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C6 Z06 Rear Shock Install On C5 Corvette
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Күн бұрынC6 z06 Rear Shock Install on my C5 Corvette is finally here. I've upgrade the power on my C5 Corvette and it's finally time to upgrade the suspension on my C5 Corvette. A popular C5 Corvette suspension upgrade is the C6 Z06 shock upgrade. The C6 Z06 shocks are a direct fit for the C5 Corvette. No modifications are required to make the C6 Z06 shocks fit in the C5 Corvette.
The rear shocks are pretty simple to replace in the C5 Corvette. I will have a video out on the front shock replacement as well.
C6 Z06 Shocks:
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2004 C5 Corvette - Millennium Yellow
BTR Stage 2 Cam
Texas Speed 1-3/4" Headers
Texas Speed Catted 3" X-Pipe
Billy Boat Bullets
Complete Street Performance Tune (386hp)
Blackwing Intake
Amazon Racing Seats
Rear GM # 25819268
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks everybody for watching. Front Shock Install: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLqTg7Vj09bKp2Q.html. Has anybody else replaced their shocks with anything other than C5 OEM shocks? What brand? Next year might be coilovers 🤔
@Toys4Life 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, went with C6 Z06 and they really firm things up no doubt. I was struck at how "light duty" the mounting points on the C5 were for the shocks and even though It really made me wonder how the shock mounts would hold up to carrying the load of the C5 (instead of just dampening it) (look at 3:56 for example - does that look designed to carry the weight of the C5 on a coilover?) for say 50k of real world somewhat rough road driving. Did you get that impression as well? I have not doubt the C5 can handle coilovers on relatively smooth tracks - cause people have been doing that for years... but for long term real world street duty? I don't know...
@keithr6827 3 жыл бұрын
I went with the Bilstein b6s. No more floaty feeling. It's much more firmer than the stock but the firmness doesn't bother me at all.
@therivierarecord2596 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Now that spring is here I've got some more miles on my similar setup with C6 Z06 shocks and I am very pleased with the new and improved performance in conjunction with the bigger sways.
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I can't wait to get back on the road and feel the difference. The front C6Z/Z51 bar is on backorder from GM, so I'm still waiting for mine to come in. I may have to go a different route.
@rockod8880 Жыл бұрын
Great straight to the point video
@YellowVette04 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching and glad it helped.
@muffinmonster2714 3 жыл бұрын
This is on my list of things to do now that I am close to 100k miles. Thanks for showing us the simple approach.
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
The C6Z shocks are a good price and a nice improvement. I'll get some seat time here soon, so I'll let you know how I like em
@sspp3065 3 жыл бұрын
shocks on performance cars are recommended every 50K
@jimharrow8104 3 жыл бұрын
Before I changed my shocks I thought all the bumps & rattles were part of the corvette experience LOL...
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Haha. I think mine were still good, but I'll find out soon.
@Amarillobymorning777 Ай бұрын
Gracias Sir . GR8 vídeo clip. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@YellowVette04 29 күн бұрын
Glad the vid helped. Thanks for watching and commenting
@GearHead704 3 жыл бұрын
Such a cool upgrade to do the C6 and I didn't know how interchangeable the C6 parts were. Cool stuff
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
The C6 is more of a C5.5 of you ask me. Besides the body panels, interior and engines the C5 and C6 are pretty dam close to each other. Made it more refined and just a better car, which helps us C5 owners
@Debkghtulvkfjkjfxjjcj 3 жыл бұрын
Don’t look too bad of a job. She’s coming together nicely!
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Rears are simple. The fronts made me sweat a little bit lol. Can't wait to get it off jack stands and back on the ground. Hopefully today!! 😁
@BTBLive 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2000 C5 conv in the same color. Glad I found your channel.
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Great color choice 💛. Thanks for stopping in and hopefully the vids help. If you need any help that's not on here, just let me know.
@kennethvasquez4717 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Had to do this on mine. Replaced all 4. Went with C6 Z06 as well
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. Seems like the vast majority of owners really enjoy the car after this upgrade
@Joey856721 2 жыл бұрын
I’m fully stock C5Z, how is the ride after this mod from stock?
@WarriorsPhoto Жыл бұрын
You made this look easy. What was the advantage to Z06 shocks?
@ZeRoXceLzYn 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you are putting them in!!
