BRZ Rear Shock Replacement – Leaking Shock Here’s the EASY Fix!

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Welcome to Handy Ginger, where fixing things is simple, practical, and a little bit fun. Whether it’s car maintenance, a home repair, or a weekend project, I walk you through each step so you can tackle it yourself with confidence — no fancy tools or experience needed! In today’s video, I replace the rear shocks on a 2013 Subaru BRZ after noticing one was completely blown and leaking. If your BRZ (or FRS/GT86) feels bouncy, unstable, or clunky over bumps, your rear shocks may be worn out — and in this video, I walk you through every step of diagnosing and replacing them at home. This is a beginner-friendly DIY that can save you serious money compared to a shop. No fancy tools needed — just patience (an impact wrench will help though :)). ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Rear Shock Leak Explained 00:23 – Tools & Parts Needed 01:12 – Jacking Up the BRZ & Removing the Wheel 01:49 – Rear Shock Overview & Bolt Locations 02:16 – Loosening Bolts with Penetrating Oil 02:24 – Removing Trunk Carpet for Top Access 03:06 – Accessing & Loosening Upper Shock Nuts 03:37 – Removing Lower Shock Bolts 05:25 – Removing the Old Shock 05:59 – New KYB Shock Overview 06:32 – Installing the New Shock 07:21 – Aligning Upper Mount & Adding Nuts 08:22 – Reinstalling Lower Bolts 09:10 – Jacking the Control Arm for Alignment 10:58 – Torquing Upper Shock Mount (35 ft-lbs) 11:21 – Reinstalling Trunk Trim 12:57 – Torquing Control Arm Bolts (28 / 66 / 88 ft-lbs) 14:27 – Reinstalling Wheel 15:26 – Final Torque on Lug Nuts (88–90 ft-lbs) 15:39 – Job Complete 🔧 Tools & Parts Used (Affiliate Links Optional) - My Favorite Socket Set: https://amzn.to/4bBrJSZ - 1/2 inch impact deep sockets: https://amzn.to/4r1eLm0 - Milwaukee M18 1/2 Compact Impact: https://amzn.to/4rpe46n - Combination Wernch Set: https://amzn.to/3ZN5LoU - Jack stands: https://amzn.to/3LSC1Ur - Torque wrenches: https://amzn.to/3YNzjTa - Craftsmen Trim Tool: https://amzn.to/4t89gDU - Wheel Chock: https://amzn.to/3NtfOwQ - Rear Shock: https://www.jegs.com/i/KYB/575/SR4611/10002/-1?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17335795371&gbraid=0AAAAAD6OBRFP_VxfQDuRui-qpUrxqSKOx&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4pvMBhDYARIsAGfgwvxd_1-Fri4g2SwVYEc6PPZhgzljXxvsUzrBeyegi0lgogadTQohYm4aAqSoEALw_wcB 🚗 Applies to These Models Subaru BRZ (2013–2020) Scion FR-S Toyota 86 / GR86 Same suspension design — process is nearly identical. 👍 If this video helped… Please consider liking, commenting, and subscribing for more BRZ maintenance, DIY repairs, and real-world fixes. 📺 Subscribe for more: youtube.com/@handy.ginger #DIYCarRepair #HandyGinger #brz