Piecing Together 95 Front Suspension ..Starting with Struts
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Piecing Together 95 Front Suspension ..Starting with Struts
So there is an entire new front end to go on the 95 Z28 and unfortunately the old suspension was scrapped by accident so there is nothing to look at to get it right and no way for me to know what washers and things might be missing. (long story, someone trying to help got rid of something they weren't supposed to)
The plan is to assemble the struts as the first step. I've included an image of all of the parts I currently have for the struts and was hoping someone could tell me what is missing so I can get these assembled and ready.
Currently:
No spring perches
No dust boots
What else is missing?
How about spring seats?
Does anyone have an assembly guide / parts list link for this job?
I'm not sure what the irided rings that came with the bilstein struts are. Are they meant to be pressed over the tube to attach a dust boot?
The image attached shows:
springs,
struts,
top nut,
shock mounts and hardware
Flying blind~
<img src="https://hznflg.bn1304.livefilestore.com/y3mBmvDi5DjEXyOjkrgFx0Ck8-GTFzUdcBacIzyMw7EAKQ4ptdVcol-3EIYL3-C43Q4xN2l_eR--X3loO_SBlqJ6FIdU3a0TDsic6WrBE7XMz9eCCJ701LVRMFZrmr hq0E1Z5INOy3bAMXH3BP2o907RkcZ3nMeXIbA9OULZV9dAFY?w idth=495&height=660&cropmode=none" width="495" height="660" />
The plan is to assemble the struts as the first step. I've included an image of all of the parts I currently have for the struts and was hoping someone could tell me what is missing so I can get these assembled and ready.
Currently:
No spring perches
No dust boots
What else is missing?
How about spring seats?
Does anyone have an assembly guide / parts list link for this job?
I'm not sure what the irided rings that came with the bilstein struts are. Are they meant to be pressed over the tube to attach a dust boot?
The image attached shows:
springs,
struts,
top nut,
shock mounts and hardware
Flying blind~
<img src="https://hznflg.bn1304.livefilestore.com/y3mBmvDi5DjEXyOjkrgFx0Ck8-GTFzUdcBacIzyMw7EAKQ4ptdVcol-3EIYL3-C43Q4xN2l_eR--X3loO_SBlqJ6FIdU3a0TDsic6WrBE7XMz9eCCJ701LVRMFZrmr hq0E1Z5INOy3bAMXH3BP2o907RkcZ3nMeXIbA9OULZV9dAFY?w idth=495&height=660&cropmode=none" width="495" height="660" />
Last edited by djk19; 03-20-2016 at 06:24 PM.
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Re: Piecing Together 95 Front Suspension ..Starting with Struts
When I get back to my PC I can give you a link to the 1995 factory service manual. And a picture of my parts disassembled. Shoebox may have the suspension diagrams from the manual on his website.
shbox.com
Do you have the "dogbone" inserts for the upper mounts?
Very critical that you get the top mounts aligned correctly relative to the lower shock mount, before you release the spring compressor, or you may not be able to get the top mount studs into the shock towers.
shbox.com
Do you have the "dogbone" inserts for the upper mounts?
Very critical that you get the top mounts aligned correctly relative to the lower shock mount, before you release the spring compressor, or you may not be able to get the top mount studs into the shock towers.
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Re: Piecing Together 95 Front Suspension ..Starting with Struts
Might help. All the part numbers and descriptions may not be there if not available. Let me know if you need some. Make sure to scroll all the way down for some of the NLA part descriptions.
F87 SUSPENSION/FRONT. Fits: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | Royal Oaks Chevrolet Online Parts
F87 SUSPENSION/FRONT. Fits: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | Royal Oaks Chevrolet Online Parts
Last edited by GaryDoug; 03-20-2016 at 08:51 PM.
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Re: Piecing Together 95 Front Suspension ..Starting with Struts
Might help. All the part numbers and descriptions may not be there if not available. Let me know if you need some. Make sure to scroll all the way down for some of the NLA part descriptions.
F87 SUSPENSION/FRONT. Fits: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | Royal Oaks Chevrolet Online Parts
F87 SUSPENSION/FRONT. Fits: 1995 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 | Royal Oaks Chevrolet Online Parts
I'll study this and put together what I can from the numbers!
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