Nice vid man! i have a truck and everytime i go over a bump it makes a really weird sound like 2 metals hitting each other, like something is lose, but i had a friend jump on the back while i laid under, and the sound seems to be coming from the rear shock. so is it posible for it to be sounding like 2 lose parts smacking each other? also theres a very small leak on it.
I just want to say, this was an extremely high quality lesson. I stumbled across this and wasn’t expecting to get such an in depth explanation. Thanks for making such a helpful and interesting video!
This must be THEEEE best video on this important subject matter pertaining to suspension The length that he went though to provide not only information on the subject but all the visual examples is truly above and beyond! Never seen anyone cutting open all the different type of shocks/struts/Air-shocks Taking the videos, and editing was superb Many thanks to you and this video!
I know this is a older video but I got to be honest and say this is without a doubt one of the best made videos on You Tube with actual demonstrations shown. Thank you so much for the work you put into this video.
For the last 47 years I have been repairing cars and much more. Not as a backyard butcher but employed for my skills. I've been in awe of the power of You Tube for its ability to pass on repair techniques for just about anything but there are only a few people who really know what they are talking about and you are at the top of the list sir .I hate opening a video to find they know nothing at all just want to post something. The absolute best explanation coupled with cutaways. I just wanted to let you know this was great.
Being a general mechanic is in some ways just as challenging as being a medical doctor. When a patient complains of an ailment, the doctor doesn't have to wonder what kind of kidney this particular model has or where the pancreas is located.
I believe some parts of his video taken from pretty old video where the guy cut fenders out of his Mercedes and showed how suspension works when driving through pot holes and bumps. It was some kind of experiment.
Fantastic video. Straight to the point without all the bs of telling a story about how your shocks went out one day. Most ppl on RUclips would have turned this into a 40 min video with the first 25 mins having the camera pointed at their own face. Thank you for this. Subbed
I'm a pc guy, dont know much about cars so I go thru a lot of such videos. But only this guy's videos are the most professional, most informative. I dont want to repair it myself, but I want to know what's going on. Thank you JDG.
I went to college for automotive and this is the first time I've ever seen a single video on RUclips explain absolutely everything with perfect detail so..... I'm speechless If there was an award given out for Best automotive helping video on RUclips this person right here deserves it. You got a new subscriber
Never before have a seen a video this short, and with so much technical information crammed in that is so clear and easy to understand. Absolutely superb!
Video editing and quality is great, very informative and excellent explanation. I have no reason to check other videos regarding struts and shocks after seen this one! You are a superior “RUclips automotive technician instructor” haha You are doing something OUTSTANDING! Keep it up brother. I am learning a lot from you!
My car suddenly started to slip on turns and I thought it is because of wet road or wrong tire pressure, however someone told me to check shock absorbers, and This is the best detailed explanation I have found so far that gives exact idea why my car slips... one side simply goes too low but other side does not press against road proportionally, so turn is taken by one wheel simply saying. . . of course, it will not handle load... BIG THANK YOU !!!!!!
Excellent explanation and visual understanding of how struts and shocks work on a car. Explained like an automotive engineer. Truly enjoyed the learning process that you provided here.
Thanks for producing such a clear video. I'll be taking mine in for inspection after you confirmed some symptoms in getting in my drive. I thought I was just being overly sensitive about the handling and ride, but now I'm pretty certain I have a suspension problem. 👍
Excellent video. Simple, objective, well edited and informative. The demos were just perfect. Especially the side by side. I see some cars on the road with horrible bounces, what a danger.
What a video! Concise, precise, very well explained and helping out newbies and auto-enthusiasts at the same time. Thank you for your time you put into this informative video. Proper good job.
Very impressive informative video! Absolutely better than anything else I've seen on the subject. I think the big suspension component brands should have you do their videos.
I was here just to check if my car suspension are working fine or they've issue, but now after watching your video I've become SME on suspension related problems 😉 Btw very informative and precise information.
