F55 shocks
01-15-2019, 07:14 PM
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F55 shocks
I’m in need of some help. I recently purchased a 2007 c6 and had it looked at by my mechanic. He told me the shocks were leaking badly and needed to be replaced, of course I have the most expensive suspension, f55 selective ride control. So I started out looking for new ones and was shocked, no pun intended, at the price. I found on this forum a reputable member and purchased low mileage shocks for a 2012 c6. Once they were replaced and with no issues I now have a service ride control on the DIC. I don’t think I’m the first one to do this so does anyone know what I can do?
01-15-2019, 09:16 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
It takes a more advanced code reader most likely. I had a Airbag light and the o'reillys guy said no codes...Took it to a shop and they had a more advanced Snap On code reader and could see the code.
01-15-2019, 10:05 PM
#5
Racer
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-failure.html
Check this thread out first. I was told that mine were leaking- they absolutely were not.
Additionally, check out this TSB.
Check this thread out first. I was told that mine were leaking- they absolutely were not.
Additionally, check out this TSB.
01-15-2019, 11:22 PM
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Melting Slicks
I’m in need of some help. I recently purchased a 2007 c6 and had it looked at by my mechanic. He told me the shocks were leaking badly and needed to be replaced, of course I have the most expensive suspension, f55 selective ride control. So I started out looking for new ones and was shocked, no pun intended, at the price. I found on this forum a reputable member and purchased low mileage shocks for a 2012 c6. Once they were replaced and with no issues I now have a service ride control on the DIC. I don’t think I’m the first one to do this so does anyone know what I can do?
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01-15-2019, 11:28 PM
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I’m in need of some help. I recently purchased a 2007 c6 and had it looked at by my mechanic. He told me the shocks were leaking badly and needed to be replaced, of course I have the most expensive suspension, f55 selective ride control. So I started out looking for new ones and was shocked, no pun intended, at the price. I found on this forum a reputable member and purchased low mileage shocks for a 2012 c6. Once they were replaced and with no issues I now have a service ride control on the DIC. I don’t think I’m the first one to do this so does anyone know what I can do?
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01-15-2019, 11:34 PM
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C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
I’m in need of some help. I recently purchased a 2007 c6 and had it looked at by my mechanic. He told me the shocks were leaking badly and needed to be replaced, of course I have the most expensive suspension, f55 selective ride control. So I started out looking for new ones and was shocked, no pun intended, at the price. I found on this forum a reputable member and purchased low mileage shocks for a 2012 c6. Once they were replaced and with no issues I now have a service ride control on the DIC. I don’t think I’m the first one to do this so does anyone know what I can do?
There is also the possibility that the F55 module in your '07 can't communicate correctly with the '12 shocks, because of the shock change in '08. Take a photo of the connector and post it here.
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01-16-2019, 06:55 AM
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-failure.html
Check this thread out first. I was told that mine were leaking- they absolutely were not.
Additionally, check out this TSB.
Check this thread out first. I was told that mine were leaking- they absolutely were not.
Additionally, check out this TSB.
01-16-2019, 08:50 AM
#11
Instructor
How many miles on those shocks?
01-16-2019, 06:26 PM
#12
Racer
I'd be very surprised if all 4 were bad.
01-16-2019, 08:15 PM
#14
I’m in need of some help. I recently purchased a 2007 c6 and had it looked at by my mechanic. He told me the shocks were leaking badly and needed to be replaced, of course I have the most expensive suspension, f55 selective ride control. So I started out looking for new ones and was shocked, no pun intended, at the price. I found on this forum a reputable member and purchased low mileage shocks for a 2012 c6. Once they were replaced and with no issues I now have a service ride control on the DIC. I don’t think I’m the first one to do this so does anyone know what I can do?
If it rides well on the street you’re fine.
If you want to replace, my suggestion is to simply find a Vette tuner/builder in your area and chat with him...if they’re cooked, he can save you a bunch of $$ on repacking with standard shocks. As I understand it, they also have to “trick” the computer into accepting them. 👍
01-17-2019, 02:54 PM
#15
Safety Car
linkedge540 - the 2012 MRC shocks are dual coil and your car is not and is why you are having an issue.they can be adjusted in HPTuners or with a Tech II scan tool to perform properly,but I don't recall for sure which tool was used.someone on this forum had posted a few months back what they had done to fix the issue.also if you don't have the correct torque on the nut at top of shock connector it won't come in contact properly inside of shock body and set service ride control message
Last edited by irok; 01-18-2019 at 10:13 AM.
01-17-2019, 11:35 PM
#16
Le Mans Master
I’m in need of some help. I recently purchased a 2007 c6 and had it looked at by my mechanic. He told me the shocks were leaking badly and needed to be replaced, of course I have the most expensive suspension, f55 selective ride control. So I started out looking for new ones and was shocked, no pun intended, at the price. I found on this forum a reputable member and purchased low mileage shocks for a 2012 c6. Once they were replaced and with no issues I now have a service ride control on the DIC. I don’t think I’m the first one to do this so does anyone know what I can do?
01-18-2019, 07:21 AM
#17
Race Director
Speaking of such things, I wonder if it rode so rough because it still had the shipping spacers in the shocks?
01-18-2019, 08:41 AM
#19
Do yourself a favor...come to the forum before you go spending money like that. Chances are good they did not need replacing. There are constant threads on here about mechanics, usually at a dealer, saying the F55 shocks need to be replaced, and they absolutely did not. Often same for HB, and other things. Until you get to know your car very well, recommend you check in with any questions about replacing/repairing things.
01-19-2019, 09:30 PM
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I can assure you all that my front shocks were shot, they had liquid poring out of them and every bump I hit sounded like the front end was coming out. To update this, the issue was the mechanic put the rear shocks on wrong, left was right and right was left, had it corrected and no DIC showing service ride control and what a difference the ride is. Aside from the cost to repair I don’t think I will ever have a Vette without this option. It’s a great ride over what I had before with bad shocks.