Replacing shocks - FX3 Suspension
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Replacing shocks - FX3 Suspension
Have decided to replace FX3 suspension shocks with regular Bilsteins. Is it a simply matter of just disconnecting the Actuators and installing regular Bilsteins or will I have any problem with the ABS system, etc. Anyone have any experience in this area? Thanks for your help
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There won't be any problems other than the SRC light on the dash being on and codes being set.
The wire harness for the rear shocks run inside the frame rail and you should tie the end up so that it does not fall back into the frame rail wher it could be difficult to reach if you or the subsequent owner wants to reinstalll the system.
You should hang on to the shocks and actuators as they are expensive to replace. Working actuators can run around $200+ each and shocks also can reach $200 each if they are fuctional.
The wire harness for the rear shocks run inside the frame rail and you should tie the end up so that it does not fall back into the frame rail wher it could be difficult to reach if you or the subsequent owner wants to reinstalll the system.
You should hang on to the shocks and actuators as they are expensive to replace. Working actuators can run around $200+ each and shocks also can reach $200 each if they are fuctional.
