DON'T do THAT! REAR Struts Shocks Replacement Lexus IS300 GS300 √ Fix it Angel

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    Replaced the rear struts on a 2001 Lexus IS300.
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  • @ultrablue2
    @ultrablue2 Před rokem +2

    I have to say, your video was the BEST video in changing the rear shocks on an IS300. You went step by step, detailed every aspect, no chitchat, no ridiculous music in the background. I really like your editing style. And what a wonderful family! You wife watching your children ride their bicycles- now that’s true parenting. Have a truly blessed day!

  • @DudeTastic13
    @DudeTastic13 Před 3 lety +61

    Blesses is the man who works hard and provides for his family.

    • @DudeTastic13
      @DudeTastic13 Před 3 lety

      @@rkgsd Nobody is saying otherwise (except for you).

    • @DudeTastic13
      @DudeTastic13 Před 3 lety +1

      @@rkgsd Reading between the lines, I think you're the one that's getting it twisted. It's kind of like saying the sky is blue. It's true but not necessary in this context. As a father myself I appreciate other fathers who work very hard for their families, even to a point where there are cuts and bruises. Take it as that and you don't need to add extra sugar to this salad.

    • @kuro0198
      @kuro0198 Před 3 lety +1

      Hello fellow Daniel Y

    • @DudeTastic13
      @DudeTastic13 Před 3 lety +1

      @@kuro0198 Hello sir!

  • @keithfaccone8124
    @keithfaccone8124 Před 3 lety +27

    I love the fact that this guy shows the mistakes anybody can make. And is not ashamed to show it but he works it out and does the job and does it the right way.

    • @aliismail4470
      @aliismail4470 Před 3 lety +1

      Most videos are edited and made to look so simple, and when you start working on it and make a mistake it takes forever to correct.

  • @Motorsport107
    @Motorsport107 Před 3 lety +12

    Brother... I feel you!!!....u SAid " I chose this line of work!"

  • @beastfromtheeast9318
    @beastfromtheeast9318 Před 3 lety +3

    Why didn’t you just remove the bolt from the rear knuckle underneath the brake rotor? After that the lower arm go downs easily to remove the strut assembly

  • @solebrth
    @solebrth Před 2 lety

    It`s also a great blessing to have a great looking wife to help look after those kids growing up !

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd Před 3 lety +3

    That was more difficult than I thought. I wonder if it would have been easier to disconnect the lower control arm from the knuckle. Neat trick, to use a box wrench to get more leverage on an Allen wrench. Those spring compressors are spooky, but in your hands it looks straight forward. Thanks for showing how it is done, most of us don't have access to the best tools. Easy to see why most choose quick struts and replace the spring at the same time.

  • @stressypoo911
    @stressypoo911 Před 3 lety +3

    A relaxing day to watch Angels hands at work! Keep it up👍

  • @rickir808
    @rickir808 Před 3 lety +13

    Using the widow-maker spring compressors is no joke work 😅🥵. Good vid Angel 👍🏼🤙🏽

  • @ahmedasiri7986
    @ahmedasiri7986 Před 3 lety +7

    You are proficient in your work, very excellent mastery. I wish you progress and lasting success
    👍🏼🏆🏆🏅🏅💫💫💫💫

  • @TonyAndico
    @TonyAndico Před 3 lety +6

    Aloha Angel, I have been watching you for a while now brahdah! Much respect to you for working really hard to provide for your Ohana! I see Family comes first, Amen! I have 3 so I hear you! I wish I had your skills but I am not mechanically inclined. But I try though. Great videos you make and I learn all the time. I know you work on the ground a lot. At home depot, they have these wooden benches with wheels and a crank handle that brings them up and down. They have different sizes. I use one for my computer desk. You should get a short one and it may save you in the long run because of your back. Look into it, it's not expensive. God Bless bro!

  • @bruceg1845
    @bruceg1845 Před 2 lety

    neighborhood is a ghost town except for you - you bring it to life!

  • @DIYTOLITZ
    @DIYTOLITZ Před 3 lety +1

    Nice job kabayan. Always learn something new everytime you have video. GodBless

  • @jayjwin1178
    @jayjwin1178 Před 3 lety +1

    this is the most realistic DIY in youtube. i know it because it was hard to change mine too.

