I feel the struggle bro, working in the field with rust isn't anything they teach you in school. I always need good mechanics that can overcome problems in the field, if you lived in my area I'd hire you 👍
I don’t need one for mine near yet though it’s 2013 Honda Fit, pretty new. I did the spark plugs though and I should go back and complain to Honda. I never seen spark plugs as bad as that. You buy a used car from a dealership, you expect proper maintenance before you get it. Typical right.
i'm about to attempt this to replace struts, my main worry is the axel coming off, did you have any issues with that? I've read stories of the slightest touch will cause the axel to come off if not properly held in place
I wouldn’t worry to much about it. If it does happen it’s possible to slip it back together but for what it’s worth I’ve never actually had that happen in all the suspension work I’ve completed despite what you’ll commonly hear. Being cautious will go a long way it takes some effort to get them apart.
@@combustiontherapy2222 Wow, that makes a mess! I'm about to replace struts and springs in an '05 GD1 Jazz (same as your Fit), 250,000km, and it's nothing like that!
I didn't seek out a particular brand since there were only a couple available to me at the time, FCS and PRT... I ended up with one of each. Both looked great out of the box having the same coil count and providing matched dampening to eachother when installed on the car. Performance is as expected, miles better than the blown struts but at the end of the day these aren't going to have a ton of comfort no matter which brand you shop. Under moderate loads they are more than acceptable but certainly still possible to bottom out if not cautious over larger bumps and potholes. If you're looking for comfort I think bags may be what you're in search of, if you're seeking a tighter suspension at the cost of comfort a set of coil overs may be the way to go.
@@combustiontherapy2222 Thanks for the reply. My 07 Fit has almost 200,000 km's on the original struts so just curious to know what's good in the aftermarket. I feel your pain working in the cold with rusty fasteners, but hopefully you'll make more repair videos for the 1st Gen Fit. Cheers from Southern Ontario.
@@kylesage1446 Lots of GD3 content coming to the channel soon, it's looking like this one's going to be around for awhile we should see videos including EPS rack replacement, SAS relearn, and rear brake service. We appreciate your support here at the CombustionTherapy channel, see you in the next.
Yes it was! I parted with it after some time needing something more highway friendly but I had a great experience throughout my ownership. If I were to purchase another it would be a 3rd generation ACTY.
3:47 probably better idea to start on the nut first In sunbelt this job is a lot easier ruclips.net/video/ULc0JusEvic/видео.html (Warning: you can get dizzy watching this)
Wouldn’t that be nice… Perhaps your audio was off. In the rust belt we actually start with the bolt first to ensure it hasn’t seized inside it’s hole(provided it isn’t threaded in the hole), this makes sure the bolt will come out with ease after removing the nut… Thanks for watching and commenting 🍿
I love how you add the little extra info here and there!
Appreciate your support big time! I'm Trying to keep things informative and straight to the point, Plenty to implement yet ⛽🗺️
I feel the struggle bro, working in the field with rust isn't anything they teach you in school.
I always need good mechanics that can overcome problems in the field, if you lived in my area I'd hire you 👍
Hi great video ! Question, is there alignement bolts on this that we should mark before removing them ?
Nice little van bro!
Why does my top mount move around so easily? is it supposed to do that?
Great video. Can you put up a link for where you got the replacement unit
Exelent video Thank you!
Nice work. Those are some rusted struts. Today I saw some truck dragging a muffler along the cement so …if it’s still rolling
I don’t need one for mine near yet though it’s 2013 Honda Fit, pretty new. I did the spark plugs though and I should go back and complain to Honda. I never seen spark plugs as bad as that. You buy a used car from a dealership, you expect proper maintenance before you get it. Typical right.
Runs good now though. Like a little kitten.
Does it matter if I install the top nut with a torque wrench?
i'm about to attempt this to replace struts, my main worry is the axel coming off, did you have any issues with that? I've read stories of the slightest touch will cause the axel to come off if not properly held in place
I wouldn’t worry to much about it. If it does happen it’s possible to slip it back together but for what it’s worth I’ve never actually had that happen in all the suspension work I’ve completed despite what you’ll commonly hear. Being cautious will go a long way it takes some effort to get them apart.
Is that corrosion all over it from salted roads?
Yes it is indeed
@@combustiontherapy2222 Wow, that makes a mess! I'm about to replace struts and springs in an '05 GD1 Jazz (same as your Fit), 250,000km, and it's nothing like that!
Good video. What brand of quick struts did you install? Are you happy with them?
I didn't seek out a particular brand since there were only a couple available to me at the time, FCS and PRT... I ended up with one of each. Both looked great out of the box having the same coil count and providing matched dampening to eachother when installed on the car. Performance is as expected, miles better than the blown struts but at the end of the day these aren't going to have a ton of comfort no matter which brand you shop. Under moderate loads they are more than acceptable but certainly still possible to bottom out if not cautious over larger bumps and potholes. If you're looking for comfort I think bags may be what you're in search of, if you're seeking a tighter suspension at the cost of comfort a set of coil overs may be the way to go.
@@combustiontherapy2222 Thanks for the reply. My 07 Fit has almost 200,000 km's on the original struts so just curious to know what's good in the aftermarket. I feel your pain working in the cold with rusty fasteners, but hopefully you'll make more repair videos for the 1st Gen Fit. Cheers from Southern Ontario.
@@kylesage1446 Lots of GD3 content coming to the channel soon, it's looking like this one's going to be around for awhile we should see videos including EPS rack replacement, SAS relearn, and rear brake service. We appreciate your support here at the CombustionTherapy channel, see you in the next.
Thanks 👍🏼
Maybe this is a good time to clean up those surface rust and spray a coat of Rust Inhibitor especially on your chassis.
I sold this one shortly after doing some work with it
Great video. Is that your Kei van?
Yes it was! I parted with it after some time needing something more highway friendly but I had a great experience throughout my ownership. If I were to purchase another it would be a 3rd generation ACTY.
Complete tools but lack of penetrating oil.
Appreciate the comment my friend
3:47 probably better idea to start on the nut first
In sunbelt this job is a lot easier ruclips.net/video/ULc0JusEvic/видео.html (Warning: you can get dizzy watching this)
Wouldn’t that be nice… Perhaps your audio was off. In the rust belt we actually start with the bolt first to ensure it hasn’t seized inside it’s hole(provided it isn’t threaded in the hole), this makes sure the bolt will come out with ease after removing the nut… Thanks for watching and commenting 🍿