Shocks
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Shocks
I am thinking of changing the shocks on my 1990 corvette. It is now equipped with the FX3 air control shocks. Can I replace them with a less expensive kind of shock that will provide a nice ride for less? I am not to concerned with the original equipment for resale, since other things have already been changed. Any suggestions are welcome.
Thank you Dennis
Thank you Dennis
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I wish my C4 had the FX3 system. I have the heavy duty suspension on my 1995 and the ride is firm, first generation runflat tires don't help either. I traded a 1990 with the FX3 option and really liked it. The suspension adjusts to the road differently/faster with the electronic system than just standard shocks. The FX3 system is an early version of the now available F55.
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denburke
Thanks for your note Larry, but that didn't answer my question. I need new shocks and I want to replace them with less expensive ones.
I need advise from someone that has changed them without using the original air control ones.
I need advise from someone that has changed them without using the original air control ones.
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I think if you use the non-OEM shocks it'll trigger an error code, "Service Ride Control" on the dash. Other than that, I don't think there are issues.
I think you can get the original shocks rebuilt, though, for about the same price as a new set.
Dave
I think you can get the original shocks rebuilt, though, for about the same price as a new set.
Dave
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shocks
Thank's Dave, I never thought of the error code. I had that code for a while and someone before me unplugged the wire for that. It has since been replugged and I don't get any error. My garage said that the shocks are leaking, so I better replace them. Again thank you
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
....and the shocks have nothing to do with it.
Just bolt on a set of Bilsteins or Konis and be done with it forever.
Larry
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That's what I was thinking about, but like one other guy said I may get an error code on my computer. I don't know if the computer is hooked into the air ride control or not, I will have to do some checking. I appreciate the opinion, thanks
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