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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 01:52 AM
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this part of the forums is very helpful!!! anybody know how tight the top of the rear shock nut should be when replacing the shocks??
I may not have torqued it enough and i am wondering if its makin a little bit of noise when hitting a small bump??? thanks!!!!
I am sure the bushings have been put on properly...
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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dont worry. they are fine. you torqued it enough lol. i installed sport bilsteins (rear and front) last weekend and it does that pop sound after every bump. its normal. its just because they are compressed to be sports..
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Originally Posted by HRTBRCR
this part of the forums is very helpful!!! anybody know how tight the top of the rear shock nut should be when replacing the shocks??
I may not have torqued it enough and i am wondering if its makin a little bit of noise when hitting a small bump??? thanks!!!!
I am sure the bushings have been put on properly...
Torque values can be found here:

http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/C5_Torque_Values.pdf
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I am in need of shocks and looking for suggestions on what to get ??
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Originally Posted by mojo1
I am in need of shocks and looking for suggestions on what to get ??
C6 Z06 shocks. Less expensive and better performance.

Charlie
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Old Jun 27, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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You can do the Bilsteins for 300 bucks.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-specials.html

C6 Z05 $243.70 plus shipping from Gene Culley

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