C6 Corvette Shock Installation

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2 жыл бұрын

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.

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@lutee5087 13 күн бұрын

Simple instructions, very clear. Thanks!

@Ap2Iven 6 ай бұрын

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

@cheezmo2k 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. The zip ties work like magic. I installed the AFE Power/Pfadt Johnny O'Connell performance shocks and matching yellow sway bars on my base C6. The performance difference is night and day! No body roll, no shock chatter on rough roads, no weird float feeling on smooth undulating roads, super stiff front end steering response and more. I didn't really notice the big difference with shocks alone but when I installed the matching sway bars and end links the car really came to life. If you have a base suspension I would recommend the upgrade based on my personal experience. Enjoy!

@KevinJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the reply and the information on your modifications always nice to hear what other people are doing and their experiences thanks again for sharing.

@Wolfey77skis 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@KevinJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Happy the trick helped

@johnphillipsjr7238 2 жыл бұрын

New shocks don’t require a front end alignment 🤦‍♂️

@xnadave 2 жыл бұрын

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.)

@brettsu17 Жыл бұрын

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

@rhett5914 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@twin00104 11 ай бұрын

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.

@stephenbobst7784 2 жыл бұрын

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

@KevinJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks hope it helped

@arjanoussoren2035 29 күн бұрын

Great vid, thanks alot!

@lioneltrains7865 Жыл бұрын

Ties…pretty cool thanks

@z512345 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin they are pronounced Bill Steen.

@Strib420 Жыл бұрын

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.

@menotyou5380 Жыл бұрын

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!

@mrnofx2242 3 ай бұрын

Thanx

@KevinJonesYouTube 3 ай бұрын

Welcome

@ES-REDROT 4 ай бұрын

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?

@robmccance Жыл бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

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

@robmccance 2 ай бұрын

@@teddydavid2816 hells yeah

@donfoley9732 Жыл бұрын

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

@KevinJonesYouTube Жыл бұрын

Canadian Tire Canada.

@scotthayesproductions5715 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@brettsu17 Жыл бұрын

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

@KevinJonesYouTube Жыл бұрын

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

@dickmadison9619 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

About 60,000 mile.

@dickmadison9619 4 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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..

@horsecockexpress7612 6 ай бұрын

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?

@mikek9453 2 жыл бұрын

What are torque specs where rubber is?

@KevinJonesYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

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