Years later and your still savin’ lives. thank you!!
@bennyneal51867 күн бұрын
Thank you! I am learning a lot from you. I recently bought a 1984 Corvette that needs many updates, and I plan on doing as much as I can.
@ba27243 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoy watching all these vids. Thanks, Chris, you're a class act.
@paulmoss79403 жыл бұрын
Great job Chris . Another one to "save". Even folks who don't like C4's gotta admit that design scheme is accessible and kind of fun to work on. I sure have learned a lot from your videos. You may regret it if you sell it. But I would like to watch the next project. Cheers !
@ASLackey223 жыл бұрын
I bet when he sells it he gets another down the road. It seems like he really likes this one but it wasn't in his plans to keep it. I just hope that when he gets another he'll love it just as much or more.
@stevediduck99633 жыл бұрын
As usual Chris good job. Seems like you are not afraid to tackle anything. When you are a little gun shy you have someone else do it. Your right the C4 does look good. Steve 😊
@chucksimmons15892 ай бұрын
On my 1986 (w/Z51 suspension), there are a lot of differences. The rear shocks only have 2 18mm bolts. One on the bottom and one and on the top. And you only have to remove the one 18mm on the bottom and then slide it free. On the front, there is no panel to remove to get at the 5mm socket on top of the shock. I'm simply making a 1.5" hole in the top of the panel so I have access to the top of the shock. I'll use a rubber grommet to fill the hole when I am done.
@ASLackey223 жыл бұрын
The other day as I was installing my exhaust I looked at my shocks and was like I bet this is an easy project when the time comes. Sure enough you made it look super easy. I don't think I need to replace them just yet but I may in the next year or so. Currently at 79k but it still rides smoothly and takes bumps well which says a ton considering Wisconsin has craters all over the roads. My car didn't come with too many records but I see parts with dates on them showing things have been replaced. Next time I'm under the car I'm gonna look and see if they're marked at all. I'm gonna be sad when the C4 goes. The angles you record at and information you give and diy content is just so well done!! Thanks for everything so far and the videos to come!!
@2801race3 жыл бұрын
Chris I enjoyed your patience in explaining things, I have a C5 Track car myself but I enjoyed your C4 Videos. Thank you.
@lindyp38 Жыл бұрын
Finally got around to installing new shocks. Thanks again.
@Joe-wv7pv3 жыл бұрын
Shocks on our cars a super easy! You could almost do the front ones with the tire still on! I did the KYB shocks. The reviews said still sports but less harsh than the Bilstein shocks. Also the screaming yellow and blue remind me of old school off roading shocks. 😂 but truly I like the gray clean look on a red car.
@joecappello60432 жыл бұрын
Just got an 88 c4 two weeks ago, just a little TCL, still runs great though.
@ttspeedster89303 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome Chris😎🔥💯👍🏾….I love my 1987 C4 even though I just picked up a 2019 C7 Grandsport 😁..she has a big brother now
@theguy46152 жыл бұрын
I just put new bilsteins on my 93 convertible. Took about five hours total, had to figure out how to get the actuators off. Pulled the dash bulb since it had the selective ride control. The car rides much better and handling is tight. Great job on the video, very helpful.
@ctvette13183 жыл бұрын
Great work Chris!
@kennygibbs9627 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Chris I changed all for shocks went with riding shocks, What a difference.
@xXcashXx33 жыл бұрын
Easiest shocks I ever done out of all my cars
@paulmoss79403 жыл бұрын
Fuel pump easy also. Other things -not so easy -but doable.
@nknez763 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris as always. It will be sad to see that vetted go. I have really enjoyed the C4 videos immensely. I have to go back and rewatch a bunch of them so I can order some parts for mine. Planning on the brakes you listened in a prior video as well as the shocks and all the cleanup up did as well. Have new zr1 wheels ordered with the 17x11 rear wheels and want to get all that done for the new rubber comming. Running a triple black 90 conv with the zf6. Its base not z51.
@davidshaw74543 жыл бұрын
So enjoyable to watch Chris !
@independentcontractor1633 Жыл бұрын
Stunning machine!
@Cenobytez3 жыл бұрын
Just started working on the front shocks of my '86 convertible, but that year is a huge difference to this tutorial :-D I started by removing the access panel: in your film it's very simple, but with my '86 there's a lot of stuff attached to it you need to detach first. Also the panel with my car is on the engine side, so inside, which makes it very hard to get out. Yours was on the outside which took you 5 minutes to remove. I was fighting more than an hour with mine... I guess this was one of the things they improved upon on the '88 car. Also I could not hold my shocks locked with an allen wrench, I needed a small wrench for that (and on my second shock that top of the thread was completely destroyed...). But, overall, it was a fun thing to do! It took me 2,5 hours to replace 1 shock, but I'm also a newbie to wrenching, so I go slow ;-)
@pouriasavadkouei891011 ай бұрын
Thank god for you my friend! Keep up the good work!
@ahmedrizg2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@jimharrow81043 жыл бұрын
Before I put Bilstein shocks on my Vette... I thought the rumbling & Bumping & rattling dash was part of the corvette experience... Lol...
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
😂
@pilotgirl59532 жыл бұрын
Excellent !!
@WORRO3 жыл бұрын
First class all the way!
@thechucker29103 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your work...thanks!