I took out my shock absorbers on one car. And the springs on another...and taught my friends and family what's it's all about in the back field. Great fun
excellent tutorial! I have to admit, when I first clicked on this vid, I thought I'd be subjected to another wishy washy pseudo DIY vid but am I ever gald I was wrong. A perfect video for the non DIYer who just wants to know enough not to be ripped off and understand why some maintenance items should never be out off even if they dont seem important. Thanks so much for yiur effort and time
As an ASE certified mechanic: Good job! Because most FWD cars have struts, you might want to add diagnosing a bad upper strut mount (bearing), as it is integral part of the strut assembly.
Your videos are incredible. You hsve much knowledge in the subject and explain it well. Thanks for taking the time to make them and I'm looking forward to more! Question: what's your favourite tool? :)
@@PappaLarro What exactly is he copying? The talent to explain well? Or good understanding of how to place cameras under correct viewing angles? Or perhaps the skill to edit his recordings and speech in a comprehensive flow, keeping things short and concise and to the point? What part of COPYING cHrisfix makes this production EASIER in any way?
Wow! Within the first few moments of this video I learned more than all of the other vids that I tabbed on earlier. After hours of perusing, this one was all I needed!. What a great informative, knowledgeable, specific, palatable, interesting way to take the time and effort, with graphics and comparison, so viewers could easily understand! Kudos for real!!! U rock. Thanx! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This is the only video one would need to look when having a strut/shock problem. My 02:14 is the problem I have been facing. The shock absorbers went bad. The car was bouncing when going through small bad patches on road or when going over speedbreakers. Getting them replaced tomorrow.
I find a lot of YT videos on the how to repair or some drawn diagram of how things work but the camera mounted in action at the suspension was great. And your distinction between different types helped me actually learn. I dont say this about many ..I wish there were more like this. TY!
The only video on automobile I really could understand. No gimmicks. No bullshit. Just plain and simple explanations. Great job. You should be a teacher
Wow this video was so pleasing to watch: information delivered simply, straight to the point, not too much talking, great camera angles.. just awesome! Definetly going to subscribe!
(tldr: you are awesome here's why) You already have enough kudos in the comments but I have to add to it. Excellent information. I really benefited from learning that there are 3 stages of valves inside the shock. It's great that you covered that. It's amazing work that you're doing. You're helping so many people and obviously you're getting to exercise your passion for, and understanding of automotive engineering as well as your ability to communicate. Your comprehensive, concise, and clear explanations are a gift. Thanks. I'm a neophyte mechanic determined to fix my cars by myself. You are invaluable to people like me.
Great info! Very informative! You answered a few questions I had about struts because I'm gonna be replacing all of mine real soon. But turns out its the actual shocks! Thanks pal! :)
The level of detailed explanation and visual aids in this video is just mind-blasting. I had never seen such an informative video on RUclips since...ever.
Hi, this is a great informative video. Good Job! Today is May 2023. I watched your video a few years ago, at that time, I didn't know as much about cars as I do today, so I just gave this video a 'like' and moved on to other videos. But today, as I watch the 2nd time, I realized how well you described the subject matter so very nicely! Thank you!
This is the most descriptive video I have ever seen about shocks! So much info densely packed into one video in a very clear and easy to understand format! Also, I give this man extra credit for the visual aids such as demonstrating the vehicle going over bumps with & without struts/springs both attached which took much more effort than any other video I’ve seen and he did it in multiple scenarios! I’m so impressed and but constrained by my own vocabulary limitations so explain just how damn awesome this guy is but you get the point and I’ll shut up now! Like, share, and Long Live @JunkyDIYguy Thank you!
I rarely comment on videos, but wow this guy makes the best videos in automotive info, couldn't be explained any better, and goes the extra mile showing how things work. Good quality video angles, amazing work keep it up man! 👍👍
This video was so good. Thank you so much. I’ve always known about the bounce test but to actually see what’s inside the shock and to why and how was so informative.
"Hate" energy! My new favorite RUclipsr! The visuals are just amazing so I can understand what I am being told. Thank you, sir! This is a great automotive channel. Sub'd Liked
I've Never seen any explanation with this sort of critical video demonstration! Epic Job man! There are more high end car youtubers with million subs, but none of them can get even close to you. You are gold buddy! 👍👍👍
Bleed the fronts and rears. If the rear drum shoes push pins are out of the boots the brake cylinder will go past its seal and leak fluid/suck air. So bleed them and check the rear drum cylinder for missing parts. cause the springs will pull the drum shoe onto the cylinder so they will kind of work. But it will habitually let air in even if you bled them aa million times. Check the rears. 7 ton jaw puller to get old ones off rented of autozone.
