Quick Shock Replacement Question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Fort Wayne IN
Quick Shock Replacement Question
I am going to be doing shocks on my Z06, is it easier to do on the ground or on a lift? I've seen posts about it being done both ways. I can get the car all the way off the ground and do whatever, just worried about the spring tension...
What do you think?
What do you think?
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NCM Sinkhole Donor
Spring tension really isn't an issue. Either way works. I found the front to be easier by removing the two bolts that hold the upper control arm on that to try and compress the shock.
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St. Jude Donor '15
Upper control arms have no adjustability for the front end alignment, so I'm not sure I agree it's absolutely 100% necessary. I would bet the flex in the suspension bushings is greater than any changes you'll get from removing/re-installing the UCA's
Good idea to have it checked anyways? Probably.
Good idea to have it checked anyways? Probably.
