New shocks with install pics
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From: Bowman ND
New shocks with install pics
Just changed out the shocks on my 98 vert. 80,000 miles was one reason and had a slight clunk in the passenger side front. Found that the pass side front shock was shot. It hadn't been leaking but there was little to no dampening left. Please excuse the pics as they were on my phone and the lighting was not the greatest. I also used cable ties to compress the shocks to remove and install the new ones. I don't have the part number but they where for a 12 c6 zo6. Total time for all 4 shocks was about 3 1/2 to 4 hours taking my time. The ride now is great. Feels tighter to the road and handles great. I did notice a little difference in height like about a 1/2 inch but might settle out in time. Pics are from the rear as my phone died by the time I got to the front
Pic before starting
removing the shock
shock compressed with cable ties and being lowered. I used the floor jack to raise the a arm and compress the shock, then tied on the cable ties to hold it
lowering the shock out
old shock after removal
New shock ready for its new home. Reverse the procedure and torque bolts to spec. Hope this helps someone out. Thanks for looking
Pic before starting
removing the shock
shock compressed with cable ties and being lowered. I used the floor jack to raise the a arm and compress the shock, then tied on the cable ties to hold it
lowering the shock out
old shock after removal
New shock ready for its new home. Reverse the procedure and torque bolts to spec. Hope this helps someone out. Thanks for looking