The last mechanic I saw didn’t test drive the vehicle. It has all these signs and he assures it isn’t anything dangerous. Not panicking, just glad I saw this clip. I’ve been told my suspension is a problem, though.
This video is so detailed, omg...there is an illustration for everything you're trying to tell us....and that's why I'm subscribing...makes it so easy to understand!!!
Wow, I really enjoyed your video! I understand the difference between shocks, struts, and springs now! Also I got to see how things work and how they look. And you explain important things! This is a very high quality video for any beginner wanting to understand suspension. Thank you very much!
Small correction, springs are good at storing and releasing energy. They bounce back and forth because springs are great at “resonating” at a specific frequency. The purpose of the shock is to cause those resonances to decay, so the spring doesn’t bounce back and forth all day. If you had just springs, your car would just keep bouncing at a specific frequency. You can see this in videos of SUV’s with blown rear shocks. It just keeps bouncing. Other than that this is a fantastic video! I’m putting new shocks and struts on my Corolla soon and your info is super helpful!
Guys, check out my latest video
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I could not find your other video on how to replace shocks and struts :(
Thank you!!!
Instantly subscribed! Truly quality work on this video mate. Visual aid Camry was awesome!
Nice vid man! i have a truck and everytime i go over a bump it makes a really weird sound like 2 metals hitting each other, like something is lose, but i had a friend jump on the back while i laid under, and the sound seems to be coming from the rear shock. so is it posible for it to be sounding like 2 lose parts smacking each other? also theres a very small leak on it.
looks like in Perth😂
We really have to appreciate the effort that goes into these videos.. he literally took a fender off just so we can see the spring operating!
that's impressive.....i've subscribe just because of that!
This guy has not posted any video for 2 years. Hope he is fine
He took off the muffler pan also! to show the difference between rear shocks on and off the car
Omg. Is there a figurative way?
no doubt that the time and work he put into this is incredible.
If only we could give awards for the highest quality, most on point, most helpful videos on RUclips.
WOW!! Are you a professor in automobile engineering!?? You have both the knowledge and passion in this field. Absolutely amazing!!
He explained this so people who aren’t mechanics can understand how cool
I just want to say, this was an extremely high quality lesson. I stumbled across this and wasn’t expecting to get such an in depth explanation. Thanks for making such a helpful and interesting video!
This must be THEEEE best video on this important subject matter pertaining to suspension
The length that he went though to provide not only information on the subject but all the visual examples is truly above and beyond!
Never seen anyone cutting open all the different type of shocks/struts/Air-shocks
Taking the videos, and editing was superb
Many thanks to you and this video!
I know this is a older video but I got to be honest and say this is without a doubt one of the best made videos on You Tube with actual demonstrations shown. Thank you so much for the work you put into this video.
That awkward moment when your car has all FIVE signs.
Aaand i can't get new shocks thanks to cov19 lockdown.
C19 got us one way or another
Yeah I was just about to comment the same thing haha.
It was 6,also a toyota here.
Hence the reason why he showed you on this particular car
For the last 47 years I have been repairing cars and much more. Not as a backyard butcher but employed for my skills. I've been in awe of the power of You Tube for its ability to pass on repair techniques for just about anything but there are only a few people who really know what they are talking about and you are at the top of the list sir .I hate opening a video to find they know nothing at all just want to post something. The absolute best explanation coupled with cutaways. I just wanted to let you know this was great.
When your parents wanted you to become a a medical doctor. And you decide to get a PhD in Automotive engineering
He is a god 😊
Lmfao
Lmao
@@beachhunter9497 stfu lmao
Being a general mechanic is in some ways just as challenging as being a medical doctor. When a patient complains of an ailment, the doctor doesn't have to wonder what kind of kidney this particular model has or where the pancreas is located.
Great job explaining and ALSO great videography. Those camera angles are unique and very helpful. Thanks!
I believe some parts of his video taken from pretty old video where the guy cut fenders out of his Mercedes and showed how suspension works when driving through pot holes and bumps. It was some kind of experiment.
