TT32VGT

Alright so there's a lot of install vids and threads but none are step by step.. I see two don't mention anything about compressing the front shock when removing and one does..
What gives?

I just installed the rears with no problems..

No mention of compressing shock:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...tallation.html

http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettef...ad.php?t=28946

This one has some zip tie method to compress shock;


Any help would be appreciated!

fastrob691

I just used a lot of muscle. But i pushed from the top down

AzDave47

When I installed mine, I compressed the new shock and used part of a bent coat hanger around the lower top bushing and had the other end around the bottom of the shock housing. once it was in place I removed the coat hanger wire and the shock extended. It was not a big issue. On the right front shock, tightening the shock bolt can be difficult as you need to hold the shock rod with a hex wrench. since an open end wrench does not have much swing room, I used my metric gear wrench and that got it mostly tight, then finished with an open end or box wrench. I know a crows foot would probably make it easier. Some use an impact gun, but that could spin the shock rod which is not good for the shock at all.

TT32VGT

Ill try the coat hanger or zip tie method to compress the front shocks.. so you can just push down on the shock to compress and then use the coat hanger or zip tie?

also, is there anything wrong with using an impact on the front top nut? I see some people say they used a impact but it looks like you have to hold the center with a vise grip or crescent wrench..?
maybe i should go ahead and get that shock absorber tool.

u1arunit

I've used both the coat hanger and zip tie method. Both worked well.

AzDave47

Like I said earlier I know some have used the impact gun, but they don't hold the shaft so it is subject to turning, possibly relatively fast which is not good for the shocks. I wouldn't want to chance ruining a $100+ shock by using an impact gun. I have one, but didn't need to use it.

TT32VGT

I hear ya, Ill go get the shock absorber tool from oreillys.

bluemagoo

I've used coat hangers and zip ties too but found that a really large hose clamp - the type with the worm gear - that I happened to have laying around works really well. (a Size 188 - for up to 12-1/4" diameter).

bpGx

Thanks Guy nice vid

TT32VGT

does anyone have a link or any specifics on the zip-tie method? i have some 3' zip ties laying around the house so i figured id use them.. i see in the vid hes got the one around the top bushing, thats easy to see.. but i cant exactly see how hes got the other or others done..

thanks!

'06 Quicksilver Z06

The zip tie method worked for me when I installed the DRM Bilsteins in front.

Here is a write up on a C5. Same principle but you can use thicker zip ties so that you don't have to use so many small ones.

http://fuzzydiceracing.com/test.htm

TT32VGT

thanks for posting that link '06 quicksilver z06.. much better pics on the zipties!!

'06 Quicksilver Z06

No problem.

Like I mentioned before though, I would go slightly bigger on the zip ties than what he did. I did, and it allowed me to use fewer of them and to do the job quicker.

I see the video is the same as above.

erikszr1

you will feel resistance, just push into place and bolt em in.

TT32VGT

thanks for the help guys..

got it knocked out today.. used 2 large zipties per shock.. got the lisle shock tool too.. easy easy..

'06 Quicksilver Z06

Good job.

LFZ

Time to start hitting the gym now so you don't have to let this happen again.

40YRW8

For that pesky right front shock nut I went to Sears and bought a swivel head, ratcheting, box-end wrench. It was really expensive because I liked it so much I went back a bought a bunch more They are now some of my favorite tools.
Gary