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ZZZZZR1 · 04-20-2011

Jeff

How much were the Shocks? Corvette central?

Another 1990/1991 owner might need them

Thanks

David

-=Jeff=- · 04-20-2011

I got them at Corvette America.. list is $207.99 But I am able to go through a member of my local club that handles the club orders and I go a discount on them, I forget exactly what I paid, but it was better then any other place I looked

tomtom72 · 04-20-2011

This is where I got mine. Check out the link, go to the bottom of the page.

http://eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?Model...tein&SubChar=Q

bottom is for 89 - 91, the rest are about at the middle of the page.

GOLDCYLON · 04-20-2011

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Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Okay did some more research.. the issue you saw ted was a code for time out.. mine are codes of out of position. After reading this: http://www.zr1netregistry.com/sixsteps.htm and asking Marc h they both said my issue is different

I need to fix the other side then I will reset and see where I am, but it sure looks like the Actuators are working as they should

I have the Out of position error, what else should I check?

Jeff the crown height to actuator height is critical. When I installed these brand new I received the same errors as I also installed new bushings from DRM as well. I let the weight of the car compress them for about a week. Now pull the shocks and make sure the top thread of the internal shock rod is 1.5 threads above the top nut. Use a wrench in the slot on the shock rod to prevent it from turning while tightening down. Reinstall and clear the codes.

-=Jeff=- · 04-20-2011

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Jeff the crown height to actuator height is critical. When I installed these brand new I received the same errors as I also installed new bushings from DRM as well. I let the weight of the car compress them for about a week. Now pull the shocks and make sure the top thread of the internal shock rod is 1.5 threads above the top nut. Use a wrench in the slot on the shock rod to prevent it from turning while tightening down. Reinstall and clear the codes.

yes that is what Marc h said, but it was more critical to be too far over then a slight bit under..

Once I pull the Pass Side, I will match it to the ones I removed ( I had all the extra pieces) and will see if I can get the pass side working.. then move back to the driver side

-=Jeff=- · 04-20-2011

FIXED!!

right side gear was not set right, which I knew. So I fixed that, adjusted the coilover height and put it back together. Now, I had codes 33 & 34, on Sunday when I fixed the Left side, I tried to clear codes and expected 33 to go away but 34 to remain, but I still had both 33 & 34. so after I got the right side done and mostly mounted I thought I should test before fully assembling.. Get the keys and what do you know.. ALL COdes are cleared.

I find it odd that I could not clear the left but once both were fixed they all cleared. I am not complaining.. glad it is good to go

GOLDCYLON · 04-21-2011

Cool!

04-20-2011	#11
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,690	Re: FX3 Woes Jeff How much were the Shocks? Corvette central? Another 1990/1991 owner might need them Thanks David

04-20-2011	#12
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: FX3 Woes I got them at Corvette America.. list is $207.99 But I am able to go through a member of my local club that handles the club orders and I go a discount on them, I forget exactly what I paid, but it was better then any other place I looked __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

04-20-2011	#13
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: FX3 Woes This is where I got mine. Check out the link, go to the bottom of the page. http://eshocks.com/bil_veh.asp?Model...tein&SubChar=Q bottom is for 89 - 91, the rest are about at the middle of the page. __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

04-20-2011	#16
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: FX3 Woes FIXED!! right side gear was not set right, which I knew. So I fixed that, adjusted the coilover height and put it back together. Now, I had codes 33 & 34, on Sunday when I fixed the Left side, I tried to clear codes and expected 33 to go away but 34 to remain, but I still had both 33 & 34. so after I got the right side done and mostly mounted I thought I should test before fully assembling.. Get the keys and what do you know.. ALL COdes are cleared. I find it odd that I could not clear the left but once both were fixed they all cleared. I am not complaining.. glad it is good to go __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

04-21-2011	#17
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