Shock Replacement
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From: montreal qc
Shock Replacement
Hi everyone, About to attempt 4 new shock replacement, I did a search for some How too threads on replacing C5 shocks, came up with nothing concrete. Wanted to run it by you guys if u knew of a thread or site with some picture step by step instructions? Thank a bunch! 
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Don't know of any DIY pages, but they go in and out fairly normally. Only thing I can suggest is get something to tie the shock top and bottom together when its compressed; it'll make life a lot easier getting them in and out. I've used safety wire, clothshangers, and really big zip ties.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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From: Midland TX
Only issue I had was the lower rear shock bolt torquing to 162-ftlbs. Found out the hard way that the lower bolts/nuts are "designed" for one-time use. See http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1658908
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I only unbolted the top A-arms for the front shock replacement. You don't need to do this, I felt it was easier this way. I also found that it gave me a chance to apply some blue locktight to the A-arm bolts. It is scary how easy (loose) those bolts are when you go to remove them. There are many ways to replace most parts, after having the shock unbolted and trapped in the A-arms, instead of scratching the shock or needing to squeeze it together with a zip tie, I simply unbolted the A-arm. Rear shock removal/installation the zip tie or bailing wire is the way to go.
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Just finished installing the fronts. Wasn't bad, a few beers and a couple of hours. Compressing the shocks was the hardest part but wire ties work wonders. Next is installing the rears which looks to be easier than the fronts.
