Question about installing new shocks
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From: Shreveport LA
Question about installing new shocks
I am really considering getting 04 Z06 shocks. How difficult is the install and what kind of time frame is involved. A friend of mine is very mechanically inclined and can help. Anything special to consider? I have heard you should get an alignment after changing shocks - is this true?
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Thanks in advance.
I apologize as I'm sure this question has been asked before. Anyone else waiting for the SEARCH function to get fixed?
Thanks in advance.
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From: Fort Collins CO
Re: Question about installing new shocks (nightdoc)
I am really considering getting 04 Z06 shocks. How difficult is the install and what kind of time frame is involved. A friend of mine is very mechanically inclined and can help. Anything special to consider? I have heard you should get an alignment after changing shocks - is this true?
There's nothing special to consider. A trick that makes it easy is to have some strong zip-ties. Compress the shocks as much as you can by leaning on them before you install them, and zip-tie them in that length. They are much easier to get into place that way. Then, you can cut the zip ties once it's time to bolt everything back together.
Since the varying gas pressure can cause the ride-height of the car to change after install, getting an alignment would be optimal to ensure that your toe didn't get too wonky in the process.
-Jake
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From: Winston Salem N.C.
Re: Question about installing new shocks (nightdoc)
Nightdoc,
This is a good link for the Z06 shock install.
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
We have the shocks in stock; I have added a link for you http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...er=Z06SHOCKKIT
Thanks, Marc:chevy
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This is a good link for the Z06 shock install.
http://www.c5forum.com/diy/shocks.php
We have the shocks in stock; I have added a link for you http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...er=Z06SHOCKKIT
Thanks, Marc:chevy
TECK 1794
http://WWW.GMPartsDirect.com
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From: Los Angeles CA
Re: Question about installing new shocks (JakeL)
I'd say that it's probably around 3 hours start-to-finish, if you haven't done it before. It's a very straightforward job. Nothing has to come off or apart other than the shocks themselves.
There's nothing special to consider. A trick that makes it easy is to have some strong zip-ties. Compress the shocks as much as you can by leaning on them before you install them, and zip-tie them in that length. They are much easier to get into place that way. Then, you can cut the zip ties once it's time to bolt everything back together.
There's nothing special to consider. A trick that makes it easy is to have some strong zip-ties. Compress the shocks as much as you can by leaning on them before you install them, and zip-tie them in that length. They are much easier to get into place that way. Then, you can cut the zip ties once it's time to bolt everything back together.
