Replacing the Shocks on a C4 Corvette... HUGE Improvement!
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Thanks to you all, I was able to buy and replace all 4 of my shocks. Thank you so much!
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Very helpful. Today I learned that I absolutely need to install my own shocks on my 89. Thank you!
Awesome! It was a much simpler job than I expected. I hope you can get it done and love the results. Thanks for watching.
Put new Bilstein Z51 shocks on my 95. Rides like new and on rails. Also replaced a lot of my suspension bushings.
Hi Doug, that’s great. I need to do my bushings too. That would be a huge improvement too, I’m sure!
For the torque question on the front shocks. You can use a crows foot with a torque wrench. Its like having an open end box wrench head attached to your torque wrench. 👍👍 Great video! I just replaced my front shocks today! Gonna do the back hopefully tomorrow if it doesn't rain.
Thanks Shawn. Did you get the rear done??
Great video, I have an 84 C4, this will help when it's time for shocks. New sub. Thanks
Thanks so much, Jack! Thanks for watching and commenting!
It’s great to hear someone from a younger generation say “I’m old school”. The actuator cups that you had discarded, could you have installed those on the new shocks and plugged them in just to secure the harness on the shocks? I know it wouldn’t work, but would secure the connectors. I like the key fob and the fact that it is not metal banging against the column. Fantastic choice on the color also.
As usual, great video.
The shocks aren’t compatible including different bushings.
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Thanks, that explains that.
Thanks a lot, I am very old school in a lot of ways, trust me. :) no, there is no way to connect them because I actually tried to do that but it wasn’t possible. Great idea, though. Thanks for buying the keytag. Means a lot to me!
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I’m not trying to be an armchair quarterback. It looked possible from here, but I’m not the one doing it. Your welcome. I was happy to buy the fob because it wasn’t metal that could leave marks on the column. I had been looking for something like this.
I’m so glad it is what you wanted. Thanks again!
Doulop - your videos keep getting better and better! Great Job!
Thanks a lot, Lewis. Means a lot to me!
just bought a keychain! the c4 is my absolute dream car and i love your videos!
Hi Cleo! I actually just filled out the shipping label today. I will be taking it to the post office on Wednesday. Sorry for the delay in getting it out. Thank you so much for supporting my channel and buying one :) means a lot to me!
Also, I am glad you like my videos! I appreciate that!
I just replaced my shocks on my 86 corvette. I installed factory replacement shocks from Autozone and Advanced Auto parts. Cost was $100.
That’s great! Did they use Bilsteins back in 1986?
Jeez I spent $100 with shipping on bushings for my fx3 shocks $200-$400 a piece and they don’t come with new bushings...
Love the style of how you work on the car. Very old school with basic tools. Will be doing the shocks on my C4 as well
Thanks a lot. I appreciate that. I don’t have a lot of fancy tools yet as they aren’t cheap but old school still works fine :)
Oh, and good luck!!
Glad to see you so excited about the way your vette handles. Now I feel the need to change shocks on my 93.
Haha!! You should. The difference is crazy!
Same as he said
:)
For my ‘94
Awesome!! Thanks for commenting!
Bilsteins (and bushings when you can ) the way to go. Great Job. Keep it up.
Bushings someday. I really want to. Thanks Patrick!
I have shocks sitting in a box for my 94. I also bought Bilstein.👍.
Excellent choice. Let me know how you make out with them!
Hey Doulop I just purchased a 93 40th Anniversary convertible 6 speed and have been binge watching your channel since i got the car. I'm also replacing my shocks (76k miles) with the Bilstein B 6's after lots of research. Mine has the FX3 ride control and the "service ride control" light is on but to replace the Bilstein's that are designed for that upgrade/option were over $900.00 plus having to refurbish each shock actuator was almost $150.00 each so I decided to just go with the B 6's for approximately $375.00 and I will disable the service ride control light. Can't wait for the weather to cool down so I can put the top down and enjoy the car. I appreciate all of your vids! Also, I have the same Nitto 555's and I also just ordered one of your C4 keychains from ebay.
Hey Rob, absolutely love your comment. So happy to hear you bought a C4!! Totally agree with your choice of shocks as well. It’s not worth the extra money. I appreciate you watching my videos. Means a lot to me. I like my 555’s. I hope you do too. I wish you best and I hope you love that car! Also, yes, I just got notified about the keychain. Thanks so much. I will get it out by Friday :) take care!
