How to change shocks & springs on Renault Trafic Vivaro Primastar Rear shock absorber & coil spring

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024

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  • @Nutberg20
    @Nutberg20 22 дня назад +2

    Another easy little job! Makes so much difference when you’ve got the right tools!

  • @spencerhulme1203
    @spencerhulme1203 4 месяца назад +1

    Your title shoud be "Keen the Master Mechanic and Restorer" I was in shcck and awe and aim to do simular to my 320d E92 M Sport, what a fantastic Job honestly! 💯

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  4 месяца назад +1

      Hi and thanks for the nice comments. I will upload a new 3hr long video before the end of this week. It covers all the work on the BMW F10 with the N57 diesel engine. I have been editing for several days so I hope people will appreciate and enjoy it. A lot of work went into it.💪🏻🤝🏻

    • @spencerhulme1203
      @spencerhulme1203 4 месяца назад +1

      @@TheKeenMechanic Great will look forward to seeing uour skills in action! Amazing!

  • @stevierobinson4055
    @stevierobinson4055 8 месяцев назад +3

    Good job especially the restoration what a big difference

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks buddy, I have currently removed the engine and gearbox and will be rebuilding them so I hope you enjoy the future videos

  • @andrewburford4961
    @andrewburford4961 Месяц назад +1

    A well documented & good video. Thanks

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Месяц назад

      @@andrewburford4961 I have loads of content on the renault trafic vivaro platform. I did a full engine rebuild which I have documented in great detail and just need to edit the footage.🤝🏻

  • @grizzlygamer8891
    @grizzlygamer8891 Год назад +1

    My vivaro b keeps passing it's MOT but I'm convinced my shocks are shot on all four corners. It's on 200k+ miles and original shocks. Definitely gonna tackle this over the next few days and see if there's an improvement, and if so, do my front ones next.

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад +1

      Same as mine. Never failed mot but they were all shot. You will feel the difference after🤝

  • @dbkillerx3331
    @dbkillerx3331 2 года назад +2

    Still Excellent , Thanks again👍

  • @Nutberg20
    @Nutberg20 10 дней назад +1

    Quick question about lifting the rear of my Vivaro. Where is best to place the trolley so I can get an axle stand under the jack point? Thanks

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  10 дней назад +1

      @@Nutberg20 to be honest you should put a plank of soft wood if placing under the axle to spread the weight. Try places close to the suspension bolts joints as it will be more ridgid. Try one side at the time. Hope this helps

  • @themetalbracketcompany
    @themetalbracketcompany 2 года назад +1

    Another great video! What paint did you use on the rear axel? I’m planning a similar restoration on my van and would like to paint it to protect from rust.

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  2 года назад +1

      I used Rust converter on the bare metal 1st then POR15 grey paint. Por15 is not cheap but 1 tin of 100ml will do the job. Thanks for watching and for your comment🤝

    • @themetalbracketcompany
      @themetalbracketcompany 2 года назад +2

      @@TheKeenMechanic Thanks, I’ll look into getting that. I appreciate you replying to me as well. Keep up the good work 👍

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  2 года назад +1

      @@themetalbracketcompany No worries at all. See this link, they have these kits and this should allow to do that job with this kit. POR15 is the best product your money can buy as far as I am aware
      www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312573611218?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=epBtBJwIRGq&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=RwAnBlHgT8-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

    • @themetalbracketcompany
      @themetalbracketcompany 2 года назад +1

      @@TheKeenMechanic That’s great, thanks very much for your help 👍

  • @bespokedfurniture
    @bespokedfurniture Год назад +2

    How did you get your van up on to those axle stands?

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад +1

      Hi, if you look under the van I have a mid rise scissor lift 😉

    • @bespokedfurniture
      @bespokedfurniture Год назад +1

      @@TheKeenMechanic I noticed that as I watched the rest of the video 😄

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад +1

      @@bespokedfurniture Thanks for your message anyway. Hope you like the content and find it helpful🤝

  • @larshenningwestlie9264
    @larshenningwestlie9264 Год назад +1

    Perfect 😍👍🏼🤩

  • @lock411
    @lock411 Год назад +1

    NEED DO ONE ON MINE , DO YOU NEED DROP BOTH shock absorbers ? THZ

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад +1

      It is best to drop both sides but you might get away with just one side and put a bit of pressure on it to twist it a bit. If you can afford replace both. Best of luck

    • @lock411
      @lock411 Год назад +1

      @@TheKeenMechanic thank you for the reply mate cheers think i will get both why i'm under. makes sense yes

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад +1

      @@lock411 No worries mate. Glad to be able to help you with what I can🔩🔧🤝

  • @ZeroGMVideos
    @ZeroGMVideos 2 года назад +1

    Hi! nice video! (helpfull)
    Do you know if there is a softer shocks or springs..? i mean.. i have "combi" version.. (3 seats front,3 back.. and no windows on rear sides..) and i think maybe, "passenger" version have the suspension,softer than mine...
    thanks in advance!
    Regards!

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  2 года назад

      Hi
      Mine is a commercial van and I put Febi heavy duty springs at the back. I noticed the original were much thinner and broke due to this. In your case search the web and local shops and compare the original with the new ones you get if you want softer suspension go for thinner springs. Not sure about scocks. Mine were shot so I just got what was available in my locar parts shop

    • @ZeroGMVideos
      @ZeroGMVideos 2 года назад +1

      @@TheKeenMechanic hi! ok thanks a lot for your answer!!

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  2 года назад

      @@ZeroGMVideos No problem. Happy to help

  • @FixyRascal
    @FixyRascal 2 месяца назад +1

    Where did you get the bolts for The rear shocks? Asking for a friend😂

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  2 месяца назад

      @@FixyRascal The main dealer should have them if you can't find from a local breaker or ebay. These things happen🤣

  • @KarlGreenwood-v6z
    @KarlGreenwood-v6z Год назад +1

    My top bolts are seized solid and won't loosen, what do you suggest?

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад

      I suggest gas torch until the nut is red hot and after that use a large breaker bar and it will come off

    • @KarlGreenwood-v6z
      @KarlGreenwood-v6z Год назад +1

      @@TheKeenMechanic ty for the video and the reply, finally got them off and new ones on

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад

      @@KarlGreenwood-v6z Nice one. Glad to hear you got sorted

  • @NewAge0fAquarius
    @NewAge0fAquarius 11 месяцев назад +1

    Place the springs the other way up, this allows mud and grim from the road to pass thru the spring.. vauxhall

  • @Bikerscampsite
    @Bikerscampsite Год назад +1

    Are stainless bolts strong enough?

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад +1

      Yes, they are actually stronger. The only reason the manufacturers don't use them as they are more expensive. You find more stainless steel on the high end vehicles

    • @neilwarden7973
      @neilwarden7973 Год назад +1

      Where can you get stainless steel bolts from?

    • @TheKeenMechanic
      @TheKeenMechanic  Год назад +1

      Ebay. Or just google the size you need. Most are M6/M8 bolts