  • @benignodaga819
    @benignodaga819 Před 3 lety +4

    Watching here from Melbourne, Australia. Thanks mate. Mabuhay ka!

  • @marcwilliams7956
    @marcwilliams7956 Před 3 lety

    Angel I watch your videos all the time and you truly inspire me and give me the confidence to become a great technician. You are the best, keep doing what you're doing brother.

  • @chuckkie9159
    @chuckkie9159 Před 3 lety +19

    Oh bro.....you didn't have to go thru all that... I do it the other way around... first I Jack up the lower arm to compress the spring then install that tool and tighten it a little,then remove the Jack. The strut will just fall off. Then replace the shocks, spring compressor still attached.. Secure strut assy on top with the three nuts. Rejack up the lower arm again and install the lower strut bolt and release the tool spring compressor, then remove jack. God bless.

    • @znogaragego3421
      @znogaragego3421 Před 3 lety

      I like the idea.
      Also sometimes you can find whole strut/spring assemblies for not much more than the strut itself, especially for older models. When you factor in extra tools and your time, you may not be saving much just by replacing the strut.
      Same thing with CV boots and wheel bearings. Cheaper and easier to replace the whole thing.

    • @Super6-Four
      @Super6-Four Před 2 lety

      @@znogaragego3421 the complete assemblies usually ride poor unless its pure oem lexus( expensive ). An example is I installed KYB complete strut and spring assembles and my ride is very firm. I should have just replaced the strut like Angel did.

    • @TheBriscoe3006
      @TheBriscoe3006 Před 3 měsíci

      You just save me ;)

  • @williamdyckman9704
    @williamdyckman9704 Před 3 lety

    Angel, admire how hard you work to put out such good auto repair videos!!

  • @Lordosvk
    @Lordosvk Před 3 lety +2

    Working on cars is hard. Don't ask my how I know. Good job sir.

  • @Copman-sv2kh
    @Copman-sv2kh Před 3 lety +3

    Glad to see that your back

  • @1jackvalley580
    @1jackvalley580 Před 3 lety +1

    You do such a great job, very hard work. Blessings to you and family

  • @buson8085
    @buson8085 Před 3 lety +1

    I have done this twice back in 2004 with my 2002 is300. 1st time I put the strut compress on the strut spring while on the car. Their is room I remember turning them upside down and they did fit and I also didnot have to remove the caliper.
    2nd time I actually got smarter and remove the lower arm which I think is the most easy way to remove the struts.
    Also you think the rear is a challenge? Believe me try the front struts!
    Loved my IS300 but too much gas for a small car! So I got a Tacoma! No regrets here! Thank you for all your videos I learn so much!

  • @cjrciadt
    @cjrciadt Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent video! My ES330 needs all four replaced, the left front is worst at the moment.

  • @todorstoyanov786
    @todorstoyanov786 Před 3 lety +6

    Yeah, you are right, man!!! Cheers to our children!!!

  • @hussienalshmary
    @hussienalshmary Před 3 lety +3

    God bless these hands-working hard ... 🤗👍👍👍

  • @jamalmakki3700
    @jamalmakki3700 Před 3 lety +4

    MAN keep on doing good things 👍 well-done

  • @yannaingsoe7547
    @yannaingsoe7547 Před 3 lety

    I lover your family and i think you have perfect family and work. Thanks for your knowledge sharing.

  • @thetruth1303
    @thetruth1303 Před 3 lety

    Another Chanel that I appreciate so much! THANK YOU MAN! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @robertcostales9037
    @robertcostales9037 Před 2 lety

    Angel your da Man, cool how you show repairs being done. And the neighbor hood is cool with it too? 😎🤙🏼

  • @lar4305
    @lar4305 Před 3 lety

    I am a mechanic for 42 years now, will be retiring in December. I use to do side work all the time when i was younger. You remind me of myself working on all the neighbors cars. It was good money. Start wearing glove , your hands will thank you.

  • @marklance033
    @marklance033 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video like always Mr angel. Have a good day.

  • @zacharybarcinas9503
    @zacharybarcinas9503 Před 3 lety

    I enjoy watching your work! you make it look easy, lmao when you showed the spring compressor.