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Took me long enough lol. Thanks buddy and can't wait to see the latest transformation in a few weeks
@HorsePowerObsessed 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Nicely done. Might be in my C5 future!
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Next best thing would be coilovers, so just depends how far you want to take it. Need to get this thing off jack stands already lol.
@Matty.Garage 3 жыл бұрын
Nice man! Can’t wait to see when she is ready
@user-zt3zq8uf1z 3 жыл бұрын
I did it when I got my new slotted rotors , for my 2000 white c5 Those were original to the car , it was very easy I love that yellow but here in Tucson az it will fade out that's why I got a white one, but I still love that yellow
@leecovette6895 3 жыл бұрын
one of the easiest mods to do good job buddy
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely not too difficult. Can't wait to drive it now. Thanks for the continued support
@leecovette6895 3 жыл бұрын
@@YellowVette04 always bro no problem at all let me kno if you can really tell a difference
@garyganaway244 2 жыл бұрын
ok got one rear in just need to raise control arm to get top bolts in then one side is done on rear.,Just lacking the strength anymore( turning 80 in August) but I always come up with some method to finish the job,,of course 90 degrees in the garage is no help. I did have to do the zip tie method to get new one in.
@petercarey6883 3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent choice in upgrades Dave. Stay the course! Just a suggestion for future removals, due to the age of your C5, you might want to consider soaking the appropriate areas ahead of time with something like PB Blaster. Just a thought. Oh yeah. Did you check the ZO6 shocks for contraband before you installed them. 🤭 You don't want any Bandido's knocking at your door looking for their "stuff."🤣 Just curious, do the shock bolts have any torgue specs. I'm guessing not, but I'm not sure. Save the Wave🙋♂️
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure there are torque specs. They weren't that tight when I took them out, so I just tightened them to that point. Yes, adding PB Blaster is the way to go for sure. I was in a rush and totally forgot to shoot them.
@petercarey6883 3 жыл бұрын
Next time, call me. I'm great at creating "Check Lists!" 😁
@rjrestorationstation4402 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice Dave, the one piece of info to add would be the torque settings for tightening the bolts! Thanks, Bob
@rjrestorationstation4402 3 жыл бұрын
From the factory 22 ft. lbs on the top two bolts (rear shock) and 162 ft lbs on the bottom bolt.
@rjrestorationstation4402 3 жыл бұрын
From the factory 19 ft. lbs top bolt (front shocks) and 21 ft. lbs on the bottom bolts.
@rjrestorationstation4402 3 жыл бұрын
www.corvette-web-central.com/support-files/c5corvettetorquevalues.pdf Here’s the information regarding torque settings for C5’s
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the torque specs. I know they weren't in there very much bc it didn't take much to break them free. I just tightened to feel to be honest, but I'll double check the rear bottom bolt now that I know that one was 162.
@johnbenjamin7785 3 жыл бұрын
For non track driving the billsteins work great
@johnbenjamin7785 3 жыл бұрын
I did all 4 billsteins with steinjager sway bars. Cost about 750 for all
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
I've never heard a complaint about Bilsteins, they're a great option. They also look a lot better lol
@frontxxrunner 3 жыл бұрын
As usual, you made it look very easy. How does the car feel with the new shocks?
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it's still on jackstands lol. Did a bunch of things while I was waiting for the wheels to get redone and you know how projects go lol. Should have it back on the ground tomorrow 🤞
@rafaelpulido2722 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 🙏
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and hope the vid helps 👍
@garyganaway244 2 жыл бұрын
well I watched you do it but there is no way I can get my shock in without compressing it, its just too long uncompressed ,do you have the control arm all way down?..im putting in KYB shocks, also having issue trying to get shock compressed to tie up with ties,,need 4 hands,kinda at a standstill to get this figured out
@YellowVette04 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't need to disassemble anything to get the rear shocks in. When I compressed the front shock, I put one end on the ground and had a cardboard box folded over a few times that I placed against my chest and used my weight to compress it. I had both hands available to zip tie it all up. Good luck
@302vettelife2 3 жыл бұрын
They are on my list. Let me know how they ride. Also, that boot on the tie rod....
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Yea, I've been keeping an eye on it. I think being on jack stands for 2 weeks doesn't help how it's looking.
