How to Install or Replace Front Struts on Any Vehicle! (Full Guide!)

1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace a weak or sagging hood or hatch strut. This video is applicable to any vehicle.

🔧 List of tools used:
• Assistant

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[AAuto]

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[baron]

Just installed trq front struts I purchased from 1A. Perfect fit. Huge difference in ride. Arrived 1 day earlier than expected. Saved $325 compared to local parts dealers. 2 thumbs up for 1A. This video helpful for 1st timers.

[mfvarnum]

No professional here but these steps helped me:
- Spray all bolts that need removing with Seafoam Deep Creep or some type of penetrating oil and let sit for at least 12hrs!!
- Loosen up the top 3 bolts before trying to remove the 2 large bolts below on the strut with a rubber mallet!
This helped me tremendously, hope it helps you all!

[MrTravisshort]

Extremely well done. No stupid music. No wasted time clear concise to the point. Perfect

[mylesherschberger]

Awesome video! Easy to follow, concise, no unnecessary background noise, and superb visuals! Thank you!

[foldzan]

You forgot to mention that you don't torque the top 3 nuts until after the vehicle is lowered or it can cause problems with the mount.

[PeaceChanel]

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[ahmadOrlando]

Good video...very clear and to the point. It's hard to come by how to videos like that. Thanks again.

[robray]

I'm about to use this to install new struts on a Lincoln Mkt. Will update once it's done, but I'm sure this video will be a huge help.

[jakebusch]

Just ordered TQL struts for my 2014 Kia optima from you guys. They were priced well and the reviews seemed good. Hopefully they ride well. I'll find out on Wednesday

[peter_hhm]

2:46 To avoid scratching the rim, you can use a wooden pry bar, which is stronger than the plastic ones while also don’t scratch metal.

[nathanrussell]

My favorite 1a mechanic. He's great about letting you know all the details.

[anttan]

Thank You for the straight forward explanation and detailed instructions. Simplicity of explanations and detailed to the tee. Great video.

[tommycollier]

That's for sharing you made this look easy.

[trealwilliams]

Man... Very great and detailed information 👍🛠️🛠️🛠️🛠️🛠️ Deserves my 5 Star Wrench Approval!

[rudolphparedez]

Thank you for showing me how to do it. I do appreciate it.

[tlimsps]

Thank you. Your video was good. So many of the other instructional videos were so shaky they made me dizzy.

[deetoxinz]

You guys seem like the perfect person to ask this question. I have a 1994 Ford Aspire and they say they no longer make the springs for the struts for my vehicle anymore.... I was wondering if there was something I could do to maybe replace the whole assembly with a different but similar strut assembly??? Maybe a few modifications made to mount them or something, but it is my only vehicle and my only hope of actually having one because I am just a traveler with not much of anything except that vehicle. If anyone could help me find a strut assembly to fit my 1994 ford aspire I would be forever grateful to you!!

[Remrie]

You can stick a allen wrench into the center of that sway bar nut. That way you don't destroy the rubber boot.

[decisions]

Helpful video! I was wondering if you were to install the fork bolt backwards could that call a squeeking noise when turning?