  • @feitankung
    @feitankung Před rokem

    Great video editing...love the slow motion...feels like I'm watching movie....I did learn a couple mechanic tricks...thanks!...keep up the good work!!

  • @faustogonzalezjr7543
    @faustogonzalezjr7543 Před 3 lety +8

    God bless my brother!!!

  • @TheThreeLeggedChair
    @TheThreeLeggedChair Před 3 lety

    Yessss, did that once to replace the top plate on my 2007 civic, have the lisle compress tool with U-bolts.

  • @dsimp765
    @dsimp765 Před 3 lety +1

    I've used that same strut compressor many times, on Tundras, Tacoma's, and 4Runners, and it's still a little unnerving. I just keep my body parts away from top and bottom and I use my impact to save a lot of time, just take it slow and do a little on each side. I've done other Lexus's ES, and LS. Great video Thank you.

  • @flaviofernandes2712
    @flaviofernandes2712 Před 3 lety +1

    Parabéns seus vídeos são muito bons, excelentes explicações Obrigado!

  • @Tahara-Aichi
    @Tahara-Aichi Před 3 lety

    I wish he lived near me, he's a master. Like how simple he does his work. He's a good Man. God Bless

  • @williamtse6238
    @williamtse6238 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for your efforts.👍👍👍

  • @abuqusai-ksa
    @abuqusai-ksa Před 3 lety

    Good job 👍👍
    From KSA 🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦

  • @hudongng
    @hudongng Před 3 lety

    Thank your for your v/clip Brother.
    Hopefully you have more v/clip, I like your job. 👍

  • @ericcorbrion2421
    @ericcorbrion2421 Před 3 lety +2

    always a good vidéo for a good job Angel !

  • @callmebackfriday2
    @callmebackfriday2 Před 3 lety

    @16:59 I totally agreed. Now work on the other side.
    I remembered I worked on my 1977 Toyota Celica, it was 3 nuts on top and one big horizontal nut holding the shock. It only take 5 min.

  • @naruto6461
    @naruto6461 Před 3 lety

    Nice work keep up a good job and I’m still learning

  • @guerrerocatolico6840
    @guerrerocatolico6840 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello friend Hello friend Fix it Angel I have a little work I have an ecosport what would be a ford explorer 2.0 from there and it is already making a little noise behind it, surely it is a shock absorber, what a nice little machine you bought here, it is done by compressing the springs very good video thanks and Regards Rosario ARGENTINA

  • @javierreb2851
    @javierreb2851 Před 3 lety +1

    Buen trabajo amigo saludos desde. Logan Utah

  • @tobyslaststand9137
    @tobyslaststand9137 Před 3 lety

    I graduated UTI diesel program in 1979 , I did my time an retired...finished ✅

  • @omarvladimirobeltran4196

    Desde Argentina que buen video gracias x compartir espero sienpre tus vídeos gracias

  • @riceburner4747
    @riceburner4747 Před 3 lety

    I worked in a gas station for yrs. Went to GM school & couldnt get a job as a mechanic in thr 70's so I worked in a factory.. If u ever get tired of wrkn on cars, do something else & work on cars as a hobby or to bring in extra money. Dont burn yourself out. It IS hard eork but you're doimg a bang up job!👍

  • @mar_2288
    @mar_2288 Před 3 lety +3

    Nice new vid! 👍👍

  • @vipertv6010
    @vipertv6010 Před 3 lety +1

    I like your shoes amigo. Good. Work. 👍

  • @joserobertoguaicurus4144

    Manaus/ amazonas / brasil valeu pelo video...muito bom teus videos....😁😁

  • @dannysautorepair
    @dannysautorepair Před 3 lety

    Great video brother.

  • @ExtremeRecluse
    @ExtremeRecluse Před 2 lety

    I changed my strut cartridges on my 89 Corolla. What a difference they made. I had autozone change out the springs.

  • @michaelbravo2401
    @michaelbravo2401 Před 3 lety

    Awesome!!!😊 i like the slowmo chelu 😄

  • @fredericdiaz208
    @fredericdiaz208 Před 3 lety +1

    bueno video, saludo de francia.

