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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Does anyone know the socket size I need for the lower shock bolt on the rear shocks?

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i just did mine,, either a 22 or 24mm
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i just did mine,, either a 22 or 24mm
Thanks for the reply. I put a crescent wrench on it last night and then measured the width of the opening. It measured about 15/16 of an inch. So it must be a 24MM?

Another question. The shop manual says 19 lbs of torque on the top nut on the front shocks. Is that consistent regardless of shock brand? I am replacing the factory shocks with Bilstein Sport Shocks.

Thanks again for your help.

Tom.
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Originally Posted by NC94Vette
Thanks for the reply. I put a crescent wrench on it last night and then measured the width of the opening. It measured about 15/16 of an inch. So it must be a 24MM?

Another question. The shop manual says 19 lbs of torque on the top nut on the front shocks. Is that consistent regardless of shock brand? I am replacing the factory shocks with Bilstein Sport Shocks.

Thanks again for your help.

Tom.
I followed all OEM torque specs when I put in my Konis with no issue.
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Just to confirm in case someone searches for this info later ... It is a 24 MM.

And the rear shocks are much easier to replace than the front ones.
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