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I don’t think I’ve ever been more impressed by the narration of an educational video
Must be about the best info video I have seen on RUclips, 10/10 for content, production, continuity.
DUDE IS ON POINT. 1.5 million views and only 22k likes. You ingrates. I wish i could like it twice
This is the most comprehensive video about shocks and struts I've seen. Amazing work!
One of the best presentation I have ever seen! Well done!
Could have not been professionally explained/detailed any better! Amazing job!
You and Scotty Kilmer are the S-tier of auto repair RUclips channels. Absolutely phenomenal videos through and through, thank you for the work you do!
Fantastic video. Straight to the point without all the bs of telling a story about how your shocks went out one day. Most ppl on RUclips would have turned this into a 40 min video with the first 25 mins having the camera pointed at their own face. Thank you for this. Subbed
This is Television like production. The most informative and entertaining automotive channel out there
I love how specific and detailed you are in your knowledge of the topic. My kind of dude!
I'm a pc guy, dont know much about cars so I go thru a lot of such videos. But only this guy's videos are the most professional, most informative. I dont want to repair it myself, but I want to know what's going on. Thank you JDG.
I love people who do things the right way like this guy!!!
I went to college for automotive and this is the first time I've ever seen a single video on RUclips explain absolutely everything with perfect detail so..... I'm speechless
If there was an award given out for Best automotive helping video on RUclips this person right here deserves it.
You got a new subscriber
Thank you for explaining this and how the shock absorber functions under a vehicle. And the effect the broken shocks have on the brakes.
Never before have a seen a video this short, and with so much technical information crammed in that is so clear and easy to understand. Absolutely superb!
Video editing and quality is great, very informative and excellent explanation. I have no reason to check other videos regarding struts and shocks after seen this one! You are a superior “RUclips automotive technician instructor” haha You are doing something OUTSTANDING! Keep it up brother. I am learning a lot from you!
My car suddenly started to slip on turns and I thought it is because of wet road or wrong tire pressure, however someone told me to check shock absorbers, and This is the best detailed explanation I have found so far that gives exact idea why my car slips... one side simply goes too low but other side does not press against road proportionally, so turn is taken by one wheel simply saying. . . of course, it will not handle load... BIG THANK YOU !!!!!!
This was a very informative video. Explained everything very simply. Look forward to more videos by this guy!
Wow!!! Not only did he explained what and how a shock and spring work but he also demonstrated it . Hats off to this man. Definitely subscribing 👏🏻
Excellent explanation and visual understanding of how struts and shocks work on a car. Explained like an automotive engineer. Truly enjoyed the learning process that you provided here.
thank you for showing people about struts shocks .trust this man on this he's got it right.
Thanks for producing such a clear video. I'll be taking mine in for inspection after you confirmed some symptoms in getting in my drive. I thought I was just being overly sensitive about the handling and ride, but now I'm pretty certain I have a suspension problem. 👍
This was one of the best car diagnose videos i've ever seen PERIOD you explained things clearly for me with no knowledge of suspension components
Excellent video. Simple, objective, well edited and informative. The demos were just perfect. Especially the side by side. I see some cars on the road with horrible bounces, what a danger.
What a video! Concise, precise, very well explained and helping out newbies and auto-enthusiasts at the same time. Thank you for your time you put into this informative video. Proper good job.
Very impressive informative video! Absolutely better than anything else I've seen on the subject. I think the big suspension component brands should have you do their videos.
I was here just to check if my car suspension are working fine or they've issue, but now after watching your video I've become SME on suspension related problems 😉
Btw very informative and precise information.
I took out my shock absorbers on one car. And the springs on another...and taught my friends and family what's it's all about in the back field. Great fun
Sir . This has to be the most detail video I've seen on RUclips. Great job bro. I've subscribed after watched video
excellent tutorial! I have to admit, when I first clicked on this vid, I thought I'd be subjected to another wishy washy pseudo DIY vid but am I ever gald I was wrong. A perfect video for the non DIYer who just wants to know enough not to be ripped off and understand why some maintenance items should never be out off even if they dont seem important. Thanks so much for yiur effort and time
Very impressed with your explanations. I especially like way you demonstrated the safety issues.
