Replacing struts

Struts can sometimes be a little scary. That is unless you have the right equipment. They are really pretty simple for the most part. However be sure to use a spring compressor. Here is an example on a Honda. Other vehicles will be basically the same

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Honda
• strut
• spring
• compressor
• auto
• repair
• struts
• springs
• suspension

[jerryh311]

If you laid a strut on the top of my trunk I would beat you with it.

[hpd77]

real mechanics dont wear gloves

[Mr572u]

Who gets to remove the grease from the shoulder harness?

[mi16t]

i sense rust real soon with banging up the wheel well paint

[jayocular]

@ruiferreira89 lol, makes sense

[ruiferreira89]

@jayocular As you can see in this video, when the shock is fully extended, the spring tension holds it in place. What would hold the spring in place if you had lowered your car with coil compressors? Nothing.

Passing a big hole on the road fast, the shock extends a little more, the spring moves from the seat and you've got yourself a trip to the hospital.

That acquaintance of yours deserves a Darwin Award.

[mlg50wanabe]

what would happen if the spring isnt lined up with the top mount?

[jayocular]

ive seen someone use coil crompressors to lower their car a couple of inches and drive it that way,does anyone know if thats a bad unsafe idea or would it work fine for as long as you wanted it to? would it affect the ride in a bad way?

[carlip]

You do not need a spring coil compressor for this. You already have one... your car. Just get 2 walmart jacks for 15$ and use to hold the car up and one to push the control arm all the way up and undo all the restraining bolts then SLOWLY let the pressure off. The spring will slowly "untension" against the jack and you can service the strut. Not mention its A LOT faster and you cant put anything in wrong since it wont compress perfectly if its back in improperly.

[SteveSmith26]

Wow it seems easy when you have all the tools.

[mapukmapuk]

I love the sound of the impact drill