Shocks help
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Shocks help
I need help on finding out if my F55 shocks need replacing.
The car has 90,000 miles, it rides smoother in sports mode and I am scrapping my spoiler more than before. How easy is to put on regular shocks which are much cheaper than the OEM magnetic shocks?
Stephen
The car has 90,000 miles, it rides smoother in sports mode and I am scrapping my spoiler more than before. How easy is to put on regular shocks which are much cheaper than the OEM magnetic shocks?
Stephen
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easy
Good luck.
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As mentioned above, you will need to have the F55 option removed from the computer by using a Tech II tool. A dealer would have one as well as some independent shops. Once that is done, you can install regular shocks on the car. C6 Z06 shocks are a popular replacement.
Be sure to seal up and secure the electronic connections that were attached to the F55 shocks too.
Be sure to seal up and secure the electronic connections that were attached to the F55 shocks too.
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Unplug the connector from the shock, and plug it to the other connector, and it "fools" the on board computer to thinking the magnetic ride is still connected.
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I just replaced my 2002 Corvette F45 shocks with C6 ZO6 shocks. I had a GM technician delete the F45 suspension with the Tech 2. Was very easy to do. It takes about 10 minutes to do. I got the directions from the corvette forums.
My F45 shocks worked with no leaks, but the C6 ZO6 shocks made a significant difference. Newer technology shocks.
My F45 shocks worked with no leaks, but the C6 ZO6 shocks made a significant difference. Newer technology shocks.
Last edited by steig; May 29, 2017 at 09:03 AM.
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I replaced my F45 years ago with C6 Z06 shocks. I built my own bypass resistors using the leads from the old shocks that fool the system into thinking the F45 shocks are installed.
Works great.
The instructions should be in one the stickies at the top of the C5 Tech section.
Works great.
The instructions should be in one the stickies at the top of the C5 Tech section.
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I just went through this last week with my 03 50th Anniversary model with higher mileage. All for shocks needed to be replaced--two were leaking badly.
We replaced them with stock Z06 shocks, used the Tech2 device to delete the shock program so the car doesn't look for it- and thusfar, we've been just fine.
I found a ton of excellent, accurate information here on the forum- saved time and money.
We replaced them with stock Z06 shocks, used the Tech2 device to delete the shock program so the car doesn't look for it- and thusfar, we've been just fine.
I found a ton of excellent, accurate information here on the forum- saved time and money.
