Replacing FX3's
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Replacing FX3's
I need new shocks, right rear is blown and fronts are leaky. I just bought the vette a few weeks ago. I talked to Mid America, I told them I was going to Auto-X and only drive it once a week. They recommended I save the $400 and buy the Bilstein set z51 shocks for $299, instead of replacing the FX3's which are $199 a piece. The salesman said I could get $200 or so for the FX3 actuators because they are expensive brand new. I think I may go this route. Suggestions??
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From: RI
Originally Posted by bmick91
will try that, what about selling the actuators for the FX3
Yes you could
when I take them off will I throw a check engine light??
No, but the check service ride control light will activate
Or can I pull a fuse.
No, it will disable the cruise control if you do......most pull the bulbs.
Yes you could
when I take them off will I throw a check engine light??
No, but the check service ride control light will activate
Or can I pull a fuse.
No, it will disable the cruise control if you do......most pull the bulbs.
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For your application, I'd recomend sending them to bilstein for rebuilding and revalveing them. I think Jack French is the guy to call. A search for fx3 repair should bring up his contact info.
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Originally Posted by bmick91
will try that, what about selling the actuators for the FX3, when I take them off will I throw a check engine light?? Or can I pull a fuse.
FYI it will not set a service engine light, but it will set a service ASR light on your dash. You can remove the bulb or just wait for it to burn out like mine did
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email me bmick85@hotmail.com I want to talk about selling these acuators to pay for non-adjustable bilsteins, then I could get it done sooner
