 Před 5 lety +28

      ​@@chrisfix I live in Italy, it's very hard to find a shop that rents their tools here, and it's usually a pretty expensive service.
      When I was younger I used to buy the most expensive tools together with a close friend, by paying 50-50 and then sharing them while needed.

    • @tommythebiker3081
      @tommythebiker3081 Před 5 lety +1

      @Bunda Par Indeed.

    • @matthewward5849
      @matthewward5849 Před 5 lety +30

      The people at my autozone would say, what tf is a bearing installer?

  • @adamkessler4888
    @adamkessler4888 Před 5 lety +525

    Who else will not be replacing their suspension anytime soon, and it’s just that chrisfix is god and we must watch every video lolol

    • @jaymchugh9092
      @jaymchugh9092 Před 5 lety +22

      Haha, i don't even own a car yet, he's jus good to watch😂😂

    • @ericschlaeg2955
      @ericschlaeg2955 Před 5 lety +2

      Jay McHugh same

    • @Antattack22
      @Antattack22 Před 5 lety +1

      Chrisfix got me thinking should i replace my 04 grand am suspension now 😂

    • @themightymutt5213
      @themightymutt5213 Před 5 lety +5

      I'm rockin a 94 Integra. I've been slowly replacing bits and pieces of my suspension over the last few years. But after watching this I'm thinking I might just do it all at once so it's done right. But Chris always makes it look much easier than it is.

    • @Damnthatcrazyyyy
      @Damnthatcrazyyyy Před 5 lety

      Yes

  • @bjlee2011
    @bjlee2011 Před rokem +6

    Chris is like the Mechanic God or Guru his videos taught me how to do body work patching holes, and rust sanding, I just learned how to change inner and outer tie rods now I'm learning how to redo my entire front suspension this is great stuff

  • @jacobsantana603
    @jacobsantana603 Před rokem +12

    I've got new suspension for my C4 Corvette coming in soon. I'm gonna be watching this over and over in preparation. Your channel is my favorite resource for working on cars and I always reference your videos before starting work. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to do all these things!
    EDIT: I also remember watching this video many times before working on my Crown Vic's suspension as well!

    • @chillout5218
      @chillout5218 Před 3 měsíci

      Man I miss my vic. How did it go?

  • @trashcarfj45
    @trashcarfj45 Před 5 lety +287

    Everyone: man you need VERY expensive tools to fix cars
    Chrisfix: hold my soapy wooder/beer

    • @alejandromartinez6123
      @alejandromartinez6123 Před 5 lety

      Minimaster 56 lmfaoooo😂😂😂

    • @Brunghis
      @Brunghis Před 5 lety

      Torque wrenches are hundreds of dollars my dude.

    • @elias8294
      @elias8294 Před 5 lety +2

      @@Brunghis you can get a cheap reliable one from amazon

    • @speedwaggonsama2401
      @speedwaggonsama2401 Před 5 lety +1

      @@elias8294 or rent one

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +7

      Noir A I link the professional torque wrench I use in the description and it’s under $100.

  • @KiranKumar512
    @KiranKumar512 Před 4 lety +249

    That torque wrench click sound is satisfying.

    • @ash2092013
      @ash2092013 Před 4 lety +1

      I hope Santa brings me one this year.

    • @HiVizCamo
      @HiVizCamo Před 4 lety

      Sounds like my knuckles

    • @MuhamadZahin
      @MuhamadZahin Před 4 lety +2

      Yeap until I learn then if you drop the torque wrench you need to resend for calibration 😞

  • @NickPCage
    @NickPCage Před 2 lety +3

    Lol I’m to lazy todo any of this , but I watched the whole video because this guy is amazing

  • @Philiopantheon82
    @Philiopantheon82 Před 2 lety +6

    You are a brilliant CZcamsr and great car mechanic!! I pray you are always healthy and safe

  • @bassam_salim
    @bassam_salim Před 5 lety +66

    Turbo?!
    Oh yeah, that is what I'm talking about
    Keep it up Chris!

