This New Mod Will Make Your Car Ride Like a Cloud
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- This New Mod Will Make Your Car Ride Like a Cloud, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Car mods that work. Best car mods. How to make your car ride better. How suspension works in your car. How shocks works. How struts work. Car mods to make your car or truck ride smoother. Car advice. DIY Car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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Hey, Mr. Kilmer. I have a question, if you could help me. I have a 2005 3.3L Dodge Grand Caravan. Smoke coming from under the hood, over heats sometimes, coolant leak, heater doesn't work properly, but it will work occasionally. What could be the problem, and would a radiator flush/cleaning help??? I know you're a busy man, but If you could get back to me i would really appreciate it, thank you.
Shock absorbers can also protect timber homes from getting badly damaged. (Earthquake).
Is better when you talk more enthusiastically =)
@@happygolucky6078 just get a new car, we wouldn’t wanna see you up here because of a faulty dodge that you kept because it barely “ran”.
Scotty I am a regular subscriber now for many years. You recommend Akebono brake pads, but I wish you would recommend the double gas shocks that you were speaking of. I know bilsteins are really good shocks and you've mentioned KYB however these only last about 50,000 miles. Honda original equipment shocks last much longer. Is there a shock besides KYB that you can recommend? Also is there a shock that really absorbs bumps and makes the car ride more smoothly than bouncing over and crashing over bumps and Imperfections in the road? I would love to see more information on this topic.
Shock absorbers do not transfer load to the opposite side of the vehicle in a turn. Shock absorbers, more properly called dampers, do one thing and one thing only; they resist/damp suspension movement. This prevents uncontrolled wheel travel due to springs (including tires) storing and releasing energy, and controls vertical body movement.
What controls horizontal body movements ?
The suspense was killing me, but the end was really shocking.
But in the end it was a gas
Look at you, strutting around here with the puns
I see what you did there and I like it
I don't understand?
@@alext8828 shock, absorbers
Shock test. Go to the bumper of your vehicle. Push down with all your weight and then release the bumper. The car should rise up and stop with no bounce.if the car bounces up and down a couple of times the shocks are worn out.
This man has dedicated his life to mechanics. Thank you!
The artist behind these 3D renders is to be commended as well!💯🔥
I can guarantee you that about 2% of your average drivers actually replace their shocks every 50K miles!
It's not really needed
lol, how did you come to that ridiculously high figure? I think you forgot a decimal place.
I haven’t replaced my shocks on my car yet, and I’ve had it for over 10 years!😳
@@eleanormassaro5195 Yep. My 2011 Tacoma has carried one ton (2,000) of material many times and shocks are still working....as far as I know. =)
It’s different for every vehicle and what kind of shock. Some shocks don’t last too long while other last a really long time. Just replace them when you notice your car isn’t riding great or bouncing a lot.
Thank you Doctor Scotty you are absolutely fantastic at teaching, I'm glad you decided to become a gifted mechanic instead of using your PhD in an academic setting..we lucked out and you are an incredible teacher
Word. I have learned so much from this channel. I'm a girl. Dad taught me lots of things growing up but I had to pester him to get him to really show me stuff. Dad is a mechanical engineer but can practically build a vehicle. Save for the computer programming stuff he doesn't have a fancy Scotty scanning/programming tool. Scotty keep teaching us. I'm an MD in the US. We are going to start retiring early (I'm 40). Definitely looking into energy engineering. Tesla's system is trash. Learn from the masters while they are still alive!
@@AF_1892 me too I retired early from a line of duty injury as a New York City Firefighter and also as a diesel mechanic of 12 yrs for the county I live in. But I didn't work on cars so it's cool to get up to date info from Scotty and he is why I'm buying a lexus soon so lexus should send him an award because many of his followers bought Toyota or honda because of him
You’re normally such a Goofball Scotty, but you proved to me you’re also a science teacher in this video. Thanks for showing the difference between dual and single tube shocks. Finding the best shocks for your ride is always a gamble. Too rough or too soft. It’s always a risk of having to try a couple types to get your personal taste dialed in. I just put KYB ExcelG on my jeep and am already wondering what Bikstein 5100 or KYB Gas A Just would have felt like.
Scotty I'm still waiting for my diploma from Kilmer University
He will send your diploma when you pass his final exam, what is the best car ever made?
@@bmichael103 94 celica
@@stealthy3244 MT or AT?