As an ASE certified mechanic: Good job! Because most FWD cars have struts, you might want to add diagnosing a bad upper strut mount (bearing), as it is integral part of the strut assembly.
This was the best car video ive ever seen in my life
this is definitely one of the best videos out there because of the detail description throughout every process!!! THANK YOU SIR!!!
Your videos are incredible. You hsve much knowledge in the subject and explain it well. Thanks for taking the time to make them and I'm looking forward to more!
Question: what's your favourite tool? :)
Impact wrench i have to say, even though I’m not using much in my videos because most people don’t have them at home.
He is copying crisfix
His audio and visual editing is like Chris' videos, but they're still great and full of useful information.
@@PappaLarro What exactly is he copying? The talent to explain well? Or good understanding of how to place cameras under correct viewing angles? Or perhaps the skill to edit his recordings and speech in a comprehensive flow, keeping things short and concise and to the point? What part of COPYING cHrisfix makes this production EASIER in any way?
@@_m.a-x theyre just hating idiots
Wow! Within the first few moments of this video I learned more than all of the other vids that I tabbed on earlier. After hours of perusing, this one was all I needed!. What a great informative, knowledgeable, specific, palatable, interesting way to take the time and effort, with graphics and comparison, so viewers could easily understand! Kudos for real!!! U rock. Thanx! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This is some of the best information I have ever seen on shocks and struts! Thanks, dude. Subscribed!!
I happy to know what to look for in a bad shocks, great video.
This is the only video one would need to look when having a strut/shock problem. My 02:14 is the problem I have been facing. The shock absorbers went bad. The car was bouncing when going through small bad patches on road or when going over speedbreakers. Getting them replaced tomorrow.
straight to the point, awesome demonstration, thanks for the video
This is the best detailed post on not only troubleshooting struts but knowing the mechanics of them as well. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Wow.....the detail in this video is top notch. Please keep it up.
I find a lot of YT videos on the how to repair or some drawn diagram of how things work but the camera mounted in action at the suspension was great. And your distinction between different types helped me actually learn. I dont say this about many ..I wish there were more like this. TY!
Excellent presentation. Great educational video
Thanks
The only video on automobile I really could understand. No gimmicks. No bullshit. Just plain and simple explanations.
Great job. You should be a teacher
Excellent discussion, visual aids, and demonstrations. Also, your flow from one topic to the next was smooth and very well prepared. Thank you.
I learnt about shock struts in my aircraft engineering training and the class took one week. You've broken it down in seconds. You're amazing.
this was incredibly informative. well done, sir.
What a great video! Love how you sliced open the dampers and showed what is inside. Also great to see the safety implications of worn out dampers.
One of the best car videos I've seen in my entire life. Good job man. Great info
Wow this video was so pleasing to watch: information delivered simply, straight to the point, not too much talking, great camera angles.. just awesome! Definetly going to subscribe!
(tldr: you are awesome here's why) You already have enough kudos in the comments but I have to add to it. Excellent information. I really benefited from learning that there are 3 stages of valves inside the shock. It's great that you covered that. It's amazing work that you're doing. You're helping so many people and obviously you're getting to exercise your passion for, and understanding of automotive engineering as well as your ability to communicate. Your comprehensive, concise, and clear explanations are a gift. Thanks. I'm a neophyte mechanic determined to fix my cars by myself. You are invaluable to people like me.
Great info! Very informative! You answered a few questions I had about struts because I'm gonna be replacing all of mine real soon. But turns out its the actual shocks! Thanks pal! :)
Nobody can explain more efficiently than you brother..
The level of detailed explanation and visual aids in this video is just mind-blasting. I had never seen such an informative video on RUclips since...ever.
Excellent Presentation & very creative & you get to the point quickly. And, yes, I did just suscribe. Thanks !
engine missfire or dead no. 4 cylinder
Hi, this is a great informative video. Good Job! Today is May 2023. I watched your video a few years ago, at that time, I didn't know as much about cars as I do today, so I just gave this video a 'like' and moved on to other videos. But today, as I watch the 2nd time, I realized how well you described the subject matter so very nicely! Thank you!
This video is insanely well made!
