alprzy

I got 4 new in the box KYB shocks from prior owner on my 92 LT1 that I just purchased. I asked local tire store to check on replacing the shocks which I was told were original (68,000 miles). After removing first front shock they said the bushings on the new replacement shock were too small? Checked rears and said same thing.
The boxes are marked KG5570 and KG5571 which come up as correct 92 front and rear shocks. What am I missing?


First time Vette owner and loving my first week!!

belairbrian

Those are the correct part numbers. I used them on my 92. The upper bushings for the front are not as large as the OEM but they do fit correctly and work properly.

alprzy

Thanks a lot for the confirmation. Unfortunately I think they just put the old shock back on. Will have to do it myself. Oh well.

AJT84

Same shocks I just put on my 92. I had no issues.

belairbrian

Don't sweat it. If it takes over 2 hours to do all 4 shocks, either you had some rusty bolts or you drank too much beer.


Fronts are unbolt and bolt on. On the rears I put a bottle jack under the hub. First side I didn't and the hub dropped just enough to make aligning the shock difficult. So I just snugged it up on the second side before I pulled the old one.

alprzy

Thanks for the re-assurance.

alprzy

Do you need to jack up and take tires off to do them? With all bolts visible and accessible it seems pretty straightforward.

belairbrian

I jacked mine and worked with the tires off. Certainly easier.


Since the transverse springs are what supports the bodies weight not the shocks I could be done if you could get under there. IF you had access to a roll on lift I'd think it very possible.


I think front access is fine it's the back I'm not sure off. Particularly since it will take a fairly long wrench to break the hardware loose

alprzy

Thanks, good advice.