Most Common Strut Installation Mistakes!

Len shows you some common strut installation mistakes! Are you planning on installing new struts on your car, but have never done it before? Check out this video, and learn some tips from Len on how NOT to do it! Len shows you the most common mistakes, and what can happen if you aren't paying attention!

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While 1A Auto strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. 1A Auto is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

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[HeavyPilot]

This might be the most REAL video I've seen on car maintenance. Not only did you talk about the things that could go wrong, you demonstrated what wrong looks like. And all of these things can happen to the newby and the experienced weekend warrior. A++ video. I'd give it two thumbs up if I could.

[antlabarbera]

for those of us who tend to learn the hard way, it’s nice to see what not to do as well as how to do it

[marcbrazzers]

This was hilarious, but the best part, is I actually learned a few things, which is scary lol

[cardo]

Well done, unfortunately many shops are over-tightening everything with an impact wrench.

[lordjaashin]

this dude is so relatable. he should be making more videos. really enjoyed watching him

[Coyote]

We need to add this video to every shop for legal reasons and automotive technician school. There are some careless people out there

[timmorrow]

Excellent job on this video, both concept and content. Really appreciate the way you included the safety aspects using humor while keeping focus on the potential hazards of doing the task improperly without being "preachy". Len, outstanding job of letting your personality come through, really helps in maintaining viewer interest in the subject matter. As a former US Navy F-14 maintenance instructor, I appreciate your method of delivering the information in a clear, concise, and memorable method without being too clinical. Bravo Zulu to you!!

[sdotk]

This channel has saved me so much money

[DavesHangar]

Regarding bolt placement; I'm just a backyard mechanic. I take pictures of everything before I start taking things apart.

They also have some great hydraulic spring compressors for the money this day and age.

Also,
I don't know it all. I've learned a lot from watching your videos.

In demonstrating the do nots you did a great job of trying to look unprofessional. 😂

Thx

[deespasojevic]

Len and the older lady are the best at 1A auto! Len is in a league of his own my man is a OG

[chuckmiskel]

That's gotta be one of the best how not to get hurt vids I've ever seen 😆 I've been mechanic for 35+ years and have actually made a couple of these mistakes myself.

[coyotech]

Great video! I'm going to do this job for the first time on my '81 VW pickup. I've never even seen it done anywhere. I think you saved me a lot of grief here, since I didn't even know a lot of what you mentioned ... like that you can buy strut cylinders like I did, but you can also buy the whole assembly with a spring. Or what a spring compressor is for, and how you use it, and how not to wreck up the rest of your car. And that's why I watch lots of videos before starting something new. I think that's definitely the best part of the internet, is all the how-to videos.

[peloncitosbikes]

The best comedic content by far but with safety in mind while learning how to and what no to do.

[johnwick-iiil]

On some models, especially with torn CV boots. If you allow the rotor assembly to fall, or tip, away from the car at the top...some people do this to get more working space, it will pull the CV joint / drive axle out of the trans. coupler. This can be a bit of work to re-install. On some models the CV joint will come apart inside of the boot, which creates even more work to be sure that none of the components are out of place before re-installing it into the coupler. Best bet it to support the entire rotor axle assembly so it cannot fall down. If it is in the way of strut removal...try turning the steering left or right to gain clearance. If it absolutely must be lowered, then dont go any farther than is needed, and never let it drop unsuspended.

[DahDaveman]

This was a real treat to watch! I just recently rebuilt my whole front end suspension with struts, axles, wheel bearings, ball joints and tie rod ends. took me 3 days of work but it was well worth it! Definitely recommend doing the alignment afterwards for sure! The car drives so well down roads now!

[joepro]

Well done with very real scenarios. Just enough information for amateurs to understand the value of a good mechanic.

[TimberTaipei]

This is incredibly informative. I only see videos of people doing things right so I never know what to expect when things go wrong. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Makes this channel stand out. Subscribed.

[DaveSomething]

Scotty would yell praises about how that Toyota held up to your torture

[aaxen]

Great video, great concept. Too many repair vids make everything look easy and smooth. Some of those guys almost seem like they're more interested in showing off their repair skills than teaching people.