  • @LsxSosa
    @LsxSosa Před 5 lety +206

    My car has been sitting in the air for a week solid

    • @louisegreen29
      @louisegreen29 Před 5 lety +21

      Should have waited for the other video

    • @nickgg
      @nickgg Před 5 lety +8

      @@louisegreen29LOL

    • @Kylesteiner1
      @Kylesteiner1 Před 5 lety +8

      Lol this comment made me laugh to hard 😂

    • @rolandob4492
      @rolandob4492 Před 5 lety +4

      The Music Plug lmao

    • @Ntmoffi
      @Ntmoffi Před 5 lety +5

      I got you beat. My truck's been on the frame, on jack stands, since the start of winter. But I'm getting it close to being road worthy again.

  • @fallensprays4135
    @fallensprays4135 Před 2 lety +2

    I LOVE the ending! How happy and smooth his car is!! 🚗 💨

  • @jessehawks1849
    @jessehawks1849 Před rokem +2

    Bro you have literally saved my life I'm 17 growing up life's hitting shit happens and I'm lost and your helping me out of alot from showing me how to fix my car

  • @DudeInOhio85
    @DudeInOhio85 Před 5 lety +283

    You're the man Chris. Your videos helped me fix my car, then my families cars and now I work in an actual shop making $18 an hour and I haven't even got any ASE certs. Your videos videos made it look easy, so I tried. Sure enough I could do it and I enjoy doing it! Thanks man.

  • @almantaszaveckas4314
    @almantaszaveckas4314 Před 5 lety +96

    Nobody :
    ChrisFix : "Out with the old, in with the new"

  • @davidcarnes2626
    @davidcarnes2626 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I do love how you explain the pressing of the ball joint and the bearing. Id say inform the viewer that on most cars you're able to get the control arm with the balljoint already pressed in. The same goes for the bearing. Although the bearing will be more common to have to press it in.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 11 měsíci

      It's nice when they have parts like that but good to show regardless!

  • @AreadLeano
    @AreadLeano Před 2 lety +8

    Hey Chris! Thanks to your detailed gutting and fresh install of the front suspension, I was able to do mine seamlessly. Your easy to follow guides are phenomenal!

  • @amanjeetsinghdhiman31
    @amanjeetsinghdhiman31 Před 5 lety +280

    Next video
    Hey guys chrisfix here😀
    Today i am gonna show you how to build a airplane with simple tools. All you need is a hammer jack and some wrenches😉🤣🤣🤣

  • @johnmartinez1801
    @johnmartinez1801 Před 5 lety +36

    Best Mechanic On The Internet👌 💯
    No Questions Asked.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +4

      Thanks John

    • @paladinkhan
      @paladinkhan Před 5 lety

      @@chrisfix you're beautiful chris

    • @johnmartinez1801
      @johnmartinez1801 Před 5 lety

      @@chrisfix You're welcome. You're videos have taught me stuff that I've always wanted to learn. You make it easy for us beginners 💯

    • @johnmartinez1801
      @johnmartinez1801 Před 5 lety

      @@R.E.HILL_ Maybe you should make a CZcams channel...I haven't checked, but if you make videos on how to do the stuff he does. Then maybe I'd follow you too and see who does it better, but from what I know. He is very detailed on everything, unlike people that I've watched that just say, it's okay if it breaks, or just keep turning, and if the bolt breaks, buy a new one, etc. Hes professional. It's also a DIY channel. So let it be. Thank you.

  • @seankoogler5865
    @seankoogler5865 Před 2 lety +9

    You gave me the confidence to rebuild my own suspensions on my cars and I know you save thousands of people hundreds of thousands of dollars great job

    • @jumbomuffin1316
      @jumbomuffin1316 Před rokem

      Thousands of people and hundreds of thousands of dollars… hmm

  • @TheMellowout2787
    @TheMellowout2787 Před 2 lety +5

    Love the way you make things look so doable for the average person working on their vehicle. Your videos are absolutely my favorite to watch when I am looking to try my hand at replacing something on a car/truck or even just to garner some knowledge for future projects. Thank you for the video!

  • @hydrolics5449
    @hydrolics5449 Před 5 lety +228

    Awesome video man, the production quality is insane, CAN'T WAIT FOR THAT TURBO VIDEO BUILD

  • @BeilNee
    @BeilNee Před 5 lety +204

    your videos are the best, thank you for making them

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +6

      Thank you!

    • @bigdaddyshouse
      @bigdaddyshouse Před 5 lety

      Very fine job sir!

