Shocks Install Help...
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Drifting
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Shocks Install Help...
Guys,
Searched some prior threads on this topic and have some questions.
This will be my first time doing this and want to see if anyone used these sites as guides:
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm
Are the steps accurate?
Also, in one thread, someone said they snapped the rear lower shock bolt when attempting to torque to 162ft-lb. I'm no expert, but man that seems like a helluva lot of torque! Is this accurate, I would think 75-100 would do the trick? Do you have to replace these bolts when replacing the shocks?
Thanks a ton.
al
Searched some prior threads on this topic and have some questions.
This will be my first time doing this and want to see if anyone used these sites as guides:
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm
Are the steps accurate?
Also, in one thread, someone said they snapped the rear lower shock bolt when attempting to torque to 162ft-lb. I'm no expert, but man that seems like a helluva lot of torque! Is this accurate, I would think 75-100 would do the trick? Do you have to replace these bolts when replacing the shocks?
Thanks a ton.
al
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Guys,
Searched some prior threads on this topic and have some questions.
This will be my first time doing this and want to see if anyone used these sites as guides:
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm
Are the steps accurate?
Also, in one thread, someone said they snapped the rear lower shock bolt when attempting to torque to 162ft-lb. I'm no expert, but man that seems like a helluva lot of torque! Is this accurate, I would think 75-100 would do the trick? Do you have to replace these bolts when replacing the shocks?
Thanks a ton.
al
Searched some prior threads on this topic and have some questions.
This will be my first time doing this and want to see if anyone used these sites as guides:
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm
Are the steps accurate?
Also, in one thread, someone said they snapped the rear lower shock bolt when attempting to torque to 162ft-lb. I'm no expert, but man that seems like a helluva lot of torque! Is this accurate, I would think 75-100 would do the trick? Do you have to replace these bolts when replacing the shocks?
Thanks a ton.
al
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The one on c5forum looks about like I did it. I didn't remove the washer tank though. Also, it's a LOT easier if you collapse the shock and hold it with some zip ties or something (I used motorcycle tie downs) when you're putting the new ones in (front). Otherwise it's kind of a game on how to get them in there.
No, I didn't torque to any 162 ft lbs. If I remember it was more like 90 ish. I'd have to look at my book which I don't have with me.
No, I didn't torque to any 162 ft lbs. If I remember it was more like 90 ish. I'd have to look at my book which I don't have with me.
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Hi ALVETTE00 -
I have never had to remove a ball joint or the windshield washer reservoir to replace shocks.
The rear lower mounts do specify 162 ftlbs., I just set my torque wrench to 150 (the max) and leave it at that.
I use a piece of stout coat-hanger wire fashioned into a hook on each end so that I can compress the shock, latch the wire onto the shock to keep it compressed, and then pull it out.
On the front shocks, the shaft that protrudes up is flatted, and you can get a wrench on it so that you do not need to get to the torx end of the shock to remove it.
Shocks are a pretty easy job on the C5.
best regards -
mqqn
I have never had to remove a ball joint or the windshield washer reservoir to replace shocks.
The rear lower mounts do specify 162 ftlbs., I just set my torque wrench to 150 (the max) and leave it at that.
I use a piece of stout coat-hanger wire fashioned into a hook on each end so that I can compress the shock, latch the wire onto the shock to keep it compressed, and then pull it out.
On the front shocks, the shaft that protrudes up is flatted, and you can get a wrench on it so that you do not need to get to the torx end of the shock to remove it.
Shocks are a pretty easy job on the C5.
best regards -
mqqn
Last edited by mqqn; Sep 3, 2008 at 02:59 PM.
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I used the fuzzy dice instructions and they made the job easy. The zip tie idea works great. I also didn't understand the 162 lb. spec on the rear but I got as close as possible anyway. I had no problem re-using the original bolts. I installed Bilsteins, so for the front shocks I cut down an Allen wrench to fit in the top of the shock, that way I didn't have to remove the tanks in the engine compartment.
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Is that a Bilstein thing only?
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