Save money, fix your own car! Here’s a basic DIY show you how to replace liftgate struts, demonstrated on a 2012 Subaru Outback wagon, but this is the same procedure on most vehicles.
Here are the struts for the 2012 Subaru: https://amzn.to/3iAmQy5
Basic tools: https://amzn.to/3pLBEvh
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Nice. Well presented.
Thanks for the help
Why can't the original gas struts be removed from the ball? I'm trying it now and I'm struggling, so stupid there isn't a release pull tab that most have. I got new gas struts but they of course don't come with a new ball pivot bolt, I need to get the old struts off them.
Giving the size of wrench/socket needed was a huge help.
Answered all my questions in under five minutes, great job, thanks for making the video, now I just have to make sure I don’t got two of the same side!
LOL. this was funny. Both my 23yo daughter and myself had similar experience with the rear deck. I have the bruise to prove it! Great easy to follow video!!
Word of warning. My struts had a very small wire clip in the ball receptacle. Almost impossible to see. Tried with a hammer to get the strut to seat properly. Eventually looked in the other old strut to see no wire. Took it out and it slipped on in a jiff. Thanks for the video.
Most cars are 50 times easier than this and can be done with one hand holding it up and only a flat screwdriver as a tool
Well explained without a lot of extra stuff. And moderately funny too 🙂
You reuse the bracket that goes on the car side correct?
if you’re alone and don’t have anything to hold the trunk up are you out of luck?
Omg thank you for this. I have a 2018 forester and as I went to close my tailgate the other day one of these things SNAPPED at the ball joint. Apparently it rusted out on me. I’m happy this seems to be such a simple fix.
The intro is great. Got a chuckle & had to re-watch. The actor who played the leg-wiggler should be nominated for an Emmy! Same for the director; slow-mo and B&W works perfectly for the scene.
I didn't expect comedy when looking for a DIY car video… love it! Thanks
Hi there, wow are you quick. I am in NZ and a reply here is likely to take a week or no reply. Thanks again
Hi there, you said you would show some useful tools below in the comments. Sorry I am not sure what you mean. Thanks Bob
I watched 5 videos for this job – this was the very best: a clear, accurate, uncomplicated, well-produced video. I, a total amateur, repaired my liftgate in 30 minutes (I had to find an adjustable wrench and a socket wrench for tools, and use a plastic snow shovel to keep the liftgate open while I was working on it), everything worked exactly as demonstrated in the video. Thank you – I'll be looking for more of your videos!
Great Job! Clear and concise, helped me repalce mine! Thank you.