    • @blackDrMe1409
      @blackDrMe1409 Před 5 lety

      @@chrisfix one day I'm gonna buy my own set of tools and my own car to repair it! At least the cheaper parts, cuz some replacements are expensive!

  • @shipmanasmilos
    @shipmanasmilos Před 2 lety +6

    The fact that he uses all of his life time and effort to make this videos to learn to us how to fix our cars without moving an inch is awesome keep up the good work bro

  • @sulkaracoustics5087
    @sulkaracoustics5087 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Stop he said put the caliper on prior to the pads and I literally choked up when I saw how his calipers opened for the pads… literally the first time I’ve ever seen that. Love that

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful Před 5 lety +66

    You know it’s a good vid when it starts off like “HEY GUYS, Chris Fix here!”

  • @mosespaulbyju8898
    @mosespaulbyju8898 Před 3 lety +759

    I was so fascinated by what ChrisFix was doing that I finished watching the whole video

  • @jasonborn9743
    @jasonborn9743 Před 2 lety +4

    Love your vids, straight to the point with no filler. Keep it this way, awesomeness!

  • @Thatdavemarsh
    @Thatdavemarsh Před rokem +7

    Great little pointers and tips! Love the bungee cord and axle move.

  • @benediktaspoze2239
    @benediktaspoze2239 Před 5 lety +187

    Chris: And I bought a ebay turbo kit for the Honda
    Me: *surprised Pikachu face*

    • @sean0611
      @sean0611 Před 5 lety +1

      Omega LTU i heard they were wu tang war whistlers but it could be nagasaki noisey bois

    • @wheeliehunter6937
      @wheeliehunter6937 Před 5 lety

      @@sean0611 The nagasaki noisey bois about to rip!!!!!

  • @Roger-tv7sf
    @Roger-tv7sf Před 5 lety +61

    Always nice to watch someone who loves what they do

  • @craighorner121
    @craighorner121 Před rokem

    Great video Chris! I’ve been watching your videos for years. It has helped me fix so many problems on my own can’t thank you enough for taking the time to do these videos.

  • @rbrown3164
    @rbrown3164 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I have to say this is the most instructive video on car maintenance I have ever seen. Very easy to understand. Thank you.

  • @gunnerw696
    @gunnerw696 Před 5 lety +143

    ChrisFix is so satisfying to watch I’m just waiting to see that turbo kit installed 😉

  • @arthurmorgan44
    @arthurmorgan44 Před 5 lety +450

    Anyone else just watch the videos for satisfaction rather then actully doing what he’s doing 😂

    • @97I30T
      @97I30T Před 5 lety +13

      Joe Bidion Oh absolutely. I find it very cathartic. There’s no in hell I’m actually doing this shit in real life though.

    • @starrebornalpha
      @starrebornalpha Před 5 lety +5

      Yep. I wish there were more time and more money for me to do that though.

    • @John_Rod
      @John_Rod Před 5 lety +4

      Why? Everything he did is pretty simple.

    • @derpdudedatboi7455
      @derpdudedatboi7455 Před 5 lety +5

      @@John_Rod Yeah man these guys gotta get out and try. Start slow like changing the oil, then the spark plugs, then the brakes, then timing belt, etc etc

    • @97I30T
      @97I30T Před 5 lety +4

      J Rodriguez I don’t have the time or an appropriate place to fully redo the front suspension on a car. I wish I did, but alas I do not.

  • @PH-md8xp
    @PH-md8xp Před rokem +5

    Another amazing video ChrisFix! I have no intention of ever taking apart and reinstalling the suspension on any car and yet I watched both videos in their entirety just because you do such a great job at explaining everything, and I’m just curious about the process. Thanks

    • @jackking2225
      @jackking2225 Před rokem

      Yeah it just help understand what people are talking about - I never understood what tie rods were etc.

  • @keerthikumar5490
    @keerthikumar5490 Před rokem +2

    Nothing fancy.
    Dude all those tools available at home itself is fancy for me.

