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.
Dude, my sentiments exactly! I was watching the video like "damn, this guy has explained this better in the first three minutes than anything I've ever seen on the subject." Definitely needs his own show or RU-vid channel!
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.
Holy smokes! This guy is incredible I've dealt with bump steer on my car for over two years. After changing ball joints, upper and lower control arms and bushings, my suspicion was struts but LITTLE did I find here on RU-vid or Google that matched my problems. This was so in depth and informative that it narrowed it right down for me and confirmed my hunch. The best video about this on the internet, hands down. Thanks man! Subscribed!
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 RU-vid 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
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 “RU-vid automotive technician instructor” haha You are doing something OUTSTANDING! Keep it up brother. I am learning a lot from you!
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.
Thanks, great video. After 40 years in the business, I thought I knew everything about shocks and struts( not really I don't know everything about anything). But, I certainly learned a thing or two from your video, so thanks.
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.
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.
I went to college for automotive and this is the first time I've ever seen a single video on RU-vid explain absolutely everything with perfect detail so..... I'm speechless If there was an award given out for Best automotive helping video on RU-vid this person right here deserves it. You got a new subscriber
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.
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! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
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.
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
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. 👍
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! :)
I like how you went a far as to remove the muffler to get a great shot of the suspension! Thank you for your time and effort you are doing a great job!
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?
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!
I appreciate this detailed and comprehensive explanation of suspension. I believe it is very important to not only know how to repair/repair car parts but also know WHY you are doing it and what effect it will have.
(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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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 !!!!!!
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
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! 👍👍
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!
"Hate" energy! My new favorite RU-vidr! 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
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'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! 👍👍👍
The level of detailed explanation and visual aids in this video is just mind-blasting. I had never seen such an informative video on RU-vid since...ever.
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.
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.
Watched a few videos before this, switched before I got to the end of any of them. You are a genius! Not only do you know your stuff, you also know how to teach it very well. Good job dude! Keep it up!
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!
