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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Bought this 94 Coupe 4 mounths ago and I am repairing a few things.
The LF shock had a broken gear under the actuator. I replaced it with the steel gear, but noticed that the shaft in the shock will spin without any stops. Shouldn't there be three settings? So I decided to send them in for rebuild but the previous owner said he just had all the FX3 shocks rebuilt. Is there a right or wrong way to put that gear on top of the FX3 shock? It looked pretty simple.
Maybe it is time to go to a Covette shop? Seems like they have a $1000 cover charge to get in the door.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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Don't know if your familiar with this company or not.

Maybe they can help.

http://www.captainzcnc.com/
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I just sent two actuators to them. Didn't think to ask about the shocks.

I like your security system. He doesn't mind the heat?

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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Rocket-J
but noticed that the shaft in the shock will spin without any stops. Shouldn't there be three settings?
FX3 shock on a `94 should only rotate 90°.

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Is there a right or wrong way to put that gear on top of the FX3 shock?
Every time you start your Vette the FX3 system does a self check and in doing so the shocks and actuators are set to the starting position.


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Maybe it is time to go to a Covette shop? Seems like they have a $1000 cover charge to get in the door.
Find another Corvette shop.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:54 PM
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The Captain Z actuators rebuilt for $125 include the upgraded SS parts?
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