@@bmichael103 huffy bicycle
h a n d s d o w n
@@bmichael103 Tim Allen will tell ya .
Love these videos! Some of the greatest informative videos on RUclips.
45 years ago took rear shocks off to swap out defective and drove 12 miles to town, sans any rear shocks. Bounced up and down like being on a water bed, felt weird. Bought load helper springs and mounted on stretched out heavy duty shocks. Much better, actually handled better on curved roads.
Fun fact: Scotty has ridden clouds, he knows what he's talking about.
😂😎😂😎
With this great personality I cant even imagine him not to have ridden some clouds!
He loves to ride on things ;)
@@kiyosenl.3889 it almost sounds you are talking about shock absorbers. But I guess your talking exotic vehicles.
@@ClosestNearUtopia well, exotic is the right word
Scotty you're a treasure trove of automotive knowledge sir. A professor of cars and the mechanisms that make them run. 👍
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last time I was this early Scotty hadn't bought his Toyota Celica yet
It was 1987......
No, but i did.
Heavy duty shocks also stabilize a vehicle extremely well. Put 4 higher priced Gabriel heavy duty shocks on my Explorer a few years ago and it was like night & day compared to the cheap garbage gas shocks that were in there and it rides real tight with no wandering & with much more stability since they were installed.
So another words it rides a lot rougher because for it to be tighter it must not ride smooth…🤷🏾♂️
@@Wildanimal864. Depends on the road
Love your videos, literally just bought struts for my vehicle that we’re made in China, they sucked, returned them and asked for an stateside manufactured brand…they said all they had was Monroe, I said hell no and went to the dealer for OEM LOL
Man imo this has to be one of the best videos Scotty made, explained everything with perfect detail, much appreciated for the great efford ❤
The stock shocks we're worn out in a 1979 Oldsmobile I used to own so bad that over a dip in the road it would smack the bottom against ground once maybe even two or three times and was horrible around turns rocking side to side after making a turn. So I replaced them with Monroe Nascar Sensatrac shocks. The out comes was a 100 times better shocks. The dip in the road with new shocks barrely caused the car to move up and down and the car would level out immediately after making a turn. It was a great improvement by far.
This video would better be titled "How shock absorbers work". I didn't find out what "This New Mod" was. Sorry, Scotty.
Monotube shocks are the mod he is speaking of. They changed my life! No joke. Putting monotube shocks on a old 4x4 makes a giant difference in the way it rides. Better than new
I changed over to Bilstien gas shocks and struts years ago. Great dampers, very nice ride. Last a long time. My first set started getting a little soft around 100k miles. They can also be rebuilt. They do cost more though. I remember reading Bilstein said it cost them more to make a stem seal than what other manufacturers charged for a whole shock. I thought roll or sway bars transfered energy to the other side of vehicles, not shocks. They just dampen the spring action.
Four new Bilstein struts on my 94' Celica. Over 340,000 miles on it and it handles like a Go Cart and rides like a dream.
But does it ride like a cloud? Which is better, a dream or a cloud?
Go team Bilstein ALL the way!!!
Clouds are rough. I flew through them. Turbulence was crazy. Shocking.....
What was the new mod?
I'm using KYB gas shocks and despite their low price, they're performance is good.
Yes, but Bilsteins are the way to go.
I had very good performance from my KYB on a previous suv also. Good shocks.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 kyb... 😅😅😅😅
I just found out, that Bilstein hds are made in çhina.
Which one is he even promoting? He doesn't mention any brand?
I bought a 2010 prius today with a little over 200k miles paid $3500 kbb says its worth around 4500-6000 even with the miles and it's in great shape no rust or anything wrong with it it was really really well maintained thanks to you and your love of toyota
What company do you recommend when buying twin tube gas shock absorbers like for our 2014 Accord?
Scotty is an automotive God.
I really like this new format. Second video of Scotty’s I’ve seen of this format.
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@@scottykilmer nice!!!
Welcome new person.
I dont i like yelling in the driveway!
Where is the product
I'm still a little confused about shocks & there was no mention why most newer cars & trucks have struts & the advantage of struts over a regular spring & shocks design. Maybe a good subject for another video.
@Mark Codiroli Thank you for the explanation.
One other stupid question you might be able to answer for me.: When building hot rods, we used Koni spring over shocks & bolted or welded on 4 links to replace the original shocks & leaf springs mainly for drag racing purposes. What would to the ride & stability of a car or truck overall. I know when I did this to my truck at the time, I could carry a lot more weight than with the original rear suspension.
