looking to replace shocks, what else should I be replacing
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Racer
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looking to replace shocks, what else should I be replacing
Hey Everyone,
I have a 96 z51 with 90,000. My mech. has mentioned that I need to replace the shocks. I am just planning to put back on the same shocks. While he has the wheels off and things apart, if there anything else in the suspenion area I should be replacing. Someone mentioned to me the struts probabily need to be changed. How often do they need to be replaced? How much should that cost just so I have an idea if that is something I should be doing.
Thanks for the help.
I have a 96 z51 with 90,000. My mech. has mentioned that I need to replace the shocks. I am just planning to put back on the same shocks. While he has the wheels off and things apart, if there anything else in the suspenion area I should be replacing. Someone mentioned to me the struts probabily need to be changed. How often do they need to be replaced? How much should that cost just so I have an idea if that is something I should be doing.
Thanks for the help.
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Racer
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From: Laguna Niguel California
Thanks for the correction. I am still learning about cars as I am going. Much of what I hear is from friends who obviously don't know much about my car.
Good to hear it is an easy job.
Good to hear it is an easy job.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by LT1CORVETTE
Thanks for the correction. I am still learning about cars as I am going. Much of what I hear is from friends who obviously don't know much about my car.
Good to hear it is an easy job.
Good to hear it is an easy job.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by Duntov85
Replacing the shocks is straight forward. It's not a case of "while you're in there".
FYI, the rear wheel spindle rod is sometimes called a "strut", but only the bushings in it ever need replacing, and then only rarely.
The term 'strut' usually refers to a MacPherson strut, which no Corvette has.
Larry
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