  • @edgarortiz9578
    @edgarortiz9578 Před 5 lety +227

    Feeling cute. Might change my whole suspension. Idk

  • @Spherz
    @Spherz Před 5 lety +234

    My brain:
    How To Install A COMPLETELY New Car Or Truck In Your Front Suspension

    • @nathancraft2308
      @nathancraft2308 Před 5 lety +2

      I think its the other way round

    • @Spherz
      @Spherz Před 5 lety +1

      @Nathan craft that’s exactly the point

  • @frankzbeanz4200
    @frankzbeanz4200 Před 2 měsíci

    A natural talent for teaching and also editing! I can’t even imagine how long these videos take to put together. I’m about to tackle my second full front end suspension install. The only reason I was ever comfortable doing it at all is because of ChrisFix! You’re the best! Thanks for being the best!

  • @ShortsMania665
    @ShortsMania665 Před 9 měsíci

    after coming back to your channel after a year long brake I've gotten so interested in working on cars that I am now starting to do just that and I would like to thank you for the amazing content you produce. Your content is very in depth and detailed and I cant wait to see what you have in store for us in the future!

  • @Classics030
    @Classics030 Před 2 lety +341

    My dude. I work at a dealership in parts/service, and I think what you do here is amazing. So many customers could save thousands if they simply followed your step by step guides. This is a service to the public and enjoyable to watch for those of us who already know how.

    • @birdman1128
      @birdman1128 Před 2 lety +10

      Like I always say it's the internet age and college is obsolete

    • @GuitarGuy650
      @GuitarGuy650 Před rokem +23

      @@birdman1128 tell that to your medical team if you ever find yourself in the hospital

    • @birdman1128
      @birdman1128 Před rokem +7

      @@GuitarGuy650 I never get sick or hurt

    • @youcancallmedaddy72
      @youcancallmedaddy72 Před rokem +9

      @@birdman1128 🤣 Lol okay .You must be a teenager who still thinks that they're invincible because this is genuinely the funniest thing I've read in a long while

    • @birdman1128
      @birdman1128 Před rokem

      @@youcancallmedaddy72 thy have the cure for cancer locked away in a vault somewhere because it's more profitable to treat the disease than to cure it

  • @fyorkzgaming1246
    @fyorkzgaming1246 Před 3 lety +418

    Almost 2 years, and here i am still waiting for the turbo video for this one...

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 3 lety +262

      I'll be able to do that once the dynos and tuners can open up again! The virus unfortunately changed around a lot of plans around with regards to turbo/supercharging and a lot of other videos, but I have received some good news about when I'll be able to get that done now! Stay tuned!

    • @fyorkzgaming1246
      @fyorkzgaming1246 Před 3 lety +69

      Oh my, i didnt expect you will notice me! Im sooo happy! You’re such a big inspiration Chris, you are the reason why automotive is my passion, doing DIY on my super budget project car i learn too much from you, just wanna say thank you so much hope you can read this! Oh my im so happy ❤️

    • @fyorkzgaming1246
      @fyorkzgaming1246 Před 3 lety +33

      ChrisFix ohh i see, but now this is a good news from me knowing that this project is still on going, hoping to see more Entertaining and Very educating videos from you! :)

    • @minhpham27
      @minhpham27 Před 3 lety +9

      @@chrisfix I'm also been waiting for this video for a while now. Stay safe brother and I'll stay tuned!

    • @elimun10
      @elimun10 Před 3 lety +5

      @@minhpham27 Not sure if the pun was intended or not... but damn it was good 😂

  • @owenconnolly3041
    @owenconnolly3041 Před 2 lety +1

    Subscribed ! Great Instructional Videos Chris ! 50 years old and replaced my Brakes, Rotors and Calipers first time ever thanks to your Videos !!

  • @csifreak101jf
    @csifreak101jf Před 2 měsíci

    This is one of the best videos I've seen explaining how a car is put together. I've always enjoyed learning how cars work and watching a suspension system installed really shows how steering and drive power make sense. I wish I could play around with cars and learn hands on, but I don't have the resources or space. Loved this video!

  • @SamuelSalzman
    @SamuelSalzman Před 5 lety +26

    We watch your videos in my high school auto shop class.

    • @jnic2003
      @jnic2003 Před 5 lety +2

      Your high school offers auto shop classes??!!

    • @SamuelSalzman
      @SamuelSalzman Před 5 lety +1

      @@jnic2003 yeah, we have a full shop with 5 lifts. We can bring in our own cars as well to work on.

    • @jnic2003
      @jnic2003 Před 5 lety

      @@SamuelSalzman damn, at mine our senior year we can choose to do half days where half the day we go off to a nearby college and they have a full shop where we get to do everything. But u have it at the actual highschool?

