Removing and installing new shocks?
05-28-2017, 06:45 PM
#3
Melting Slicks
You will need to delete the F45/F55 option with a Tech 2.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...45-shocks.html
If you are doing the install yourself, a tip that will make the job easier is to get some long zip ties or a coat hanger, compress the shocks and use the ties to hold it in the compressed position. When you have the shock positioned cut the ties and let it expand into place.
There are many threads on replacing shocks that go into more depth. Do a search.
The is a better link than the video I first posted.
http://www.pcfred.com/Vettetip/C5%20Shock%20Install.htm
When I did mine I did not unbolt the upper A frame as shown in a youtube vid by Froggy, but I did struggle a little to get the front shocks in and out.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...45-shocks.html
If you are doing the install yourself, a tip that will make the job easier is to get some long zip ties or a coat hanger, compress the shocks and use the ties to hold it in the compressed position. When you have the shock positioned cut the ties and let it expand into place.
There are many threads on replacing shocks that go into more depth. Do a search.
The is a better link than the video I first posted.
http://www.pcfred.com/Vettetip/C5%20Shock%20Install.htm
When I did mine I did not unbolt the upper A frame as shown in a youtube vid by Froggy, but I did struggle a little to get the front shocks in and out.
Last edited by Greg_E; 05-29-2017 at 07:51 PM. Reason: removed reference to sims for F55 mag
05-28-2017, 07:27 PM
#4
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
You will need to delete the F45 option with a Tech 2 or install resistors to simulate the Mag ride shocks.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...45-shocks.html
If you are doing the install yourself, a tip that will make the job easier is to get some long zip ties or a coat hanger, compress the shocks and use the ties to hold it in the compressed position. When you have the shock positioned cut the ties and let it expand into place.
There are many threads on replacing shocks that go into more depth. Do a search.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...45-shocks.html
If you are doing the install yourself, a tip that will make the job easier is to get some long zip ties or a coat hanger, compress the shocks and use the ties to hold it in the compressed position. When you have the shock positioned cut the ties and let it expand into place.
There are many threads on replacing shocks that go into more depth. Do a search.
05-28-2017, 09:10 PM
#6
Melting Slicks
At the top of the shaft above the nut there will be two flats to put a small wrench on while you remove the nut. I added another link to my previous post that should help with the installation.
Last edited by Greg_E; 05-29-2017 at 03:02 PM.
05-29-2017, 02:02 PM
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From what I have read the sim's will only work on the F45 system. The tool I used for the shocks is this.
https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=25282353...pItem=1&chn=ps
https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=25282353...pItem=1&chn=ps
05-29-2017, 02:50 PM
#12
Melting Slicks
From what I have read the sim's will only work on the F45 system. The tool I used for the shocks is this.
https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=25282353...pItem=1&chn=ps
https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=25282353...pItem=1&chn=ps
The lisle tool probably saves some time if you're changing shocks often, but a 6mm open end wrench on the tip of the shaft should work and you don't need to move the coolant tank and washer reservoir.
If you want a GM product specific tool this socket should do the job for less money than the Lisle universal tool.
Last edited by Greg_E; 06-03-2017 at 08:23 AM.