DIY shocks or not?
Racer
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From: Fort Worth TX
Re: DIY shocks or not? (larrysb)
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
Looks like a moderate knuckle-buster, but still a bolt-on. I'm gonna do mine in a couple of weeks on jack stands... :chevy
Looks like a moderate knuckle-buster, but still a bolt-on. I'm gonna do mine in a couple of weeks on jack stands... :chevy
Melting Slicks
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Re: DIY shocks or not? (larrysb)
Not a bad job at all ! 2 hours If you take your time. I've done two. :smash:
Don't forget the large Zip Ties!! :yesnod:
Don't forget the large Zip Ties!! :yesnod:
Le Mans Master
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Re: DIY shocks or not? (larrysb)
If you are handy it is not too bad, can do from a chair and the wheel off. No need to lift entirely. Do you know what I mean?
Budget 2 to 4 hours which includes break-time.
Here two tricks. Collapse the shock with a string zip tie to get in in & out of its mounting position. If the front shock doesn't line up, lift the lower arm with a jack and it will aid positioning.
P.S. Make sure all your bilstein parts are correct before you disassemble! Also check your suspension mount bolts with a torque wrench while you are in there.
Budget 2 to 4 hours which includes break-time.
Here two tricks. Collapse the shock with a string zip tie to get in in & out of its mounting position. If the front shock doesn't line up, lift the lower arm with a jack and it will aid positioning.
P.S. Make sure all your bilstein parts are correct before you disassemble! Also check your suspension mount bolts with a torque wrench while you are in there.
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Re: DIY shocks or not? (MSIP)
Thanks for the tips. Great article.
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Re: DIY shocks or not? (larrysb)
It's not a bad job at all. I didn't know about the zip tie trick so it took a little bit of doing to get the shocks compressed to get in and out. It took me about 2 hours to put the shocks on and swap out the front sway bar.
