HELP what am I Missing ??
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HELP what am I Missing ??
I am in need of an answer on the install of the C6 shock . My 2004 had Bilstein shocks and I changed to C6 because of a broken rear shock (pothole). The rear shocks were easy and the front were also easy but, when I recieved the front shocks there was only a mushroom shaped cushion on the top , no top cushion, washer or nut. I do not understand how to secure the top of the shock. The old cushion(bushing) will not fit over the new mushroom cushion that comes up from the bottom. It does not seem right to just install the steel washer and nut and squash the top of the mushroom cushion. I leave on Monday to Scottsdale and back for spring training. Can someone let me know what is going wrong. Am I missing parts ?
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
Install a thick steel washer on the shaft, then a rubber cushion. Slide the shock thru the mounting hole. Add another rubber washer that sits on the frame and then top it off with the other thick washer. Install the nut. Use a small wrench on the HEX end of the shock shaft to hold the shaft while you tighten the nut till the rubber cushions just start to buldge from the washers.
Thats about all theres is to it.
BC
Thats about all theres is to it.
BC