@Mark Codiroli Thank you for the information & your time.
Great content Scotty. If you get the opportunity to expand on schocks, could you also talk about off-road setups like: progressive springs, long travel setups, remote reservoir shocks, hydraulic bump stops, and also what is involved in maintenance of these more advanced setups? I found these topics to be a bit complex and there is not much information out there where it’s explained in your helpful and straightforward manner. Thanks!
At least I know I won't be in too much *suspense* when my car is starting to *brake* down. 😬
@Barack Obama And I'll make a killer PUNished.
will you be shocked when that happens? please tell us the compressed story
& have SHOCK video value too
Lol good one!
@@davidjames666 lol
So, this is one of those technical knowledge videos from the 50s that we all watch, but modern (and likely to be viewed in the same way 50 years from now).
Getting ready to replace my 07 FJ Cruisers shocks and springs. Bilsten 5100 and Old man emu. Another great video Scotty. 👍🏻
Scotty I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla S
I feel every bump crack and stone in the road what can I do to make for a more comfortable ride?
2007 Highlander, just over 250,000 miles. All original except tires, battery, timing belt (& water pump) alternator and of course all fluids, especially motor oil. 🙃
Thank you for the “shock treatment.” I have come back to reality - I need to change my shocks. Ford 150 - Biilstein from my research. I live in Baja Sur MX and most the roads are NOT flat but they do let you know you are alive. 😀
That Rally Celica is an absolute beast!
4:14 - 94' Celica GT Four. LEGEND!
I thought Scotty's 94 Celica was RIP. Maybe I misread something. Scotty said it should last forever.
These videos remind me of old history and discovery shows. Awesome
What shock is the latest and greatest to buy.
Cut to the chase here....
Damn. Scott the engine is about to blow.
Best video regarding shock absorbers, as always Scotty is the best RUclips channel for understanding your vehicle and how it works!
What's the name of the shocks how and where do I find them? How do I know I can put this on my MKT LINCOLN 2013?
He did recommend hydraulic shocks if you drive a certain way or don’t drive a certain way. Anyone who wants to drive really fast around a curve or a corner should avoid hydraulic shocks. And then he talks about the nitrogen gas and oil filled shock. There is a strong difference between the two. I thought the information about how to know if you were having a problem with your shocks and how to know if it’s time to replace them or not was very informative. So I guess that’s what the headline was talking about.
No excuses but Scotty does talk fast so it’s easy to miss information or think he’s glossing over something when really he’s quite detailed, which is how he has so many subscribers.
The easy way to tell if your shocks are weak. Is roll down your window and listen at hwy speeds for a flapping sound from your tires over hwy expansion joints. If you tires are giving off a flap flap sound. your good! The shocks are working as they should. If you hear a dull thud thud, replace them.
Thank you for this video!! Very helpful!! I did ask a well known guy who restores cars in Utah has a well know tv show what shocks to use when I went to big car event in Los Angeles. He wanted me to talk to his main guy who recommended a German company for 4X4. No complaints. I was going to get the popular Rancho, & told other company has better shock for 4X4 at big 4X4 event. I hope a lot of people see this helping them decide the best shocks for vehicle. Remember never buy one shock also get two.
What are the best struts to us for my 2005 Camry?
Also the best struts for a 2008 camry le if different from the 2005 camry.
Installing modern bilstein monotubes with fresh coils on a 25 year old 4runner will make it ride better than it did when it was new. Everyone says the engine is the most important part of a vehicle, the first thing i mess with is the suspension.
The new format is very good, not that the older format was bad. Nicely done.
I always learn something from your channel. I appreciate it
Good Evening Scotty !!!!
evening!
Feel like the Substitute Teacher popped in a tape from the VHS Scotty Kilmer Collection 😁
excellent .. learning a little more at 76 years old . great video .
Scotty, which mod will make my car to ride on a cloud ?? and which shock / shocks to use !!
he's not shouting ! i like it.
Okay maybe I missed it but WHAT is the mod and shock that makes car ride like a cloud?? Was it the Twin Tube?
Thank you old men 🤟🔥🙌
Next to the old UK Top Gear, Scotty's videos on specific subject matters are my favorite auto vids to watch
As an experienced mechanic, this taught me a lot! Thank you Mr. Scotty!!
You're obviously not all THAT experienced...
