Replacing Shocks: Easy? Hard?
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Le Mans Master
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Replacing Shocks: Easy? Hard?
Just looking for some realistic advice about how easy or hard it is to replace the shocks on a C4...
Burning Brakes
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
I will be doing it for the second time within the next two weeks. The front shocks are very easy. The simply unbolt and you slide in the new. Use your jack to raise the suspension so you can get the top nut started easily.
The rears were a little more involved since you have to remove the upper mounting plate and then break free the lower connection bar. Overall, it is very easy. Just take your time and make sure the car is supported on good jack stands. Do one wheel at a time.
Good luck,
Dino
The rears were a little more involved since you have to remove the upper mounting plate and then break free the lower connection bar. Overall, it is very easy. Just take your time and make sure the car is supported on good jack stands. Do one wheel at a time.
Good luck,
Dino
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From: Kempner Texas
Originally Posted by USAFPILOT
I havn't ever done it, but I am going to attempt it next month. I'll post some pics and my thoughts when I do it.
The torque specs for the bolts/nuts depends on the years of the car - they vary a little. So be sure to check that out.
Once you take a look at what has to be done, you'll see how easy it really is.
Jake
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From: Kempner Texas
Originally Posted by dino89vette
I will be doing it for the second time within the next two weeks. The front shocks are very easy. The simply unbolt and you slide in the new. Use your jack to raise the suspension so you can get the top nut started easily.
The rears were a little more involved since you have to remove the upper mounting plate and then break free the lower connection bar. Overall, it is very easy. Just take your time and make sure the car is supported on good jack stands. Do one wheel at a time. Good luck,Dino
The rears were a little more involved since you have to remove the upper mounting plate and then break free the lower connection bar. Overall, it is very easy. Just take your time and make sure the car is supported on good jack stands. Do one wheel at a time. Good luck,Dino
Just four lower front bolts (two on each side), two upper bolts/nuts front top. Then for the rear, one bolt/nut at the top and another bolt/nut at the bottom on each side. That's all.
If you had to remove other things, then the 89 must be different from my 86.
Jake
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