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Old 12-27-2021, 07:39 PM   #1
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How to de-pin rear shock/strut

I have tried searching the site but can’t find a good write up showing how to de-pin the rear shocks. My ZL1 rides like a Harley Hard Tail so I’m guessing it’s time for some new struts/shocks. If there is a post, could someone point me to it? Thanks
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Old 12-27-2021, 10:01 PM   #2
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I have tried searching the site but can’t find a good write up showing how to de-pin the rear shocks. My ZL1 rides like a Harley Hard Tail so I’m guessing it’s time for some new struts/shocks. If there is a post, could someone point me to it? Thanks
There tons including a diagram on the internal connector. I know because I have added to the comments on how I d-pin them.
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Old 12-28-2021, 09:38 AM   #3
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I guess I’ve got to figure out the search feature a little better. I’ll try again using different search words. I knew there must be tons of info about swapping out the struts/shocks on here. I find a few but I also get a bunch of other stuff. Thanks
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Old 12-28-2021, 10:22 AM   #4
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Yeah you just need to get some electrical depinning tools. Not to hard to use and take your time. I did mine when I lowered the car about 1/2".
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Old 12-28-2021, 08:24 PM   #5
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I have tried searching the site but can’t find a good write up showing how to de-pin the rear shocks. My ZL1 rides like a Harley Hard Tail so I’m guessing it’s time for some new struts/shocks. If there is a post, could someone point me to it? Thanks
This is what I used, hope it helps.
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Old 12-29-2021, 01:49 AM   #6
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https://www.te.com/commerce/Document...-18910-1_F.pdf
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Old 12-31-2021, 11:48 AM   #7
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This is what I used, hope it helps.
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Old 12-31-2021, 12:00 PM   #8
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Link to tool that I used as well.

https://www.racetronix.biz/p/termina...RoCz6MQAvD_BwE
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Old 12-31-2021, 03:25 PM   #9
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Or just cut them and replace with resistors along coilovers
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