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Vette73
10-17-2019, 03:32 PM
Going to change the front shocks on my 91...Don't want to damage the actuator ...How does it come off ? Straight pull ? Twist and pull ?..

We Gone
10-17-2019, 05:40 PM
To remove the actuator (motor on top) Remove the clip at the base and just lift off.

http://www.captainzcnc.com/id2.html

Vette73
10-17-2019, 06:29 PM
Ok thanks....I should ask, my car is a 91 and the front shocks I got were off a 93 ZR1.....Is there any difference ? Will they match up ?

We Gone
10-17-2019, 06:33 PM
Not sure, I know they'll fit and that the 93 had a different program.

billschroeder5842
10-17-2019, 07:17 PM
I'm not sure it will fit. The 89-92 had a similar spec brass "nut" on the top and the 93-95 had a different size. I'm not sure if you have to swap actuators (and will they work with "the box" or if you can swap out "nuts?"

bddeuce
10-17-2019, 07:24 PM
My understanding is there are (2) series of shocks 89-91 and 92-95. The difference is in the amount of rotation the adjustment gear on the top of the shock has. 92-95 have less rotation. You should be able to confirm the amount of rotation between the (2) types of shocks. Bilstein recently made a production run and many retailers still have them in stock.

Vette73
10-17-2019, 09:22 PM
My understanding is there are (2) series of shocks 89-91 and 92-95. The difference is in the amount of rotation the adjustment gear on the top of the shock has. 92-95 have less rotation. You should be able to confirm the amount of rotation between the (2) types of shocks. Bilstein recently made a production run and many retailers still have them in stock.

I believe Rock auto has them ...Selective ride bilstein ( 3 day delay ) 193.00 each....

Will put these in the parts for sale section..

EvanZR1
10-18-2019, 02:31 PM
bddeuce is correct. The 93 shocks will fit on a 91, but they won't function correctly as the controller won't move the actuator to the proper positions. You need to run all four shocks from the same year group (89-81 or 92-95). The actuators work across all years, but along with the shocks, you'll need to make sure you have the correct controller (again, running 92+ shocks with a 91 controller won't give you the proper valve position).

rkreigh
10-24-2019, 09:17 AM
no Bueno. You can't mix these.

you either need the correct shocks, or buy 92-95 for the rears and update the FX3 controller.

I did find out you can use the same wiring. I ran 90 shocks in the LSV with a 90 controller and the fx3 worked just fine

the shocks need to match controller box

dfrancis
10-25-2019, 01:09 PM
I believe Rock auto has them ...Selective ride bilstein ( 3 day delay ) 193.00 each....

Will put these in the parts for sale section..

Have you posted these for sale very interested for my 93?

TX '90 ZR1
10-26-2019, 12:56 PM
Vette73
If you decide to go with the later shocks, I may have a controller that will work for you.
It is controller # 22114335. Would need to do some research to be positive it is for the '92-'95 shocks. First indications are that it is. Again, need to be sure.
If you need it let me know. We will work something out.
:cheers:

32ValveGuy
10-26-2019, 02:01 PM
I believe Rock auto has them ...Selective ride bilstein ( 3 day delay ) 193.00 each....

Will put these in the parts for sale section..

The rears are $177. Nice price. Bilstein wanted $160 to rebuild.

Vette73
12-05-2019, 06:20 PM
Have you posted these for sale very interested for my 93?

Damm just saw this....Yes they sold..Actually sold in the first day....Good luck w your new car..