DMONSVETTE

What shock removal tool do I need to remove my magnetic shocks?
It appears to be some kind of snap-on tool? a137 or a138?

I was told that these tools below would work but they don't

Was told that this would work, but it did not fit on the shock


http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-20400...Fc1ffgodAgIMvg


Was told that this one would not work, but I never tried it


Thank You

HOXXOH

I guess I'm having trouble understanding the problem you have. Although I've never removed the front shocks, I never had a problem with the rear ones and used no special tools.
The only area of concern is making sure to disconnect the electrical connector on the top to avoid breaking it.

DMONSVETTE

Sorry for not being clear. I am trying to figure out what tool I need to remove the top nut on the front magnetic ride shock. TIA

I replaced the rear shocks already, no problems.

schpenxel

I got mine off no problem with a set of channel locks, wrench and socket+ratchet. Not sure I understand why this is so difficult.

I don't even remember how I did it but it's not that bad.

DMONSVETTE

Were your shocks magnetic ride control shocks?

I was told that I need a special socket to remove the top shock nut.
Socket holds the shock rod from spinning while nut gets turned loose.
Tool looks like the one in this below link. I need to know what size I need.
It is suppose to be something like a137 or a138. TIA
http://public.snapon.com/R_RRD/Objec...mages/A137.jpg

BadAV

If you just need to hold the shock spindle from turning use a pair of vice grips. That's what I've always done with my other vehicles that had this arrangement. Never had an issue.

schpenxel

The uber special socket makes it easier, but you don't have to have it

That portion is the same on magnetic ride, so it doesn't matter that mine isn't

I remember it was slow going but I'm almost sure I just used a pair of channel locks (because I couldn't find any vise grips) to hold the center part still while I used a wrench to loosen the bolt.

I'm not saying it's the fastest/easiest way, just that it worked for me and for others.

DMONSVETTE

Thanks for the info. I would really like to find the correct tool for this as each shock cost me about $600. Don't want to take a chance on ruining one if I don't have to. TIA

Dano523

The hardest part is not breaking the connector when you remove it, and put it back on.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...connector.html

DMONSVETTE

Thanks for the heads up! Good info on that post

tehlers

I'm wondering if you were ever able to locate the correct double d shock removal tool for your F55 equipped car? I'm in the same position with the shocks on the front of my '03 Anniversary car.

The tool needs to measure 7mm (across the flats) X 9mm (across the rounds). I can't find one anywhere and don't know if perhaps GM sells the tool. As you've found, the universal and sizes for GM cars are too small for the F55 shocks.

Snap On sells 3 sizes. I have those specs but I don't see where any of the 3 will work with the F55 shocks (they're too small too).

The top nuts on my shocks are clean but so tight that a 7mm wrench wants to round over, vise grips and pipe wrenches turn on the shaft, I even tried vise grips on the 7mm wrench but had to duck when everything went flying.

Thanks, Tim

DMONSVETTE

Gave up looking for the tool. All the ones that I did find were too small. Took car to dealer, they r/r the front shocks for $280 because they said it would take them at least two hours to do the job. It's been a week since they completed the job and no problems, so far.
Also, want to mention that if you do do the job yourself be very careful with the electrical connections at the top of the shock mount, they are brittle and break easily. HTH

el es tu

I have used two types of shock sockets and found this which is much easier and durable. Most major auto parts chains should carry them:

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0400/N0724.oap

DMONSVETTE

I tried those, they did not fix the shock rod, too small.