FX3 Blues
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Melting Slicks
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FX3 Blues
Does anyone not have there Service Ride Control light on?
Everytime I get around to replacing the bad part I find a new one broke in the meantime. 5 years that little light has been on.
Sorry had to rant. Just ordered a rear actuator today after replacing the rear shocks due to a broken gear on the other side. I'm on a mission now!
Everytime I get around to replacing the bad part I find a new one broke in the meantime. 5 years that little light has been on.
Sorry had to rant. Just ordered a rear actuator today after replacing the rear shocks due to a broken gear on the other side. I'm on a mission now!
Last edited by Jay Axson; May 16, 2005 at 12:33 AM.
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From: Southwest Kansas
2022 Corvette of the Year Finalist -- Unmodified
2021 C6 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
I hope I don't jinx myself
My FX3 is working fine. Now with that being said, I'll probably start having trouble. Thanks, Jay (sarcastic) 
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Originally Posted by Red Dwarf
What source are you using for new "gears"?
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Melting Slicks
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Part of my problem is the long wait to bump into used replacement shocks with low miles. By the time I find them and get around to install, something new broke in the meantime.
I just bought the rear actuator off of ebay for $80. Hopefully I won't get screwed. I think I paid $50 a shock, fronts off of a forum member and the rears off ebay.
I just bought the rear actuator off of ebay for $80. Hopefully I won't get screwed. I think I paid $50 a shock, fronts off of a forum member and the rears off ebay.
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Hi everyone, I have just begun to rebuild the actuators. I replace the plastic final drive "gears" in them which are always breaking with ones made of billet aluminum. They are very nicely made and the repair to the actuator is stronger than original and costs much less than new replacement actuators do. I would be happy to provide info if anyone is interested. I have posted several times on the zr1 section and the c4 tech sections so please forgive if you have read this before. I am hoping to change the mindset that you must buy new actuators if yours is broken, this doesn't have to be the case. 
Aaron
Aaron
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