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Can someone post the alignment specs for our cars (camber, toe, etc.)? Base model. Looks like I might have too much negative camber unless slightly more inside tire wear is normal. Any help would be appreciated. Doug

So I wanted to update where things stand vis a vis my suspension issue. I decided to clean off all 4 shocks (front and rear) before going to the effort and expense of ordering new front shocks. As I think I mentioned above, I've seen oil running down the shock body on both of the fronts, but...

CC, thanks for all of the good info. I am thinking of tackling the shock replacement myself but see that there's a couple of tools needed that I don't have - traverse spring compressor and a shock support tool. Without these tools am I SOL? I really don't want to get in over my head in this...

Great info CC. Can you tell me what the rear trim height should be?

Thanks lextoy for your help in answering my questions. For the record, I have the rear sway on my car and it does improve the handling overall. One final question: can you think of any other way for me to diagnose the rear shocks other than looking under the boots for moisture after driving?

CC, I do have the rear stabilizer bar installed on my car. I had that done when it was purchased. Thanks for the advice about inspecting other components. Can you show me what specifically to look for? I'm not that good at this kind of thing. Doug

Thanks lextoy and CC for the good information. I will definitely do the fronts as they are leaking. Not sure about the rears. I think they may be weeping as the shock body has some residue on it that I once thought was probably road grime but might be fluid. Next time I drive it I will look...

CC, You mention to replace all 4 shocks if I want to restore it to new ride quality. I kind of thought shocks were an all or nothing proposition, meaning that they work until they fail? Are you saying that there might be a long period of reduced performance before an outright failure is...

Thanks for that post! Much appreciated! Doug

So I'm finally getting around to dealing with my bad front shocks (car has been sitting inside all winter). My question is whether this job is fairly straightforward or not. I don't intend to do it myself but I don't like the local GM dealers and I know a mechanic that has worked on other cars...

The previous owner lived in RI and I am in Mass. You really think 53K is decent longevity? Do you know the least expensive place to buy the shocks?

I have a base model 07 XLR that I bought with 37K miles. It now has 53K and the both front shocks are leaking oil. My question to you guys is does this seem like a reasonable time at which the shocks might be worn out or does it signal hard use by the previous owner? If the front shocks are...

My 2007 is making a noise that sounds like it is coming from the gas compartment. Could it be the cap? I seem to remember something about this from previous discussions. Can anyone help? Is there a TSB on this? Thanks Doug

Awesome info. Thanks much!

Thanks for your help with this. I torqued all these nuts to 45 ft lbs so I guess that's okay. Would you happen to have the torque specs for other suspension parts by chance?

Yes I got the one that said 43 ft lbs. Was there another?

Thanks for that. Would you happen to know that specs for the nuts that secure the retaining bracket for the front spring? They are the same size as the stabilizer bracket nuts. Doug

Hello all, Does anyone know the torque specs for the above? Mine is the base model. I've tightened the links to 56 ft lbs but don't know the proper setting for these 4 bolts that hold the front sway bar in place. Thanks for your help. Doug

I found the thread that addresses this so please remove this post. Thanks! Doug

One of mine is out. I see the triangular access space under the hood - not sure my hand fits in there. Is there some secret to replace the bulb? Thanks, Doug