Tired of Suspension Noise? Fix it Yourself in a Weekend with a Complete Car or Truck Suspension Kit

Suspension noise coming from the front of your car or truck? Check out this video to learn how to find the source of the clunking or creaking noises, wandering steering, or odd front tire wear! Len shows you where to look, and how to find worn or broken steering or suspension parts causing any of those problems!

0:00 Tired of Suspension Noise? Fix it Yourself in a Weekend with a Complete Car or Truck Suspension Kit
0:52 Clunking, Creaking, Wandering Steering, or Worn Front Tires Are Signs of Suspension Problems!
1:23 Initial Checking Steering System Components
1:54 Initial Checking Struts
2:27 Checking Ball Joints With the Tire Off the Ground
3:19 Checking Tie Rods With the Tire Off the Ground
4:05 Checking the Wheel Bearing
4:51 Checking Control Arm and Sway Bar Link Bushings

🔧 List of tools used:
• Wheel Chocks

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[johnsn]

This guy is the best host for this channel.

[BryanChance]

Hmmm. I tried fixing it myself "over a weekend" and it became a 6 day weekend. LOL But I fixed it. The take away is: Don't do it unless you have a spare car. Great video, too! Having the whole kit is a great help.

[sikiew]

I have this noise problem after spending more than a thousand dollars and still making noise after trading to the dealer I found that I still forgot to replace the rubber spacing. Now I learned something new for the suspension noise . Thanks

[jasonmallory]

I really appreciate this channel. Whoever came up with the idea to create a how to channel from your company was a genius! These videos have helped me so much with my 2001 Honda Civic that has over 200k on it. Needless to say it needs some TLC and I appreciate being able to get professional help through these videos from people who can not only explain abd show me how to fix things in my car, but why I need to do it, what might be able to wait and what can't, and how one thing can lead to another. I hope you continue to create these videos!

[joseph]

Same sound in my car and till now no mechanic could find this. Now I can go and show this video and tell this need to be fixed

[antonjames]

these 1A Auto guys are the best ...very informative, educational and unbiased.. clear vids...good lightning and excellent camera work ...sure they want to sell parts, but they do it thru education and building trust with customers NOT by a hard sell or being sales pitchy ...wish you guys all success and thanks again

[cooper]

This seriously was such an incredibly well-made video. My 2001 is having some of these issues, thank you!

[EnriqueGarcia-tnlf]

As soon as you start talking
I knew right away you are the right mechanic.
I can tell you're super smart bro.
👏thanks for the video 👍👍👍

[ajo]

Wow information that is necessary to understand the problem. My mechanic “its fine” which helps nothing and offers no solution happens alot they tell me its fine and wont look into it pretty annoying. If i come to you saying this is making a noise im asking to help me fix it because you are the professional. I wish we had mechanics like this in MA

[ultramanxk]

I'm a 1A auto customer and they are the best, excellent videos, and customer service! 👍

[MrOzzieoz]

Len is the best host and car expert for 1AAuto. Always gets a thumbs up from me.

[benjaminperez]

Love this channel learned a lot and saved a lot money doing these jobs my self

[killerpanda]

I do love the refresher course I gotta say

[bluesalamander]

Thank you-very informative for the novice! More more more

[torobravo]

Loved it, thanks for sharing , keep ‘em coming 👍

[Restorology]

This is an incredible instructional video. Thank you for sharing.

[timeforbigchange]

How interesting my 4x4 88 toyota truck still has no play and the ball joints rubber boots are not leaking and are not able to be greased. 350K on the suspension. I'm glad I PAID that extra $$$ back when I bought it knew, rather than buying from the other car makers.

[greenwoodphotography]

Useful video and I love it, thank you so much for sharing this !

[thebigdogsmac]

If your steering is loose it's Definitely your rack & pinion. I just did mine like 2 weeks ago, & it feels way better