  • @javivlogz2594
    @javivlogz2594 Před 4 lety +1158

    who else is still waiting for him to put on the turbo kit?? cause am!

  • @sangkopak
    @sangkopak Před 11 měsíci +4

    You make it look very easy to install the whole suspension system by self than what it actually is. Good job bro. Keep doing this, you got one subs from me

  • @Erowens98
    @Erowens98 Před rokem +11

    19:35
    Pro tip, for when your torque wrench wont fit. Drill a hole into the end of a wrench, measure the distance between the hole and the center of the bolt. Then pull on it with a fishing scale until you reach the desired resistance. Using the equation, F = t / R.
    So, let's say we want to torque to 83Nm (61 ft-lbs), and our wrench is 30cm long. 83 / 0.3 = 277Nm.
    Since most fishing scales don't measure in newtons, you then divide the result by 9.81, to get force in kilograms. So 28.25kg. When the fishing scale reads 28.25Kg you know you have 83 Nm of torque.
    This will be just as accurate as any torque wrench. This is how torque wrenches are often calibrated in fact. Just make sure you pull the scale perpendicular the the wrench. Pulling a few degrees off increases the required force.

    • @judah1276
      @judah1276 Před rokem +1

      Thanks 🙂

    • @WideAwakeHuman
      @WideAwakeHuman Před rokem +1

      Was trying to work out in my head how to do this with a regular wrench - thanks my dude!

    • @brendandemjanec5737
      @brendandemjanec5737 Před rokem

      thats a nice tip, ive had to make torque adapters before and make the calculations but this is next level!

    • @venividivici6418
      @venividivici6418 Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks. Everyone who watched this video this totally gonna do this.

  • @kbgaming6012
    @kbgaming6012 Před 5 lety +128

    "Lightly tap it with a hammer" *WHAP WHAP WHAP WHAP WHAP* Perfect! XDXDXDXDXDXD

  • @freezee1519
    @freezee1519 Před 5 lety +28

    I just found your channel about 4 days ago.
    *I was planning to buy my first car, because I've used the one my father had, but since June I live in another country*
    I own my drivers license for almost 2 and a half years, and I wasn't interested about learning how to superclean your car, or how to fix a rusty part.. Honestly I thought it is too hard for me, and i'd rather be paying a couple hundreds of dollars for a mecanic instead of doing it myself.. "BTW i don' t have the required tools" - or that's what I've thought-
    A few days earlier I've found your channel, and I started to be interested, and to feel more confident too. I've inspected a car today(the Chrisfix way) and I've negotiated the price for almost the half of it.
    I am really excited to see your next videos too, and I just want to say thank you from all of my heart, your channel had changed my thoughts about cars, and fixing them. Thank you Chris :)

  • @aaronchacon400
    @aaronchacon400 Před 2 lety +3

    I like how you started doing the torque stripes and it makes for a quick inspection later on to see if everything is still torqued properly

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 2 lety +3

      Piece of mind is amazing when you do this. So helpful and at every oil change I just check real quick!

  • @RammohanN
    @RammohanN Před rokem

    I thought binge watching is only for Netflix originals! Your videos r so informative, addictive. Thanks a ton Chris. I know I never do this repair myself but still I watched till end! So well made and right to those subtle details.

  • @7918476
    @7918476 Před 5 lety +129

    Keep those Honda Civic vids coming buddy!your tapping into a strong community!!!

    • @haydenvolpi4116
      @haydenvolpi4116 Před 5 lety

      Michael M. Del sol

    • @maximwannabepro3021
      @maximwannabepro3021 Před 5 lety +7

      This car isn't a ricer, it's a ruster

    • @spartacussmith7070
      @spartacussmith7070 Před 5 lety +9

      Captainriri021 Gaming Del Sol is a Civic.

    • @NazbolCaliphDonaldaddeenTrump
      @NazbolCaliphDonaldaddeenTrump Před 5 lety +2

      @@spartacussmith7070 technically the Del Sol is based off the CRX, which in turn is based off the Civic. It was sold in foreign markets as "Civic Del Sol" and "CRX Del Sol", only in North America it's called "Del Sol"

  • @Freeman4815
    @Freeman4815 Před 4 lety +182

    I don't need replace my front suspension, but it was soo satisfying.

