Batzaman

I am in need of a couple shocks for my Vet, so I have decided to change them all. I have the magnetic induction control to make the shock a performance shock or a luxury shock with the flick of a switch. The problem is the price to replace these shocks. I have been quoted about 3000.00 to replace. I was shocked. I can by Bilstein shocks for about 450.00 for all 4. A much better price. What does everyone out here do? I would like to keep it original but at that cost? Is the Bilstein shock the best choice for the ride? Any remarks would be appreciated. Thank You in advance...

El original

Find a couple of used ones and be done with it. Lots of places even warrant them for a short time. I have a '03 and will do just that if they fail.
PS as with everything Corvettes are not a permanent fixture in our lives so let the next owner deal with the used shocks, lol.

Tsumi

You can get the shocks for about $600 each from rockauto, and yes, they are expensive for a reason. You decide whether or not that expense is worth it.

Otherwise, the general recommendations are to go with C6 Z06 shocks. You won't get to keep adjustability with any low price (less than $1000) replacement shocks. Adjustable coilovers are over $2000, and do not allow you to adjust on the fly.

Vetteman Jack

Or you can install regular shock absorbers (like the Bilsteins or C6 Z06 ones) and tune out the magnetic ride shocks.

Crosis

Forum vendor Cultrag sells C6 shocks for a good price and they are bolt on with the C5.

Rob 02

You can find someone with a Tech 2 programmer and have the F-45 option programed out
Then get C6Z06 shocks for cheep.

Every one that has been in your boat likes it better.

RonR80

That is what I did 2009 Zo6 shocks and sway bars , for alot less and the car is great mine is an 2004

CactusCat

I've got some used 2004 Z06 stock shock absorbers that have less than 17k miles on them that I'm going to sell soon. I replaced with coilovers on my modded C5 and they're just sitting in the tool box. They're the parts matching ones 10339944 - Front Shocks 10339945 - Rear Shocks. I bought the shocks from another member here who said they had slightly over 15k on them then I put about 1k on them myself. I needed a bit more control as I put on 28" tall rear tires so went with coilovers. Let me know if interested.

Bill Curlee

He doesn't have F-45. He has F-55 and that was a VAST improvement over the F-45 crap.

WHY, do you think you need new shocks? Are they leaking or throwing a DTC???

If they are throwing MESSAGES & DTCs, read and post the DTCs using the Drivers Information Console code read procedure.

Bill

El original

I guess OP is working overtime to pay for his new shocks, lol. Also waiting on response to your question, Bill.