rear shocks
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Burning Brakes
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shocks
i put z06 shocks on a non z06.. to include sway bars from a z51 im going for a drive..... when you do yours you are going to need tools... the bottom rear bolt is a 24mm the top rear is a 13mm.. the front is 13mm for the bottom 2 ... the top drivers side is easier if you remove your over flow tank you dont have to disconnect it just two bolts and set it aside.... set aside a few hrs.. ive got sore knees so i made a foam pad... also dont forget to use jack stands... i did one corner at a time... you will need your jack to put under the a arm to jack it up to compress the shock to install each one... be carefull not to cross thread the rear top 2 13mm bolts. i found that a coat hanger will hold the shock but was a little too thick... if you can get medium safety wire to hold them its better....good luck be patient if you need help pm me..... ill give you my # i can text you pics
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
i put z06 shocks on a non z06.. to include sway bars from a z51 im going for a drive..... when you do yours you are going to need tools... the bottom rear bolt is a 24mm the top rear is a 13mm.. the front is 13mm for the bottom 2 ... the top drivers side is easier if you remove your over flow tank you dont have to disconnect it just two bolts and set it aside.... set aside a few hrs.. ive got sore knees so i made a foam pad... also dont forget to use jack stands... i did one corner at a time... you will need your jack to put under the a arm to jack it up to compress the shock to install each one... be carefull not to cross thread the rear top 2 13mm bolts. i found that a coat hanger will hold the shock but was a little too thick... if you can get medium safety wire to hold them its better....good luck be patient if you need help pm me..... ill give you my # i can text you pics
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Yorba Linda Ca
Loose screws
One of the 3 bolts holding the shock plate on top is loose. This causes the squeak. These are very easy to cross thread or to strip by over tightening. Red lock-tite finally did the trick. The nuts on the top of the shock should also be all the way down to the stop compressing the rubber. The instructions with the KONI's were rather vague.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Last edited by MP35N; Nov 22, 2010 at 11:13 AM.
