While working on my Odyssey I noticed that the dampers were starting to leak. Leaking dampers aren’t long for this world so I decided to change them. It’s not a difficult job, one that a DIY could easily do in my opinion. You may run into issues like you often do working on old rusty vehicles though. Just to be prepared, you might want to have a torch handy. A torch is my goto tool when I run into stuff like that. I also recommend using air tools to remove old rusty fasteners. It really cuts down on the broken fasteners. As for the type of dampers to use, well, that’s up to you. Personally, I think the OE stuff is the best. You will pay for it however. I’ll leave that up to you and your budget. Here’s some useful links for you.
Using a Torch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPlndTrPK6A
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My wife wants to lift her 2014 odyssey about 2 inches. Thoughts and suggestions? Thanks for this video.
Dammper
Compress the shock and quickly install (slide on) on the bottom bolt, you don't have to hammer it in.
My main question is where can I get that clock on the wall?
Thanks, Eric. Would my need for new dampers be evidenced by leaking fluid and a slight crunchy pulsing noise at low speeds from the rear drivers wheel? I'm experiencing a crunchy noise when brakes are applied at under 15mph. Brakes and rotors appear to be fine but fluid is definitely leaking from the damper.
I bet you love having the hoist instead of laying down and doing work
my amigo i love your videos because i have honda odyssey 2001 god bless you
very nice thank you
Eric do a great job. Maybe someone mention that before in comments. I want to add that you all should tight mounting points of a shock absorber when car is standing on wheels. That prevents twisting of rubber.
Réar coil Spring Honda odessey
eric the DIRTBAG
did you ever have a vehicle explode using the torch
man you awesome and i want to give you my sister for free
Since the bottom stud is at a weird angle the manual states to compress the shock to clear the top part of the frame and you can maneuver it better. Takes a lot less hammering to get it off. Same thing on putting it on. Compress first and it slides right on the stud.
Just did this work on my '02. Your video was key. Had to heat up both upper bolts with a torch. Thanks man.
fuck you do some weird shit to sort a problem lol
yes, it's KYB that make the OE shocks for hondas!
why are you always alone in these videos? don't you have like employees or anything? i mean you would be a pretty cool boss haha.
Do u torque the bolts ??
But the music you made for ETCG1 was great!
Hammer is the king of tools!
Elvis!
wow those crickets are noisy
Wow that helps, I thought KYB supplies Honda for OE shocks, and what is that black thing in between the coils it almost looks like an air bag but Its not, I have an 05 ody and mine are orange. Thanks, great vid
Tryin this
because WE don't have car lifts. And as such Eric is showing us how to do things with regular joe's tools.
And were might the gas tank be, during all this happiness with the torch?
Eric do you do this because it's your job or because it's your passion?
Eric, please make a "how-to" video on engine mount inspection and repair. There aren't any good videos that address both issues! Thanks 🙂
Eric,
I have a 2hp 40 litre air compressor and impact ratchet.
Problem is it's pretty gutless. Is 40 litres too small to effectively drive the ratchet?
Your advice would be much appreciated,
Good video. Maybe I'm the only one who noticed, but when Eric was jacking up the van, (fast motion) I happened to look over to the right, and noticed the Elvis clock legs going and got a giggle out of it! lol
RIP Eric the Car Guy 2013
@ 9:49 Eric uses his torch right next to the fuel filler hose.
Hi Eric, I noticed you use impact tools on these jobs as you mentioned. Do you recommend Mac impact sockets or Snap on impact sockets? I know Snap On has a lifetime warranty but which brand do you use? Which brand is the best investment that will last a long time? Thanks, Marc
How long do suspension parts normally last on a minivan? I have a 2011 Kia Sedona with 55,000 miles and it is getting noisy/bouncy.