Really??? Thank you Mr. Obvious 
Looking for info on DIY shock change.....
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Intermediate
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From: Lincoln Park Michigan
Looking for info on DIY shock change.....
A while back I found a link with pics and discription on how to change out the shocks on a C5. Dose anyone have that link available???
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Lampasas Texas
shock install help
I got this from the search tool.
The post said the the second one is good.
Good luck.
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm
The post said the the second one is good.
Good luck.
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm
Drifting
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From: Holly, Michigan
I used the fuzzydiceracing instructions for my shock install...A tip: I used weedwhipper string instead of the zip ties to compress the schocks. Worked real nice. Did not have to double it up...
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Racer
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Here's a tip I learned from replacing a friend's shocks recently. If the bottom bolt for the rear shock doesn't come out or go in really easily then jack up the a-arm just a little. Then it'll slide right in or out.
Racer
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From: Palo Alto California
It's not hard IF you have the proper tools and equipment.
Front: With my Z51 springs (and likely with a Z06),I had to jack under the A-arm with a block of wood and also jack under the opposite rear tire to compress the front spring enough to install the shocks.
Rear: The bottom shock mounts torque to 162 lb-ft. I had to jack under the A-arm with a block of wood to install. To reattach the tie rods,torque to 15,then turn 160 degrees more,then torque to 33.
Front: With my Z51 springs (and likely with a Z06),I had to jack under the A-arm with a block of wood and also jack under the opposite rear tire to compress the front spring enough to install the shocks.
Rear: The bottom shock mounts torque to 162 lb-ft. I had to jack under the A-arm with a block of wood to install. To reattach the tie rods,torque to 15,then turn 160 degrees more,then torque to 33.
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I followed the McRat method too, and it was exactly as shown.
It's very doable.
I used zip ties...worked fine.
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It's not hard IF you have the proper tools and equipment.
Front: With my Z51 springs (and likely with a Z06),I had to jack under the A-arm with a block of wood and also jack under the opposite rear tire to compress the front spring enough to install the shocks.
Rear: The bottom shock mounts torque to 162 lb-ft. I had to jack under the A-arm with a block of wood to install. To reattach the tie rods,torque to 15,then turn 160 degrees more,then torque to 33.
Front: With my Z51 springs (and likely with a Z06),I had to jack under the A-arm with a block of wood and also jack under the opposite rear tire to compress the front spring enough to install the shocks.
Rear: The bottom shock mounts torque to 162 lb-ft. I had to jack under the A-arm with a block of wood to install. To reattach the tie rods,torque to 15,then turn 160 degrees more,then torque to 33.
frankly if you need a how to on simple things like shocks , you may be better off having it done for you
Racer
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From: Palo Alto California
Racer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 314
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From: Palo Alto California