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ROCKET.REX · 05-05-2010

HOUDY Z-OWNERS
I just purchased a new pair of front [OEM] bilstein src shocks for my #166
1992 Z-machine. my old ones are beyond HIT! the left nut came loose+
broke the gear on the inner shaft. i tried to jb weld+ retighten the nut, but came up with 3 codes. i tried to erase these- but still have check
ride control. when installing the new units, is there a certain protocal
to follow. the factory service manual does not explain enough info to
dial in. i wish i had a tech 1 to work with, but will have to paperclip one
more time. I am looking to make the big one soon-as many others also!
the new units did not come with the stock upper+lower rubber dampers.
I hope this is not a problem. is there a certain way the stepper motors
need to be set up? I could use some good info for this project. thanks
in advance. ROCKET REX!

rudolph schenker · 05-05-2010

Don't know the answer,but the thread title sounds cool.

gbmidyear66 · 05-06-2010

You can clear the ride control error messages by shorting ALDL pins A and C (with Ignition on - car not running) for two seconds, then remove two seconds, repeat three times.

I do not believe their is a specific orientation between the actuator and the shock - I believe it synchs itself up automatically to the valving position as part of the start sequence.

I'm just going through the same shock replacement for broken gear on the rear.

gbrtng · 05-06-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbmidyear66

I do not believe their is a specific orientation between the actuator and the shock - I believe it synchs itself up automatically to the valving position as part of the start sequence.

yup

GOLDCYLON · 05-06-2010

Make sure your ride height on the top nut is correct before you install the actuators back on top of the shocks. DRM motorsports sells the new top rubbers if your looking for them. From my view for what Bilstein charges us for these shocks they should come with them dont you think? Hell a crappy $19.99 Monroe shock comes with them.

With the older rubber just make sure when you tighten down the top nut. To do that make sure you use a wrench in the slot provided to keep the threaded rod from turning while your tightening it down. You cant get the ride height correct unless you follow this procedure. The thread should be about 1.5 threads above the fastening nut and then stop.

If your using new new top rubber or poly tops. Leave the actuator off for a few days in order to allow the car to "Sit" for a few days. Then go back in and retighten the top down. Just a trick I learned along the way. Let the weight of the car do the compression work.

05-05-2010	#2
rudolph schenker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: utah Posts: 128	Re: SHOCK to SHOCK-TIME TO ROCK! Don't know the answer,but the thread title sounds cool. __________________ 1994 ZR-1 Admiral blue/beige #67

05-06-2010	#3
gbmidyear66 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 252	Re: SHOCK to SHOCK-TIME TO ROCK! You can clear the ride control error messages by shorting ALDL pins A and C (with Ignition on - car not running) for two seconds, then remove two seconds, repeat three times. I do not believe their is a specific orientation between the actuator and the shock - I believe it synchs itself up automatically to the valving position as part of the start sequence. I'm just going through the same shock replacement for broken gear on the rear. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #2824 4.10's, Custom PROM, Flowmaster, Top End Port NCRS BC Chapter

05-06-2010	#5
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,153	Re: SHOCK to SHOCK-TIME TO ROCK! Make sure your ride height on the top nut is correct before you install the actuators back on top of the shocks. DRM motorsports sells the new top rubbers if your looking for them. From my view for what Bilstein charges us for these shocks they should come with them dont you think? Hell a crappy $19.99 Monroe shock comes with them. With the older rubber just make sure when you tighten down the top nut. To do that make sure you use a wrench in the slot provided to keep the threaded rod from turning while your tightening it down. You cant get the ride height correct unless you follow this procedure. The thread should be about 1.5 threads above the fastening nut and then stop. If your using new new top rubber or poly tops. Leave the actuator off for a few days in order to allow the car to "Sit" for a few days. Then go back in and retighten the top down. Just a trick I learned along the way. Let the weight of the car do the compression work. __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

05-05-2010	#1
ROCKET.REX Join Date: May 2008 Location: MADISONVILLE TENNESEE Posts: 3	SHOCK to SHOCK-TIME TO ROCK! HOUDY Z-OWNERS I just purchased a new pair of front [OEM] bilstein src shocks for my #166 1992 Z-machine. my old ones are beyond HIT! the left nut came loose+ broke the gear on the inner shaft. i tried to jb weld+ retighten the nut, but came up with 3 codes. i tried to erase these- but still have check ride control. when installing the new units, is there a certain protocal to follow. the factory service manual does not explain enough info to dial in. i wish i had a tech 1 to work with, but will have to paperclip one more time. I am looking to make the big one soon-as many others also! the new units did not come with the stock upper+lower rubber dampers. I hope this is not a problem. is there a certain way the stepper motors need to be set up? I could use some good info for this project. thanks in advance. ROCKET REX!