Edelbrock 33505 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR 1996-2001 VIPER SHOCKS

Catalog #33505

§ Please read these instructions entirely before beginning. Proper installation is a must to realize the
maximum performance improvements.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

§ Upon initial inspection, some new shocks may have a small amount of oil in the area of the seal. This is a
normal occurrence following manufacture and does not indicate a problem with your shocks.

§ Any time you are working under a vehicle, be sure to use the proper jack stands and tire chocks to prevent
any shifting or slipping of the car. Never use a jack only to support the vehicle while changing shocks.

§ Inspect shock brackets or mounting points before installation to make sure they are not broken or bent.

§ Do not attempt to disassemble these shocks. Return damaged shocks to Edelbrock for any necessary

service or repairs.

INSTALLATION

Step 1 Support Viper by frame with jack stands or

on a lift.

Step 2 Remove all four w heels.
Step 3 Removal of front shocks:

3(a) Loosen upper and lower shock nuts, but do not

remove the bolts at this time. (see Fig. 1).

3(b) If the lower shock nut is to rear, the lower sway

bar end link must be removed in order for the
bolt to have enough clearance for removal.
(see Fig. 1).

Fig. 2

An aluminum block should be placed between arm and
hammer to minimize marking control arm, do not hammer
directly on the arm. It should only require a couple of
sharp taps with a hammer in order to pop from seat. Do
both left and right sides, and remove nuts.

3(d) Remove upper and lower bolts to remove

shock. It may need a little gentle persuasion
with a pry bar (see Fig. 3). Bolt should come
out by hand.

Fig. 1

3(c) Removal of lower sway bar endlink

If the tool for unseating the sway bar from the
lower control arm is not available, the following
procedure can be used. (The sway bar end
link is held in place with a tapered seat). In
order to remove:

3(c)1 Loosen lower sway bar end link nut, do

not remove completely
3(c)2 Place jack under the nut
3(c)3 Jack up and apply pressure
3(c)4 Tap control arm with hammer

(see Fig. 2).

3(e) Shock may be removed through the top.

Fig. 3

Step 4 Removal of rear shock Step 6 Disassembly of rear coil springs from shock

4(a) Loosen upper and lower nuts.
4(b) In order to remove bolts, they may need a little

gentle persuasion with a pry bar. Bolt should
come out by hand (see Fig. 3).

4(c) Shock will now come out through the top.

6(a) Compress coil spring (see Fig. 6).
6(b) Move bump rubber down in order to remove

spring seat retainer (see Fig. 6).

6(c) Release coil spring compressor carefully.

Step 5 Disassembly of front coil springs from

shocks

A coil spring compressor is required to remove the
springs from shocks. All proper safety precautions must
be followed. Consult spring compressor manufacturer
recommended instructions before starting.

5(a) Compress coil spring (see Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

5(b) Move bump rubber up shaft in order to remove

spring seat retainer (see Fig. 5).

Fig. 6

Step 7 Assembly of IAS shocks (Note: Apply anti-

seize compound to threaded collars)

7(a) Adjust all four threaded spring collars

(see Fig. 7).

2 front topped out
2 rear = 5/8” from top of threaded
collar.

Fig. 5

5(c) Release coil spring compressor carefully.

Fig. 7

7(b) Install and tighten allen set screw with 1/8 allen

wrench (see Fig. 8).

Step 8 Assembly of Front shocks

8(a) Insert coil spring with flat ground end against

threaded collar seat .

8(b) Put shock and coil spring in spring

compressor (see Fig. 11).

Fig. 8

7(c ) Slide threaded collar onto shock. It should

seat against snap ring. Front shocks are
easily identified by short threads on the piston
rod (see Fig. 9).

Fig. 9

The rears have long threads on Piston rod
(see Fig. 10).

Fig. 11

8(c) Compress coil spring until lower seat has

enough clearance to install lower seat and
9/16 jamb nut (see Fig. 12).

Fig. 10

Fig. 12