Thanks! I figured this would be a pretty straight-forward job but I've never done it before, so a quick RUclips tutorial can't hurt. About the best DIY vid I've ever watched. Fine work, sir.
Thank you very much, guys. Gf got quoted over 800 dollars to repair and we did it for a little over 250. :) Also she really enjoyed learning how to fix her car.
Just bought a set of 4 from 1A Auto. Arrived early and installed the back in less than 30 minutes ea thanks to the video. Now to tackle the front but the videos are great because it lists all the tools needed. Thanks
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2002 Saturn . I finally lined up the bolts by having someone press down on the rotor/caliper which moved it down to line it up. Helps when you have an extra pair of hands. Great video. TU
Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/2000-05-strut-and-spring-assembly-front-pair/i/1asfk00039?RUclips&Eo
Awesome Help! I ordered 4 struts for my older work car. Parts arrived in 3 days. No problem even through a winter storm. Followed step by step for the first strut replacement then did the other 3 no problem. I will for sure be a 1aauto customer in the future. 5 stars #yourthebomb
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Done, gave you a great review! I just finished installing the front struts and it was just as easy as in the video, if it wasn't for the video I would never have done it myself and paid waaaaay too much at the garage. I will be ordering the rear struts soon. Thanks again!
It's been awhile, but hopefully can get a reply. Do agree the video was helpful. Did you order a 1aauto brand (e.g TRK) and how did they fit/work? There are different inhouse part brands to my understanding. Some manufactured in the states, and others overseas. Would appreciate to hear your experience as I'm in the process of considering ordering these exact parts as well. Thanks!
It is recommended to get a alignment anytime replacement struts are installed. However, there are a few exceptions where the vehicle manufacturer does not provide alignment provisions, or where the alignment angles are not affected by a strut replacement. However to be on the safe side if you are going through the trouble of replacing them, i would get an alignment. That way you know the suspension is sitting the level and the tires will wear evenly. Hope this helped! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I have a 2002 Saturn SC1 , and im having trouble lining up the bottom 2 bolts . Do I have to compress the spring in order for it to line up withe holes . Ive tried to get a small jack and 2x4 under the bottom of the strut to raise it up but i still cant get it to line up with holes. I'm working on the front struts. Thank you , any sugestions
When removing the initial mounting nuts/bolts after removing the tire, is there any specific reason why you couldn't use an impact gun? Is it done for fear of stripping? I also would like to ask about replacing the control arm, as I was watching your video on replacing the control arm for the Sunfire/Cavalier. Is there a preferred order in replacing these parts or could I remove both at the same time? While watching that other video, I believe you had made the comment of holding the strut up with a jack. Wasn't sure it would cause more problems to remove the strut and replace the control arm before replacing the strut or if I could just remove both and replace the parts as I see fit.
+Blue Link You should be able to remove both the shock and the control arm. Then replace the control arm and then the shock. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
+Andrew V Soak them in some kind of penetrating oil for starters. Let that sit for a couple of hours to give it time to really get in there, then try tapping them out with a hammer again. If that still doesn't work, you could try using a torch to apply some heat and hopefully break them free that way. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
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Thanks! I figured this would be a pretty straight-forward job but I've never done it before, so a quick RUclips tutorial can't hurt. About the best DIY vid I've ever watched. Fine work, sir.
+Aaron Welch Thanks for the kind words. Glad to hear we could help you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Dude that is so easy I thought it would break the bank to do this. While it will cost a few hundred for all it’s so worth it
Thank you very much, guys. Gf got quoted over 800 dollars to repair and we did it for a little over 250. :) Also she really enjoyed learning how to fix her car.
