Z51 front shock installation

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Jul 30, 2024 | 10:47 AM

my427cobra

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Z51 front shock installation

Hi all. Planning ahead for my Z51 suspension and brake upgrade to my base Stingray.

Read many posts and one caught my eye.

It pictured the factory manual and said the front top arm bolts have to be removed and the assembly tilted outward to remove and replace the front shock.

Is that the way it has to be done?

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Greg

Jul 30, 2024 | 10:57 AM

Flattman

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According to my AllData info, yes

Jul 30, 2024 | 12:27 PM

JIM EVANS

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yup just take them out let it roll down put the shock in lift it back up and bolt it in... put a jack under the a arm to control it up and down.. not a hard install at all

Jul 31, 2024 | 09:51 AM

my427cobra

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Thanks for the info guys.

Cheers
Greg

Aug 2, 2024 | 08:37 AM

CraigStu

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Keep an eye on the rubber brake hose to be sure it doesn't get stretched when you release the upper arm bolts. Also be sure to keep track of the washers between the arm and frame and replace them in the same spot just incase some are different.

Aug 2, 2024 | 09:53 AM

my427cobra

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Thanks for the tip CraigStu.

Cheers
Greg

Aug 2, 2024 | 01:57 PM

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I swear I removed the skinny OEM Stingray front shock absorbers and replaced them with the beefier Z-51 (non-magride) units without separating the upper control arm.
This thread seems to confirm that it is possible.