Hey Rob, I received your email and replied but it said the email was undeliverable. Do you know why? Can you try sending another one as a test? Sorry about that
I love my C4 its amazing! Might have to upgrade shocks on it.
You will love the difference. Thanks man!
Hey man, good job. Glad you rediscovered your car. Can I suggest a couple of things? While you had some access, it would have been a good opportunity to clean up that beautiful suspension. Then, cleaning bolts is a good idea, but wiping on some anti seize is a nice touch. You will thank yourself next time you need to work there. And, if you cut out a piece of those thick rubber mats (or a hockey puck) and put it in the cup of your jack, it will save from scratching the aluminium. Nice model C8, if you kept it in the box it won't get dusty! :-)
Thanks man! I know, the suspension needs cleaned bad. Good idea. Didn’t think about the rubber hockey puck. Good idea. Lol, I’m not one to keep things in boxes. It looks so much cooler sitting there like that. And DUST?? What dust? In my garage??? lol!!!
@@Doulop Anti seize is your friend.
Great video I replaced my shocks on my 89 with the bilsteins and same thing huge difference.
Thanks John! Glad you could see the same difference :)
i have been watching you for about a year just on and off this is the best one so far i have a real nice 95 i am refreshing it i guess i would say have completely done the ignition system from the 02 sensors up to the top everything what a difference im /1 its a retirement project i love it BUUTTT i replaced the bilstienes with gabriel gas and cant tell any difference in the ride for the price a friend of mine just put the bilstienses not sure how spell those dang things lol on his for half the price i wonder JS keep it up man
Thanks so much, Randy. I really appreciate your comment and support. Glad you liked the video. Sorry you can’t tell a difference with your shocks. I hope you can maybe get the Bilsteins sometime!
Thanks for a new greate Video! I allready have the same chocks on my 91 Corvette. I now is absolyte one of the best (mayby best) on market. Regards Jonny Finland
Yes!! Bilsteins are amazing. I’ve been persuaded :) thanks Jonny!
Just grabbed two Keychains. Figured since I got two sets of keys for my c4 I may as well have one for each set😂👍
You da man!! Thanks so much. Means a lot to me!
Excellent video!
Thanks Andy!
Those socks are the shit! I like thicker socks though. I think I'll do my shocks soon now as well. I have a 96 and love it.
They are awesome, that’s for sure. Driving her now is soooo much fun around turns :)
Way to go, sounds like great move. I didnt realize you live close to Carlisle until recently. That’s where I live, off 641. Take care and keep the great videos coming. Maybe I’ll run into ya someday, well not run into you but you know what I mean hahaha
Hahahaha!! Oh yeah, 641 is a road I travel allllll the time. What car do you have?? I’ll keep a look out for you! Thanks Bob. I’ll try not to run into you ;)
Great job! Just had those same bilstein shocks delivered from corvette central myself. Got a set of brakemotive rotors and pads as well to throw on at the same time. I will take you up on that key ring. Thanks
Thanks a lot. I hope you love the new ride and brakes. Thanks so much for buying a key ring. Means a lot to me! :)
@@Doulop it showed up yesterday. Its looks even better with my 90 Blaaack convertible keys on it. Thanks!
Hahaha!!! Yes! So glad you got it!! All blaaaaccckkkkk!!! Thanks again, man!
very genuine bro. this is my dream car and i’m gonna buy it. stg
Thanks so much. Means a lot! I hope you can get one soon! Best of luck!
Nice job Jeremy I think I’m going to get mine done now and I’m going to get a keychain also
Thanks Doug! Did you use the Adams stuff yet? Good luck with your shocks. You will love it. Thanks so much for buying one. Means a lot to me!
Hey man ! Your video helped out a lot. I was paying too much attention to the fx3 but I’ll settle with basic now & save some cash
Heck yeah! Not worth it for me! Glad I was able to help you. Thanks for letting me know :)
I replaced my shocks on my 93 C4 {45,000 miles}, with the KYB shocks. But I didn't notice any difference what-so-ever, still rides ruff as hell.
Sorry to hear that. What are you going to do? Replace again with Bilsteins?
@@Doulop na, just be a rough rider, lol.