  • @christopherrivas4403
    @christopherrivas4403 Před rokem

    I felt so much excitement and Joy when he gave it a ride after alignment! That accomplishment and work paid off

  • @jorgeluisochoa2704
    @jorgeluisochoa2704 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice video man. Really appreciate all the effort you put into making these videos.

  • @digitalports
    @digitalports Před 4 lety +197

    Thanks to ChrisFix, I started hating all vehicle repair shops that don't use medium strength threadlocker in my country :P haha

  • @Max34557
    @Max34557 Před 4 lety +58

    Man i love watching these kind of videos. 3 months ago i knew nothing about cars, and now i'm working on my car every weekend, replacing this and that, it's awesome!

    • @alwaysopen7970
      @alwaysopen7970 Před 3 lety +4

      Its cool to be able to fix them but I don't look for shit to do.

  • @seanhower5130
    @seanhower5130 Před 2 lety

    Great job just went through this with my car in the shop and there is alot to the install but I did everything except shocks and struts , excellent presentation and install and enjoyed your video.

  • @artemvorokhta
    @artemvorokhta Před 2 lety

    Super video! Thank you for taking the time to describe everything down to the smallest details and show practice truthful. It is very cool!

  • @alisterrebello5337
    @alisterrebello5337 Před 5 lety +64

    Chrisfix uploading a new video is like a dream coming true!!!

  • @edwinsze1149
    @edwinsze1149 Před 5 lety +90

    2015 MOOG: wILl ThIs fIT iN My hONdA?
    2019 ChrisFix: Will it fit in my Honda?
    Damn what a time to be alive

    • @sphinx1390
      @sphinx1390 Před 5 lety

      There was definitely audible laughter ringing out from my office when that text popped up.

  • @Scarface2295OG
    @Scarface2295OG Před rokem

    Ive done front suspension work a few times, mostly cv axle replacement, but i wish i had seen this video before, very informative.

  • @nuggis
    @nuggis Před 9 měsíci +4

    At this point im just rewatching every video for entertainment cause im too lazy to actually do it and im poor so cant afford fixing up my car🤣

  • @barrettstewart7500
    @barrettstewart7500 Před 5 lety +891

    Chris: *Uses common hand tools*
    Me: "I could do this"
    Chris: "Now get out your grease gun"
    Me: "oof"
    Love you tho

  • @737Garrus
    @737Garrus Před 5 lety +157

    Tighten lug nuts in a _Chris_ - cross pattern
    I see Your reference XD

  • @austinmangum4702
    @austinmangum4702 Před 2 lety +4

    so....... when is the turbo build coming? it's been like years bruh

  • @fatboyshane5678
    @fatboyshane5678 Před 5 lety +253

    now it just needs a fresh coat of paint and a detail, maybe a tune up, and you’ll have a perfect Honda DelSol.

  • @zanemccune8759
    @zanemccune8759 Před 5 lety +85

    Ooo red caliper, that adds 25 horsepower.

    • @andrewjohns3136
      @andrewjohns3136 Před 5 lety +3

      Now he just needs stickers, those are 5hp each

    • @trashcarfj45
      @trashcarfj45 Před 5 lety +2

      Then add a brembo sticker and gain 5hp

    • @a-a-ron2686
      @a-a-ron2686 Před 5 lety +2

      @@trashcarfj45 Better yet a brembo caliper cover.

    • @03mm24
      @03mm24 Před 4 lety

      @@a-a-ron2686 was sick to my stomach when I saw they actually make those

    • @und4287
      @und4287 Před 4 lety

      @@a-a-ron2686 +15hp

  • @geejglenn
    @geejglenn Před měsícem

    i have absolutely no experience fixing cars and this is so amazing. you are so knowledgeable and skilled. i'm amazed!

  • @ub_bear8806
    @ub_bear8806 Před 4 měsíci

    I did not foresee my driver's side lower control arm bolt being blocked by the transmission mount on my '03 TL lol! Found a video of someone removing the same LCA on the driver's side of an '02 Accord, lo and behold it's the same suspension structure as my TL! I had to raise the transmission a few inches to remove the mount (so nerve-racking) but I did it and completed the full suspension rework. You can do anything if you do your research and get your hands dirty! Thanks ChrisFix, your detailed videos give me so much confidence working on my car!! :)