Shocks changed, I have a problem - help!!!
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Racer
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Shocks changed, I have a problem - help!!!
So, I replaced my 1998 Corvette 4 shocks, all fitted perfectly, when lowered and tested driver front side is around 1.5" higher than passenger side. I went back and dismounted everything to verify, installed them back and issue persisted. Ride height screws verified and are exactly the same, all screws verified, I rode it twice through rough curves and bumps and still the same, any suggestion???? Please help!!!
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Jose C.
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Jose C.
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Is it "higher than before" or "higher but more level"? Are they gas charged shocks? A new gas charge may hold the car a bit higher than prior, especially of the fronts were really shot.
Last edited by vettenuts; Jul 9, 2017 at 07:53 AM.
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Racer
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There is a difference from around 1.5" from one front side to the other. Measuring it from the tire to the fender. I have tried everything, I am running out of ideas. Used the car several times, called the vendor and his response was like he has a very bad day.
No support or options at all, at one point in time he asked me "Ok what do you want me to do?" the least I was expecting was for them to ask me for pictures or if I had used the car, but nothing, just attitude. From me one less customer.
No support or options at all, at one point in time he asked me "Ok what do you want me to do?" the least I was expecting was for them to ask me for pictures or if I had used the car, but nothing, just attitude. From me one less customer.
Last edited by Jose2SS; Jul 17, 2017 at 02:52 PM.
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Racer
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Here is the part number and vendor:
Manufacturer: GM
Part Number: 10313647
Part: Shock Absorber
Part Notes: Corvette. Without z06. Sport suspension. Z06, zr1 & grand sport. Base & 427, fe3: sport susp.
GM part number 10313647 is a Genuine GM Shock Absorber and is guaranteed by a factory backed GM Parts warranty. We sell GM Parts and GM Accessories with great customer service and are knowledgeable about the products we sell.
GM OEM PARTS
CULTRAG Performance is an independent reseller of Genuine GM Parts. GM Parts come with a 12 month unlimited mileage warranty from the date of the sale. The warranty does not cover parts that are defective due to being modified or improperly installed. Should you have a defective part during the warranty period please contact CULTRAG Performance.
Manufacturer: GM
Part Number: 10313647
Part: Shock Absorber
Part Notes: Corvette. Without z06. Sport suspension. Z06, zr1 & grand sport. Base & 427, fe3: sport susp.
GM part number 10313647 is a Genuine GM Shock Absorber and is guaranteed by a factory backed GM Parts warranty. We sell GM Parts and GM Accessories with great customer service and are knowledgeable about the products we sell.
GM OEM PARTS
CULTRAG Performance is an independent reseller of Genuine GM Parts. GM Parts come with a 12 month unlimited mileage warranty from the date of the sale. The warranty does not cover parts that are defective due to being modified or improperly installed. Should you have a defective part during the warranty period please contact CULTRAG Performance.
Last edited by Jose2SS; Jul 17, 2017 at 04:07 PM.
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Racer
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From: Puerto Rico
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Racer
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Sorry to ask this rookie question, what spring should I look for? There is no spring on the front suspension, just the shocks and the arms.
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Are the lowering bolts set roughly the same on each side?
Also, sit in the driver's seat and have someone measure; it's possible that the car is adjusted to be level with a driver in the car.
Also, sit in the driver's seat and have someone measure; it's possible that the car is adjusted to be level with a driver in the car.
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Yeap, all that verified. I will be lifting it today on a shop in order to verify the springs and rubber supports that goes on them.
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