Lol, Okey Dokey
If you want an even better ride upgrade to the ridetech adjustable shocks, down side is more $$$.
I am sure they ain’t cheap :)
Hey from the South Carolina Coast. Great vid sir. I have an absolutely mint all original 64 Sting Ray ( 40,100 miles ) my pride and joy. We also have 2 mint C4s. Wifey has a 95 convertible with the adjustable suspension ( 38k miles ) and I have a 96 coupe with the Z51 handling package. (33k miles) The 95 needs front shocks and will be installing the Bilstiens that you installed. Zip Corvette, $112 each with free shipping. Did yours throw any codes since you did not use the original adjustable shocks ? Thanks for the install vid...
Hey, thanks for the comment! That’s awesome you have those 3 cars. Wow! Best of luck with the install. Super easy in my opinion. No, I had absolutely no codes at all. Still don’t. Thanks for asking. Have a great day!
I just did the shocks on my 93, I was able to compress the old ones by hand
Yeah, you know they are bad when you can do that, hahaha! I bet you saw a huge difference!
@@Doulop certainly!
I have a 94 Z07 I notice a pretty big difference between tour and performance on the brand new shocks I installed. All 4 of my actuators were were working and controller however.
That’s awesome. I wish mine worked :(
@@Doulop id have done the same as you in your situation. I had to order the fronts 3 times and the backs twice. On top of ordering front and rear bushings from different websites. It’s definitely not an easy or cheap system to get fully working.
That’s what I hear. Not worth it for me at all. She rides great and that’s all I care about!
@@Doulop I was just glad to get my full setup all in for $1100 Canadian tax and shipping included. Lifetime warranty 👍🏻.
Awesome!! I’d say!
Any work that one is doing on their own personal car, especially for the first time (and with limited experience).... you don't need an air tool or electric driver. Take your time, with a hand ratchet, and do the job right. Don't be concerned about how many hours you put in. There is no substitute for "fixed right the first time'".
Amen, Patrick!
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Thanks Eric! I might do that at some point. I know it would ride a lot better! Thanks for watching!
@@Doulop just did all 4 shocks and driveshaft u-joints. Going to be dropping the batwing down and doing the bushings and half-shaft u-joints and the diff. Front end is getting new rack and pin. New ball joints and bushings replaced. I will also be getting a new clutch plate install at my 100,000 mile service. This is my fall and winter projects.
@@Doulop my vet is also a 1991. Mine is Dark red metallic with saddle tan inside.
Wow! Doing a lot. I would love to do all that sometime. Ain’t got the money for that right now! Contrats, man!
Wow! That’s cool! Sounds pretty!
i have not talked t anyone or read anything that says the electric shocks make a notable differemce in the ride or the way they handle it was a good atempt by GM but was not worth it
Agreed!
In case you haven’t noticed, a guy wearing girl Sox these days is actually pretty mild and normal. You sir are ahead of the curve. Lol
Hahahahaha!!! You are so right. :)
Lol
Nice video. I'm looking to replace the shocks on my 87. I see you're in PA, I'm in the Harrisburg area where are you located?
Hi Nathan, best of luck. Not a hard job to do at all. Very simple. I’m in Shippensburg area! Thanks for watching!
Once my 93 arrives I’ll look at the shocks closely. What are safe jack stand points?
Hi Mario, on my 1991, there are actual arrows along the side skirt that says “jacking location” on mine. Maybe yours does too??
I've got the Z51 and I know they are supposed to be stiff so I can't tell if they are bad are not. They do make a little noise when it's cold out for a couple minutes until they get warmed up. Did yours make any noise at all when cold? EDIT : You may want to consider an alignment because believe it or not alignment is all about your suspension.
Hey, did you ever use the Adams stuff?? And, I never had noise but I did have a slight wobble and shake in the steering wheel when they were cold. That has completely went away now, finally. It always drove me nuts. Felt like a flat tire. Thanks for advise on alignment. Good idea.
@@Doulop I did receive it (thanx again) and haven't used it. The stuff is that good huh? I may just have to see what it does to that arctic white.
Great video my 1990 has ride control would you sell your actuators and the brain that’s behind the driver seat
Hi Jerry, please go to the about section of my channel and email me! Thank you!