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@scarpia5192 жыл бұрын
I had to see his other videos to determine this C4 is an '88. My C4 is an '84 and the mounting of the shocks is close but hardly the same as shown in this video. I did not even have to remove the front wheel to get access to the bolts, etc. The rears were different, the wheel was removed. I decided to use AC Delco shocks as they were the only ones that did not brag about being 'performance' shocks. Somehow it seems that Corvettes are perceived to be only driven on racetracks and need really stiff 'performance' shocks. I have yet to put my C4 on the road and cannot report on the softness of the new ride. The removed shocks appear to be originals and are useless, so I assume the new ones can only be an improvement. I'll post a report on the ride improvement after I get the car on the road.
@chrisbryant16573 жыл бұрын
Nice C4! I'm partial to TPI. I owned a 1992 z28 TPI 350 auto before I bought my 98 z28 Camaro LS1.
@jayb39552 жыл бұрын
Great video! thanks for the info i am about to change the shocks on my 87 this helps a lot!
@ricklipford87623 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video Chris great job 👍
@alaneasterday83273 жыл бұрын
Wow! Looks really clean under there. I drive and show my car but need to get it detailed a little better. Enjoying the uploads!👍👌👋
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
I have videos showing how to do it!
@colt51893 жыл бұрын
I'm going to go ahead and replace the shocks on my 89. I've got the original Z51 Bilsteins on the rear, and it looks like the previous owner put some real cheap shocks on the front. I'm going to go with KYB just because I don't feel like spending nearly $400 on shocks as I just cruise around town and go on the interstate a few times a year. I think my shocks are probably blown as when hitting potholes, etc. it feels like I have no shocks as I feel everything and I can hear lots of noise in the car every time I run over something or hit speed bumps, etc.
@lindyp38 Жыл бұрын
shock numbers ZB and Z7. That’s what listed for my 93
@evanw55943 жыл бұрын
Where can I get that super awesome lift?
@evanw55943 жыл бұрын
Nevermind, I found your video about it
@alexbrazhnyk7708 ай бұрын
Hello Chris, i want to buy a Corvette C4 1988 with mileage 62000miles. condition slightly above average, and the color is same like yours car have, living in an apartment, and don't have garage. I want to buy because the c4 is my dream. What do you recommend? Thanks
@micochefantastico11 ай бұрын
Hello, I love your channel, your work is incredible, I wanted to ask you, I recently bought a C4 and I realized that the rear wheel on the driver's side sticks out a finger or a finger and a half more than that of the passenger side, I checked the etc of the tires, etc. , and 16x8'5 and 16x9'5 behind are fine, I don't see any repairs or blows and I saw in forums that many people complain about the same thing. thanks for your help!
@jeffnanozny3795 Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy that car jack. Not the floor jack
@maxkolanko24413 жыл бұрын
Please share the subtitles on your KZbin channel. Thanks.
@joeschauer1347 Жыл бұрын
Nice job....I would have used power tools after breaking things loose...
@giuseppedimarco4212 Жыл бұрын
How do I know if my 1989 is a z51 or not?
@rtoole83 Жыл бұрын
How do you torque the top nut on the rear shocks?
@ChloeBossLady11 ай бұрын
Chris what is the best for Air Suspension for C 5 ?
@NickYT222 жыл бұрын
Hey dude where can I find a good Front Mono Leaf Spring for my 96’? My car is so slammed dude I need help!
@chrishoughton2680 Жыл бұрын
Hi did you replace all the aluminum suspension or polished it it looks amazing did you make a video of it thanks.
@mycorvettelife Жыл бұрын
Neither. I have a video on what I did.
@nashrambler52463 жыл бұрын
Chris, is replacing the shocks like that on all C4’s or just ones closer to your model year? Like say the last year of the C4 in 1996. Just curious. 🤔
@jenniparker13 жыл бұрын
'96 is same from what I remember. Also, if you buy cheaper shocks that don't have a lock nut on the top of the rears, do yourself a favor and get one that fits it, otherwise after a while you'll have a mystery clunk in the rear, and when you investigate, you'll find that your rear shock is no longer attached properly and you now have that rubber bushing and that nut wandering around inside your frame rail, never to be seen again.
@paulmoss79403 жыл бұрын
@@jenniparker1 Good info there, thx.
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
Same
@colt51893 жыл бұрын
@@jenniparker1 Yeah, I ordered KYB shocks. And I believe they come with just a regular nut and a jam nut. But I plan on taking the nuts to the hardware store and getting some nylon lock nuts for it.
@MJ-hh7de2 жыл бұрын
what you use to clean down the lower and upper arms?
@thewindshowl18362 жыл бұрын
I know I could find in like 5 minutes eith Google but where can I buy that lift for the c4 you got going there
@mycorvettelife2 жыл бұрын
QuickJack
@craigjacobs73013 жыл бұрын
What brand of lift are you using? Does it give you access to change the oil?
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
QuickJacks. Yes
@davidwells96723 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the rear shocks. I’ve had the on back order for ever.
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
It took some searching.
@pjh17763 жыл бұрын
David, I found rears everywhere, rockauto, summit racing, but no fronts 24-011310...all on backorder.
@jimhanson81243 жыл бұрын
Do you replace the opti spark in your videos?
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
My car is an 88. It doesn’t have opti spark.
@45auto823 жыл бұрын
Nice work Chris! Was the ride quality not good on the old shocks? Maybe the original ones were still in it. I bet the C4 drives much better with the new shocks.
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
It wasn’t bad, but it’s amazing with the new!
@jcloud963 жыл бұрын
how’s the ride feel now?
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
Amazing
@BrianandChristine12103 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your car lift Chris?
@mycorvettelife3 жыл бұрын
QuickJack
@BrianandChristine12103 жыл бұрын
@@mycorvettelife it looks really handy. Thank you sir.