Replacing shocks.
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Replacing shocks.
Ok,
I bought new Bilstein Xtremes from VB&P for the front only. The back end is working nicely with the VB&P Sport Monospring. I am not replacing the front monospring as of yet.
My question is this. Will my back F45 shocks still function even if the fronts are no longer F45 shocks? I am going to remove the DIC light, so that really won't matter. Will the shocks function or will this throw them into some total disarray?
Replacing them seems to be a breeze. Where do y'all get the shock tool (for the top of the front shock) other than Chevy? The guys from Advance were a touch clueless, and the guys from AutoZone didn't speak a word of English for ****, so that was out.
I looked in my Chiltons on removing the front cluster to remove the DIC light, but that was a CharlieFoxtrot as well. I know that I have to remove the center console, shift **** etc... but the damn dash pad on top as well? And disable the SIR system? Gimme a freaking break, take the whole dash apart to remove a freaking light bulb?
Kenny
I bought new Bilstein Xtremes from VB&P for the front only. The back end is working nicely with the VB&P Sport Monospring. I am not replacing the front monospring as of yet.
My question is this. Will my back F45 shocks still function even if the fronts are no longer F45 shocks? I am going to remove the DIC light, so that really won't matter. Will the shocks function or will this throw them into some total disarray?
Replacing them seems to be a breeze. Where do y'all get the shock tool (for the top of the front shock) other than Chevy? The guys from Advance were a touch clueless, and the guys from AutoZone didn't speak a word of English for ****, so that was out.
I looked in my Chiltons on removing the front cluster to remove the DIC light, but that was a CharlieFoxtrot as well. I know that I have to remove the center console, shift **** etc... but the damn dash pad on top as well? And disable the SIR system? Gimme a freaking break, take the whole dash apart to remove a freaking light bulb?
Kenny
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Originally Posted by KBoltz
My question is this. Will my back F45 shocks still function even if the fronts are no longer F45 shocks? I am going to remove the DIC light, so that really won't matter. Will the shocks function or will this throw them into some total disarray?
As for the SRS light, the simplest solution is get a busness card, cut out a piece big enough to cover the light, black out with a black sharpie, and tuck it in just under the bezel to cover the light.