Doulop, there is a 1993 40th anniversary Corvette in ruby red near me. I have never owned a sports car so I figured a C4 might be a good place to start. It’s a 6 speed car and the interior and exterior are pretty clean. The car has 100,000 miles. Seller is asking $9,500 OBO. Is that a fair asking price?
Hey! I paid $7,900 for mine back in 2009. Had a big gash out of the hood that I had to get fixed after I bought it. Mine isn’t an anniversary car and it had 91,554 miles on it. That price doesn’t seem bad to me. Maybe offer $8,500 and see what they counter with if they even do. Best of luck! I think it would be a great car if you’ve never owned a sports car. The C4 is the generation that changed everything for the Corvettes future. Be a great car to own :)
@@Doulop You are the man! I will update you if I end up getting it. Subscribed and looking forward to more videos.
Thanks so much!! Yes, please let me know. I hope you can get it!
Decent.
Thanks!
how do i now turn off the red light on dash saying service ride control?
Lol, my light has been on since I bought it in 2009. It’s going to stay on. Easiest thing to do is remove the light bulb behind that warning light.
Should I grease the rear shock bolts?
Great question. Not sure. Are you talking about the bolts that hold the shocks onto the car? Would that help with something? Thanks for watching!
I would love a keytag
Hey there, I responded to another comment of yours but maybe you didn’t see it. If you go to eBay and type in “Doulop” you will see them there :) thank you!
bout 2 inches you could put the thing in your pocket JS
Haha!! Nah, fits fine :)
Where in PA are you located? I'm in Allentown and I have a 89' c4 convertible
Around the Carlisle area. I’ve been to Allentown area many times. Nice! How long have you had it?
Are those the z51 or regular Bilstein s?
Regular. Without z51, thanks for watching
I’ll have to come down sometime and do a video with you with my car if your cool with that. We can do a video for each other’s channel.
That would be great!
For those that want to see the car you have to fast-forward till around @9:00😏
And for those that don’t care, start at 0:00 :)
Man your excitement pretty much sold me! How much improvement have you noticed on those nasty sharp bumps?
@@loxety My 95 only has 45 k on it. I can’t convince myself the factory Bilsteins are bad. I’ve been replacing bushings like a madman when I can, but I can notice a big difference in my FX3’s working in all 3 modes. I’ve heard you can send the factory shocks to bilstein for a redo? Idk.
Well, since the suspension on these kind of shocks are stiff for cornering, they are not great at bumps BUT the overall ride everywhere is much much better!
Which ones did I get, lol. B6 or B8?
How did you check shock function and decide you needed shocks?
Hi Mario, honestly, not real sure. I do know that driving over little bumps was really loud and jerky. Still that way with the new stiff shocks but not as bad. The car had 116,000 miles so figured it was due for a change. Not really sure what the rule of thumb is to know when but I am so glad I did. Made a huge difference. Thanks for watching!
Nice video! You did something i've been thinkin on for a while. Say, do you remember the part numbers of those shocks? On Rock auto they got the B8 and B6. B8 says with Z51 which my car has, B6 without. But neither look like the adjustable fx3 shock up on top. Any clarity on that would be appreciated!
Thanks/E
Thanks Erik. I did not get the package with the Z51 because it would’ve cost me too much to get my adjustable ride control back to working. Mine didn’t currently work. You can buy the cheaper shocks and install them without connecting the adjustable ride back up and they will work just as well. My part number was 574060. Good luck man!
@@Doulop Thanks for the info! What I've learned is that the B6 and B8 are both non fx3 but the B8 is designed for the Z51 in some way. Either way those 2 options are at least half the price of FX3 shocks. I think a set of those are north of 800 dollars somewhere abouts! Too much for me and seeing as how happy you were with changing to a normal set made it an easy choice for me. So thanks again man! Great video!
Great to hear. Yeah, not worth the money. When you’re broke, the cheaper ones are great ;)
@@Doulop heeeell yeah! Plus that fancy stuff is over rated, is it handles good it handles good. Got all knew urethane bushings on the way as well, should be a good ole time!
I would love to replace my bushings at some time too. I hear that makes a huge improvement.
What exhaust do you have?
Hi Damon, it isn’t an easy answer but here is the video where I answer that question in depth :) thanks for watching!
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So how does it feel going over bumps?
They are stiff shocks since they are made for cornering so they will never be good over bumps but the overall drive is definitely much better over most road conditions!
girl socks
Hahaha!! That’s right!