@302vettelife2 3 жыл бұрын
@@YellowVette04 I heard it whisper, replace me.
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
That was my knee 🤣🤣
@302vettelife2 3 жыл бұрын
@@YellowVette04 you're a mess
@greendoorinvestments 2 жыл бұрын
not sure what i did wrong but mine didn't come out or in that easy
@YellowVette04 2 жыл бұрын
There should be room to maneuver the shock around the suspension parts to get it out and in. It's obviously not a lot of room, but just enough. Thanks for sharing your experience and sounds like you eventually got it.
@Lilbud871 3 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro 🙏
@ProjectDirty 3 жыл бұрын
You’ve been busy this week man!
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Trying to get things done that I've been putting off for too dam long lol. Waiting for the wheels is giving me the motivation finally.
@ProjectDirty 3 жыл бұрын
@@YellowVette04 I hear ya there man I have a mountain of parts but priorities ya know
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
I hear ya. Priorities is why my car is still on jackstands after 2 weeks
@HandSolo1 Жыл бұрын
What spoiler is that?
@YellowVette04 Жыл бұрын
Spoiler King 284P. I have a video on the channel. Sticks on with 3M and doesn't budge. I've had it on for several years now and hasn't faded or anything. Looks just like it did day 1.
@link9alink9a71 2 жыл бұрын
Dave how much different do you feel when you drive with the new shock ?
@robertchrachol2732 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I’m about to replace my c5z rear shocks with new c6z. One thing I noticed and wondering if you noticed that the top mount flange on the new c6z (same model as yours) is slightly angled and my old ones are flat. Did you experience the same? Was there a specific way to install them?
@Joey856721 2 жыл бұрын
I have a fully stock C5Z, how is the ride after this mod?
@jdub264 3 жыл бұрын
Same process for the fronts?
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Little more time consuming and you need to compress the shock to remove and install. Video will be out tonight or tomorrow night
@johnbenjamin7785 3 жыл бұрын
Gonna buy you some impact sockets.
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks buddy
@colemcmeans7809 3 жыл бұрын
what kinda power ratchet is that? i want a Milwaukee but damn they are expensive
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Yea those are expensive. I got one off Amazon and it's OK, lacks some power. I actually hear a lot of good things about the one Harbor Freight carries.
@KurtWinters 3 жыл бұрын
Dave, can you please add me to your featured Channels, since you mentioned me in your POD CAST ? My channel focuses heavily on C4 and car collecting ! Great video FYI
@MahendraSingh-rp6er 3 жыл бұрын
why no one uses oem c6 z06 brand new from rockauto for $50, i see everyone on youtube picking up used ones for the same price im confused
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
You can pick them up from various locations. Maybe you missed it, but I said I got them for free... hard to beat that price anywhere.
@MahendraSingh-rp6er 3 жыл бұрын
@@YellowVette04 no i heard you got them for free from your friend, but they're used and just so dirt cheap new. but hey love the car man
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Used with less than 2k miles, so pretty much new. Now I can spend $200 elsewhere. Thanks for watching
@david029014 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave how do I contact you about something personal corvette related.
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
Email or on Instagram. Yellowvette04yt@gmail.com
@hobiebassassassin9136 3 жыл бұрын
What makes people think that upgrading their car with parts from a more expensive year or model of their car is actually an upgrade... All OEM parts have superior aftermarket parts that a far better and at times less expensive. Just My Two Cents..
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
I don't expect everybody to watch the whole video, but around the 3:00 mark I said I got them for free, so can't beat free. Even if I paid for them, they're cheaper than bilsteins which is the other popular upgrade. Nothing wrong with Bilsteins, so if you'd like to cover the cost difference then I'll take it. Every research topic on shocks, indicates the C6Z shocks are an upgrade over C5 shocks. The only noticeable upgrade beyond this would be coilovers.
@ThatCorvetteGuy 3 жыл бұрын
The C6 is basically a more modern version of the C5. 🤷♂️
@YellowVette04 3 жыл бұрын
More of a C5.5 instead of a C6 if you ask me lol. Definitely better and more refined, but many parts are interchangeable which makes it nice for us C5 owners.
@ThatCorvetteGuy 3 жыл бұрын
@@YellowVette04 exactly! If I need to change any major mechanical part I can easily get a C6 part and slap it on and it's an upgrade.
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