This is the most descriptive video I have ever seen about shocks! So much info densely packed into one video in a very clear and easy to understand format! Also, I give this man extra credit for the visual aids such as demonstrating the vehicle going over bumps with & without struts/springs both attached which took much more effort than any other video I’ve seen and he did it in multiple scenarios! I’m so impressed and but constrained by my own vocabulary limitations so explain just how damn awesome this guy is but you get the point and I’ll shut up now! Like, share, and Long Live @JunkyDIYguy Thank you!
The best video so far. Seriously.
I rarely comment on videos, but wow this guy makes the best videos in automotive info, couldn't be explained any better, and goes the extra mile showing how things work. Good quality video angles, amazing work keep it up man! 👍👍
Excellent video presentation.
This video was so good. Thank you so much. I’ve always known about the bounce test but to actually see what’s inside the shock and to why and how was so informative.
"Hate" energy! My new favorite RUclipsr! The visuals are just amazing so I can understand what I am being told. Thank you, sir! This is a great automotive channel. Sub'd Liked
thanks 👍👍👍
I've Never seen any explanation with this sort of critical video demonstration! Epic Job man! There are more high end car youtubers with million subs, but none of them can get even close to you. You are gold buddy! 👍👍👍
This is by far the most educational and interesting RUclips Channel!
thanks for the contribution.
wow I’m an expert in shocks now. Thanks!!!
thank you for this video, very deep and clear explanation, definitely sub, keep it up!
Well, that's the best shocks explanation video I've seen on YT.
Can you do a video on how to fix spongy brakes that gets pushed to the ground
Good idea for a video, i wanted to do a video covering all the brake issues, and the causes and including how the brake system work.
Bleed the fronts and rears. If the rear drum shoes push pins are out of the boots the brake cylinder will go past its seal and leak fluid/suck air. So bleed them and check the rear drum cylinder for missing parts. cause the springs will pull the drum shoe onto the cylinder so they will kind of work. But it will habitually let air in even if you bled them aa million times. Check the rears. 7 ton jaw puller to get old ones off rented of autozone.
This is the best video I have seen regarding Springs and Shocks. Brilliant. Well done.
Great video. Worthy of 5 stars for the information, presentation, and detail.
You should be a professor at one of the world's top university
The last mechanic I saw didn’t test drive the vehicle. It has all these signs and he assures it isn’t anything dangerous. Not panicking, just glad I saw this clip. I’ve been told my suspension is a problem, though.
nice work and great to see some wa down to earth vid not rabbiting on about irrelevant rubbish
This is the best automotive video that I've ever seen on RUclips. Great work!
You have over come my doubts of good suspension and bad suspension in my mind. thank u
This video is so detailed, omg...there is an illustration for everything you're trying to tell us....and that's why I'm subscribing...makes it so easy to understand!!!
I have of these problems in my car 😂
Where can we buy this spring compression tools where in the philippines
Wow thank you for showing this. I'm not mechanic and always hear about suspension and struts. You explain very well.
this is brilliant. now i know for sure what to tell me car doctor, because it was hard for me to put into words what i felt going wrong in my car
Wow, I really enjoyed your video! I understand the difference between shocks, struts, and springs now! Also I got to see how things work and how they look. And you explain important things! This is a very high quality video for any beginner wanting to understand suspension. Thank you very much!
Small correction, springs are good at storing and releasing energy. They bounce back and forth because springs are great at “resonating” at a specific frequency. The purpose of the shock is to cause those resonances to decay, so the spring doesn’t bounce back and forth all day. If you had just springs, your car would just keep bouncing at a specific frequency. You can see this in videos of SUV’s with blown rear shocks. It just keeps bouncing. Other than that this is a fantastic video! I’m putting new shocks and struts on my Corolla soon and your info is super helpful!
This dude ain't messing around - bravo professor!
Within the first minute of the video I paused and clicked the subscribe button, geez man you explain in a great way , way to go and thank you
To the point, analysis did not waste time at all very briefly explained and disseminated the information which is very useful and practical .
The most comprehensive video i've seen on the matter. Great work.
I'm glad to have found another person that makes amazing RUclips videos. Great job 👏
You are a good teacher, you break it down so it is easy to understand. Thanks