  • @thetruth1303
    @thetruth1303 Před 3 lety

    God bless you Angel!👍🏼🙏🏻

  • @miguelmunoz1539
    @miguelmunoz1539 Před 3 lety

    Saludos maestro bien resuelto uno de mis maestros me dijo una bes nos pagan por aprenderé, bendiciones.

  • @vincentgarcia1417
    @vincentgarcia1417 Před 3 lety

    Great work love the content !!!!!

  • @camacho212594
    @camacho212594 Před 3 lety

    Another good video Chelu.

  • @JF-jm3nb
    @JF-jm3nb Před 3 lety

    Hey I was telling to myself the brake line will explode!!!!!! Great you catch it before!!!

  • @RaJahDathurr
    @RaJahDathurr Před 3 lety

    Awesome job kuya!!

  • @bermudezricardo1961
    @bermudezricardo1961 Před 3 lety +2

    ***SUPER EDUCATIVOS Y PRACTICOS TE FELICITO***🇵🇷

  • @skdinterceptor2828
    @skdinterceptor2828 Před 2 lety

    Very good job.

  • @TheOverisel
    @TheOverisel Před 2 lety

    Nice work.

  • @TimZ007
    @TimZ007 Před 3 lety

    I remember in my youth helping my dad remove a spring compressor that had slipped and pinned his hand under the compressor and spring. He was downstairs yelling and the way it had slipped i had to add another compressor and compress the opposite side. He was yelling and needless to say I went the wrong direction with the air gun for a second increasing the pressure on his hand. I watched him put about 10 stiches in his own hand after that. Nurse as well. I am more weary than most with these compressors now LOL.. I have the set that compresses both sides at once now with locks. My hands will be going no where. near behind them. I used to do the old just take the nut off technique. which works because we were always putting lowering springs on after and you don't even need compressors for that LOL. We would lay a carpet over them and just hit the nut with a air gun and they would fly off sometimes with a bang. good times. I should do more youtube fixit videos. I get to lazy to film it. haha.

  • @johnstran
    @johnstran Před 3 lety

    Great job. 👍👍

  • @gni2002
    @gni2002 Před 2 lety

    Love your vidz, as always. Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but there's a tool that provides leverage for stretching the LCA, Lower Control Arm Bar LEVER..May be helpful in the future...Just don't forget to remove the caliper...lol INGATZ!!!! always

  • @mainsfortes5778
    @mainsfortes5778 Před 3 lety

    Stay strong and healthy my firend.

  • @uanta866
    @uanta866 Před 3 lety

    Super Angel Mechanic!

  • @vilasboas0306
    @vilasboas0306 Před 3 lety +1

    Boa tarde, gostaria que vc postasse mais vídeos, dentro do possível, pois são muito interessantes 👏👏👏🇧🇷

  • @Ahsan.Najeeb
    @Ahsan.Najeeb Před 3 lety +2

    Good job, Professor 🥰🇮🇶🥰

  • @marioalejo5177
    @marioalejo5177 Před 3 lety

    Good job brother

  • @Danny350v8
    @Danny350v8 Před 3 lety +1

    good job

  • @reddelatorre
    @reddelatorre Před 3 lety

    Very cool, dude!

  • @mahyoby
    @mahyoby Před 3 lety

    skillful work

  • @orasiq8295
    @orasiq8295 Před 3 lety

    Good job

  • @PhillyDee215
    @PhillyDee215 Před 3 lety

    Nothing like a good strut machine😉

  • @BORJA174
    @BORJA174 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice tools boss

  • @bFORCe2003
    @bFORCe2003 Před 3 lety

    I've seen some guys use those real cheap coil spring compressors and seen them fail....We've got a pair of quality ones we've had for a few years. I usually use the impact wrench when compressing the springs or it takes ages as you found out in the video.

  • @renzcortado4597
    @renzcortado4597 Před 3 lety

    Bro I seen that red GS around the island. Nice bro

  • @frednetherlands887
    @frednetherlands887 Před 3 lety

    Thank you.

  • @beastfromtheeast9318
    @beastfromtheeast9318 Před 3 lety

    I recently replaced the rear struts on my 2007 Lexus gs350. It was pretty easy.

