Front shock bushings - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

XfireZ51 · 08-09-2021

Just wrapped up a project on replacing front hub bearings. Left side was in need of replacement. And, of course, during one the ?while u r there? side projects, I saw that the left side lower shock bushing was deformed and slowly being destroyed.
Question: Is it possible to replace that lower bushing? I know it can be done on the rear shock, and of course the upper bushing.

secondchance · 08-10-2021

I replaced the upper with urethane piece since OEM piece was flattened and breaking up. However, lower piece didn?t look bad and left it alone. I think lower can be replaced but may need to be shaved as needed to keep the gear on the shock to planatery gear in the actuator dimensional relationship.

XfireZ51 · 08-11-2021

Appreciate the response SC but I was asking about the bushing for the shock
mount that attaches to the lower A arm.

08-09-2021	#1
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,667	Front shock bushings Just wrapped up a project on replacing front hub bearings. Left side was in need of replacement. And, of course, during one the ?while u r there? side projects, I saw that the left side lower shock bushing was deformed and slowly being destroyed. Question: Is it possible to replace that lower bushing? I know it can be done on the rear shock, and of course the upper bushing. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

08-10-2021	#2
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,704	Re: Front shock bushings I replaced the upper with urethane piece since OEM piece was flattened and breaking up. However, lower piece didn?t look bad and left it alone. I think lower can be replaced but may need to be shaved as needed to keep the gear on the shock to planatery gear in the actuator dimensional relationship.

08-11-2021	#3
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,667	Re: Front shock bushings Appreciate the response SC but I was asking about the bushing for the shock mount that attaches to the lower A arm. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX