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Mar 27, 2009 | 10:48 PM

fireman591

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C5 shock question (what tools are needed) Help!

Well since the new search set up is a absolute joke on the forum now I must ask this question:

What tools will I need to replace all the shocks on my 99 coupe.

My main question I need answered is what size wrenches and sockets?

I just got four Z06 shocks, Z06 sways, isolators and metal end-links. I want to make sure I have all the tools before I dive into this project.
Thanks a bunch
Fireman591

Mar 27, 2009 | 11:21 PM

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The search function does suck it doesnt work at all, try these:
Let me know how you you like the c6 rear shocks i have mine on order

http://www.corvettedreams.com/bilstein-i.pdf

http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm

Mar 28, 2009 | 07:12 PM

fireman591

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Mar 28, 2009 | 07:15 PM

iurutherford

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The fuzzydice one is pretty detailed. I was going to install mine myself this past week but my buddy owns a race shop and cut me a deal. New Bilsteins shocks and hotchkis sways. What a difference!

Mar 29, 2009 | 12:05 AM

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Your going to need a 13/16th socket for the rears. They were on pretty good so i used a breaker bar on one side. The front is 13 mm also easy. Install took a little over an hour.

Mar 29, 2009 | 08:59 AM

fireman591

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad97ta

Your going to need a 13/16th socket for the rears. They were on pretty good so i used a breaker bar on one side. The front is 13 mm also easy. Install took a little over an hour.

Is there room for a impact wrench?

Mar 30, 2009 | 01:49 PM

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yep.

Mar 30, 2009 | 01:52 PM

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Which z06 shocks did you go with?

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Mar 30, 2009 | 02:20 PM

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I can't tell you a thing about your shock question but as to the search function. I have had success with adding quotation marks to both sides of what ever it is I'm searching for. Cuts it down from having every question ever posted as a search result to a much smaller number. It at least makes it a functional search.

Sorry if thats a thread highjack. Just thought it might help!!