@@Thirdgen83
I never learned about the inner workings of shocks. Never really cared. But I’ve been fixing cars, trucks, mowers, and JET AIRCRAFT for over 40 years.
Nice try, son…
This is Dr. Scotty Kilmer Autoversity...I just love his lectures... exceptional Everytime
What brand gas/oil combination front struts and rear shock absorbers do you recommend for my 1988 chevy camaro iroc z 5.7 ...I'm tired of my brain rattling around my head on a bumpy road. Please Advise....you're great...Don't retire...just ease off the caffeine...Lmao. need a smoother ride
i like how scotty shows toyotas when he talks about shocks, scotty thinks of a toyota when he thinks about a "car".
What about electronic air shocks/struts?
What's the mod? Vid is titled wrong.
I have a 2009 Honda accord with low mileage. I want to change the shocks and struts this spring. What do you recommend and what else should I change ( links . tire rods or anything else you think) . Also we have a Mercedes ml350 with almost 200000 miles want to do the same for that shocks and struts and anything else you think. I know you think to do work on Mercedes might be crazy but just gave it to our 16 year old son. And over the years I have done a ton a work and replaced many things so it drives great and it a good car for our son. No leaks of anything. I fix all leaks over the years so keeping the car forever.. Thanks for your help and love your videos and the information I learne .
'shock absorbers should be replaced in pairs...' except when your insurance company is is paying for it after front end damage after hitting a monster city pot hole... SMH. Great video!
I love these informative videos Scotty!
I'm shocked with all the great information in a documentary video thanks Scotty
This video was filled with suspense!!!😱
Thank you Scotty, much Appreciated in all you do 👍
Kilmer's advice changed my driving style.
nice one .. every driver needs to watch your video at least twice .. Great insight .
excellent narration scotty time and time again
If you work on your own car and have ever replaced the shocks or struts you can see car ID or rock auto will will sell at least two different kinds
When I do shocks and struts I always go with twin tube either Gabriel or KYB’s
Name brand only
I’ve tried off brand and TRQ and have not nothing but issues
So what's the best for OEM replacements for a 2017 Nissan Titan 5.6 4x2? I want a smooth ride as I drive a lot of highway miles.
One of my shocks on my 4wd snapped today after some pretty heavy off-roading 😔 I don’t think they’ve ever been replaced have had the car for 7 years
Any brands who uses the best shock technology you can recommend?
The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info
Scotty install this on your Celica!
Absolutely awesome. I thought I knew enough about suspension already - boy was I wrong! Keep them coming Scotty!
Nice work and explanation, Professor Kilmer! Very well done. I like what you're doing with this new style.
Yes is different!
There is your opinion, and the pure information!
Thanks!
Very educational, people should consider springing down to their garage and getting them checked.
Awesome video Scotty 👏 Thanks 👍
Well done Scotty! Beauty about this video it covers any vehicle, not just Murican cars.
Thanks for putting these in a playlist
Thanks Scotty. Love your videos ❤️
Nice video, Scotty.. Thanks for the up load..
Great video as always , Scotty.
Excellent video - learned a lot. Thanks for all you do for us backyard mechanics.
Thanks for sharing Man 🥂
Best Channel for cars ever …
I thought you were going to tell us about the new shocks that are the best, I want the best. I guess my automotive company will tell me. Thanks for your detailed explanation, I am now an engineer and I can become a shock engineer after that detailed information. You're a smart dude Scotty.
Nice one Scotty 🔥
i bought kyb twintube shocks and struts. I don't feel too good about it. It is bumpy, i can feel almost every bump. I am located in Decatur, Illinois. bad roads.
Hi Scotty! Huge fan of your content. Watching your video at 01:30am in England 😅
hello and thank you!
Good Stuff Great Tips😄👍🏿
Love the vid Scotty but what about degraded or damaged bushings? They have a large impact on the suspension components of the vehicle! For example.
My neighbour thought his suspension was damaged - UK potholes are killers.
He forked out enough money to replace all of the suspension!
After installing he had the same issue and didn't know what to do.
Sent it to the Nissan garage and it was severely degraded bushings!
What prevents the floating piston in the gas shock from flipping and acting like a butterfly valve allowing gas and oil from mix?
Why does the new struct assembly sit so high from the fender and even though they look the same length as the stock one? And is there a way to lower it down closer to the fender? Without any modofication?
How does one know if they have a twin tube or a single tube thanks
Damn. Now I know how shocks work. Thx Scotty!
I LIKE this new format!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!