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Old Feb 6, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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I'm going to swap out my shocks and wondered if anyone had a link to a tech tip?
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http://govettego.com/mods/shocks/index.htm
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Thanks!!!!!
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Great link.
That really looks easy. Will have to look into this to go with the z06 sways.
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I used the ziptie technique and the only thing I'll add is to use heavy ties. I had few of the standard size ties strip on me. Otherwise its a piece of cake!!
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I used the ziptie technique and the only thing I'll add is to use heavy ties. I had few of the standard size ties strip on me. Otherwise its a piece of cake!!
I am an HVAC contractor and I used 18 inch duct ties. They are very strong and work perfect for this. The job is a piece of cake, took me about 45 minutes to do all 4 (I put 2003 Z06 shocks on my 97 c5).

Home depot should have the duct ties, or go to any HVAC supplier.

I have tons of them here so if you cant find them, I will send them to you if you pay for a few stamps to mail it.
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Here is the one I used http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
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