Thanks for checking us out. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Just bought a set of 4 from 1A Auto. Arrived early and installed the back in less than 30 minutes ea thanks to the video. Now to tackle the front but the videos are great because it lists all the tools needed. Thanks
+Kirby Wiseman Thank you for your order. If you would like to leave a review for us it would be greatly appreciated. Here is a link to our reviews. Have a great day! goo.gl/Id4soE
2002 Saturn . I finally lined up the bolts by having someone press down on the rotor/caliper which moved it down to line it up. Helps when you have an extra pair of hands. Great video. TU
Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them:
www.1aauto.com/2000-05-strut-and-spring-assembly-front-pair/i/1asfk00039?RUclips&Eo
Man that was smooth and the garage wanted 375.00 to replace both sides on mine lol
Awesome Help! I ordered 4 struts for my older work car. Parts arrived in 3 days. No problem even through a winter storm. Followed step by step for the first strut replacement then did the other 3 no problem. I will for sure be a 1aauto customer in the future. 5 stars #yourthebomb
+Gabby Wiseman Thank you for your order. If you would like to leave us a review on Google it would be greatly appreciated. Here is a link to our reviews section. Have a great day! goo.gl/i5JFNY
Awesome video, simple step by step... perfect. I am so grateful I am ordering a pair of struts for my 04 Cavalier from you. Thanks for posting!
+Toms Chevelle Hey, thanks for the kind words and for choosing 1A Auto Parts! If you have a minute, drop us a review on our Facebook page to let other people know what you think! Here's a link facebook.com/1AAuto/reviews/
Done, gave you a great review! I just finished installing the front struts and it was just as easy as in the video, if it wasn't for the video I would never have done it myself and paid waaaaay too much at the garage. I will be ordering the rear struts soon. Thanks again!
It's been awhile, but hopefully can get a reply. Do agree the video was helpful. Did you order a 1aauto brand (e.g TRK) and how did they fit/work? There are different inhouse part brands to my understanding. Some manufactured in the states, and others overseas. Would appreciate to hear your experience as I'm in the process of considering ordering these exact parts as well. Thanks!
You never said the torque spec for the top stretch nuts
I didn't see your torque of the top stut mount bolts. What were they again?
Thanks for the help appreciate it 1A Auto Parts
+Phillip Riddell Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Really appreciate these videos!
Great video, very well explained. Thank you! Makes me want to buy my parts from you guys.
+Ron Burgundy Thanks for the kind words. Stay classy. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Your info says 19 mm head (max) but the two lower bolts are 21 mm. Fyi.
Does this require an allignment like some assemblies or is this design bolt and go.
It is recommended to get a alignment anytime replacement struts are installed. However, there are a few exceptions where the vehicle manufacturer does not provide alignment provisions, or where the alignment angles are not affected by a strut replacement. However to be on the safe side if you are going through the trouble of replacing them, i would get an alignment. That way you know the suspension is sitting the level and the tires will wear evenly. Hope this helped!
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Question. On one of my mounting nuts on the top of the hood had it's head sheared off. Will this make it difficult to get the struts out?
Thank you for watching. It will not chane the removal, it should still slide right out.
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I have a 2002 Saturn SC1 , and im having trouble lining up the bottom 2 bolts . Do I have to compress the spring in order for it to line up withe holes . Ive tried to get a small jack and 2x4 under the bottom of the strut to raise it up but i still cant get it to line up with holes. I'm working on the front struts. Thank you , any sugestions
100 thousand people watched it only 490 could get it fixed
When removing the initial mounting nuts/bolts after removing the tire, is there any specific reason why you couldn't use an impact gun? Is it done for fear of stripping?
I also would like to ask about replacing the control arm, as I was watching your video on replacing the control arm for the Sunfire/Cavalier. Is there a preferred order in replacing these parts or could I remove both at the same time? While watching that other video, I believe you had made the comment of holding the strut up with a jack. Wasn't sure it would cause more problems to remove the strut and replace the control arm before replacing the strut or if I could just remove both and replace the parts as I see fit.
+Blue Link You should be able to remove both the shock and the control arm. Then replace the control arm and then the shock. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
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Thank you always grateful
+CARLOS SANTIAGO Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Rear shock 2004 Chevy cavalier
Really useful video thanks😁
+Brazen Hammer Thank you!
How do you loosen the bolts on the bottom if there not coming out when you keep hammering it?
+Andrew V Soak them in some kind of penetrating oil for starters. Let that sit for a couple of hours to give it time to really get in there, then try tapping them out with a hammer again. If that still doesn't work, you could try using a torch to apply some heat and hopefully break them free that way. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
so would tis be about the same thing with a 2000 malibu
really helpful
+Eduardo Torrez We're glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
You should invest in an electric impact gun as well
+Brazen Hammer Thanks for checking us out. We have upgraded a lot of our tools since this video was made back in 2013, Check them out on the channel!
It should be a similar procedure. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393