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C6 Corvette Shock Installation

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  • Опубликовано: 26 фев 2022
  • How to install shocks on your C6 Corvette 05-13 Corvettes
    I installed Bilstein Shock, the Installation isn't to hard but to say you some time this video will show you how to do that.
    Attempt all work at your own risk. The publisher bears no responsibility for improper or unsafe repairs, injury, or damages to property that may result from your work or this video.

Комментарии • 41

  • @lutee5087
    @lutee5087 Месяц назад +1

    Simple instructions, very clear. Thanks!

  • @Ap2Iven
    @Ap2Iven 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for this video, going to pick up some zip ties before I start this job on the weekend… doesn’t look to hard but still like to look at videos before I jump on a job in the garage

  • @xnadave
    @xnadave 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for mentioning the notch in the rear plates. I happened to notice that when reinstalling the shocks. It took a bit of searching to figure out if it mattered (it does) and which direction it should be facing (front). For the ~6mm square bit on the top of the front shocks: mine were corroded, PB Blaster, heat, air impact, electric impact, and just about everything else did not let me remove the nut. I wound up buying a Lisle "shock absorber removal tool" (about $8.00 at O'Reilly) which is a square socket. Put that on the end of the shock, insert wrench through the side from the wheel well and on to the nut, and everything worked. Great video! (I didn't want to slice up the OEM shocks in case I needed them later, which I did.)

  • @Wolfey77skis
    @Wolfey77skis 2 года назад +2

    Kevin, The Zip-tie trick worked really well. I did all 4 Bilsteins on my 05 Z51 C6 on a Sunday afternoon. Took it to the alignment shop on Monday. Drive great again. Thanks for that tip!

  • @twin00104
    @twin00104 Год назад +1

    great video, thank you!. Just a few tips, if you don't want to cut the shock boot to hold with vice grips you can use a Lisle shock mount tool and 15mm box wrench. I HIGHLY recommend a ratcheting one. Doable with non-ratcheting, but time consuming. Also, 24mm socket for the rear lower shock bolts.
    I'm doing Delrin bushings for the CAs and AMT camber bolt kit / UCA stud kit at the same time, no need to compress and hold with zip ties if you remove the 4x UCA bolts on each side.

  • @rhett5914
    @rhett5914 2 года назад +1

    I did my ZR1 a couple months ago. Mag ride shocks deleted (bought a Tech 2) and went with Johnny O’Connell shocks. I also had to replace my lowering bolts two were trashed no rubber left and the third one was failing. Little more involved lowering and lifting the suspension. Keep up the good job and great videos.

    • @KevinJonesYouTube
      @KevinJonesYouTube  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the comment and feedback love hearing what other people do with their cars.

  • @stephenbobst7784
    @stephenbobst7784 2 года назад +2

    Your video was GREAT, and so informative,,step by step instructions so will done. My hat goes off to you Sir!!!

  • @brettsu17
    @brettsu17 Год назад +4

    Rear shock lower bolt is 145 Nm, 107 ft. lb.

  • @arjanoussoren2035
    @arjanoussoren2035 Месяц назад +1

    Great vid, thanks alot!

  • @menotyou5380
    @menotyou5380 Год назад +1

    Excellent and very detailed and easy to follow!
    Thank you SO much!
    I was dreading to do mine. But, I definitely feel a LOT more confident now!

  • @Strib420
    @Strib420 Год назад +1

    Of course I have something 'special'. In the middle of replacing mine and the first shock (driver rear) has a harness attached. I assume for 'track mode'? I wonder if this will cause a code to trip. Having known this, I might have put stock back on. We'll see...
    '08 LT3 package I believe. It has a magnetic ride control. I left it unconnected. We'll see.
    Read where I will need to use a Tech2 diagnostic tool to disable the F45/55 option that manages the ride performance.
    It does ride much better. Three of the four shocks were shot.