  • @johnmorrow1628
    @johnmorrow1628 Před 3 lety +3

    Throw an impact on those spring compressors and send it 🤣🤣

  • @supere4206
    @supere4206 Před 3 lety

    Love it thanks 🙏!!!!!!!!

  • @aomkung1853
    @aomkung1853 Před 2 lety

    Very great.......

  • @frozenpoop89
    @frozenpoop89 Před 3 lety

    Wish i had an honest mechanic like you in los Angeles i can do oil changes and change my own brakes but anything with the engine to complicated for me

  • @bobo5150
    @bobo5150 Před 3 lety

    Special Service Tool 👍

  • @simonilett998
    @simonilett998 Před 3 lety +1

    That's not a fun job Angel, but you did good. Bit of grease on the threads of the compressor tools and an impact gun makes it a lot easier. Also, not being picky, I noticed you put the top strut washer on upside down on the first side? I couldn't see which way you put that washer on the second side, you were working at time lapse speed🤣👍🇦🇺

  • @keithm7022
    @keithm7022 Před 3 lety

    Nice job cuz !

  • @abdalqadr1
    @abdalqadr1 Před 3 lety +1

    Greetings for you from Iraq

  • @MrBigmoneyminigrass
    @MrBigmoneyminigrass Před 3 lety

    Brother you are definitely Blessed! Moving up to vegas in August I might be opening up a shop also! Maybe we can hook up! Aloha Brother!

  • @danrobinson4281
    @danrobinson4281 Před 11 měsíci

    My respect for your work thank you for the video… I just wondering if the ride hight was tall after the new shocks ? Because they worked on mine exact same car and now ther is too much wheel gap , did this happen to you ?

  • @tonyal5126
    @tonyal5126 Před 3 lety

    Subscribed

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella Před 3 lety

    Angel - I'm a big fan, with your feed on my regular list. I really like your approach to production and presentation, your great sense of humor, the inclusion of your family in the videos, your hard work to film multiple simultaneous camera angles to really give us a clear vision of what you're doing and the funny mistakes that you share with us.
    This time, however, I have to give a negative comment (although I certainly did NOT give you a thumbs down!). Your method of removing the struts was absolutely not the easiest, safest or best way to do that, as was stated by someone else in the comments *(quoted below)* when they listed the much easier way of doing it by jacking by the lower control arm. I have to say I was kind of surprised you did it your way, given how much experience I know you have, but it must be because all of your professional experience comes from working in shops where they have lifts and wall-mounted spring compressors.
    I would very much like to see you do this using a better method in a subsequent video, giving a link to this video and explaining it was not the best/easiest/safest way to do the job. Maybe even delete this one? Just a thought!
    Keep up the good work, brother - I still do really appreciate you! :)
    PS - I work on my ride here in the rust belt of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and you are probably glad you can actually pull parts off cars without struggling too much, but I'm glad I don't have to walk out first thing in the morning to a blinding sun and 90+ degree heat most days! I guess every place has its positive and negative aspects. At 73 I'm just happy I'm still breathing, working and able to fix my ride (with your help). ;-)
    **(Chuck Kie - Oh bro.....you didn't have to go thru all that... I do it the other way around... first I Jack up the lower arm to compress the spring then install that tool and tighten it a little,then remove the Jack. The strut will just fall off. Then replace the shocks, spring compressor still attached.. Secure strut assy on top with the three nuts. Rejack up the lower arm again and install the lower strut bolt and release the tool spring compressor, then remove jack. God bless.)**

  • @prinping
    @prinping Před 3 lety

    nice vid

  • @user-dl3hn3yd8u
    @user-dl3hn3yd8u Před 3 lety +1

    Remember safety first ☺️

  • @keppa13
    @keppa13 Před 3 lety

    I was hoping the video was about a new tool different from the autozone spring compressor so i wouldn’t have to use that again. Did once already installing lowering springs im now installing new struts. Still good work man i know that struggle xd

  • @sudinebabz8651
    @sudinebabz8651 Před 3 lety

    Bravo 🎉👍🏼

  • @edcain3676
    @edcain3676 Před 3 lety

    If it's Like My ES 330,Good idea to Check Knuckle Bushings While all that's Off.a Pain & Mucho labor to Replace them.