  • @lioneltrains7865
    @lioneltrains7865 Год назад +2

    Ties…pretty cool thanks

  • @ES-REDROT
    @ES-REDROT 4 месяца назад +1

    Kevin, love the video absolutely great quality. Question for you. What torque wrench did you use for the top of the shock? Do you have a link for it?

  • @z512345
    @z512345 2 года назад +5

    Kevin they are pronounced Bill Steen.

  • @robmccance
    @robmccance Год назад +2

    Best shock install video on uTube! Thanks!
    Would you have any comments on choosing between the Bilstein B8 and the B6 for a 2010 C6 Base?
    Nevermind....figured it out. B8 is a short B6.

    • @teddydavid2816
      @teddydavid2816 3 месяца назад

      Did you go with some bilsteins on your 2010 base and if so how do you like and did you change your sway bars? I'm trying to figure out what to do on my 10..

    • @robmccance
      @robmccance 3 месяца назад +1

      @@teddydavid2816 Yes, went B6 and really beefy swaybars front and back. Major upgrade to the handling yet not harsh at all.
      Might do coilovers someday if I keep it long enough.

    • @teddydavid2816
      @teddydavid2816 3 месяца назад

      @@robmccance hey awesome thank you for the response and feedback brotha!!

    • @robmccance
      @robmccance 3 месяца назад

      @@teddydavid2816 hells yeah

  • @horsecockexpress7612
    @horsecockexpress7612 6 месяцев назад +1

    What zip ties did you end up using? My zip ties keeping popping before I can get the (*^%$##! up in there. Do you remember the Tensile Strength?

  • @donfoley9732
    @donfoley9732 Год назад +2

    Great video Kevin.where did you get your tourque wrench?

  • @scotthayesproductions5715
    @scotthayesproductions5715 2 года назад +1

    great video! I am installing four of these tomorrow...you left on the little plastic washer on the shock I noticed? why are those necessary?

    • @KevinJonesYouTube
      @KevinJonesYouTube  2 года назад +2

      As far as I know on Bilstein Shocks you leave them on from everything I read.

  • @brettsu17
    @brettsu17 Год назад +1

    Kevin, what is your overall verdict on the Bilsteins vs. OEM? They are on the short list for my C6 upgrades.

    • @KevinJonesYouTube
      @KevinJonesYouTube  Год назад +1

      Personally, I like them they do give a little bit more of a stiff a ride.

  • @dickmadison9619
    @dickmadison9619 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Kevin. Do you recall about how many miles were on it when you made the change? I would like a softer ride also. :)

    • @KevinJonesYouTube
      @KevinJonesYouTube  5 месяцев назад

      About 60,000 mile.

    • @dickmadison9619
      @dickmadison9619 5 месяцев назад +1

      What brand did you replace them with? I am thinking about using stock again. Have read that the Bilsteins are rougher riding. We have plenty of potholes for that... Could you tell any difference in your ride with the new ones? I have read some where they did not feel there was much of a difference.

    • @teddydavid2816
      @teddydavid2816 3 месяца назад

      ​@@dickmadison9619 hey brotha did you end up deciding on a shock replacement set up? I'm having a tough time figuring out what to do for some for my 2010 base that I just aquired with 70k that floats and flies all over the place over bumbs and such.. I want something nice and controlled with a good mixture of performance and street riding comfort. Not for track but for spirited daily driving you feel me.. Anyway I'm looking everywhere I can on youtube, reddit and corvette forums etc..

  • @mrnofx2242
    @mrnofx2242 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanx

  • @mikek9453
    @mikek9453 2 года назад +2

    What are torque specs where rubber is?

    • @KevinJonesYouTube
      @KevinJonesYouTube  2 года назад +3

      The fasteners should be tightened until the bushing expands (bulges) to the same outside diameter of the metal washer. About 10ft/bls max. Here is a link to some instructions.
      gabriel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gabriel-HD-Tech-Bulletin-Shock-Installation.pdf

  • @1988tfred
    @1988tfred Год назад

    No shit . How do you compress the shock!!

  • @chrisperry9002
    @chrisperry9002 4 месяца назад

    Bill steen. Not ballast een.😮