Switching to Z51 shocks

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12-02-2016, 04:37 PM

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Switching to Z51 shocks

I have the wheels and tires and changed to Z51 bars. Any reactions to changing out the Z51 shocks?

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12-02-2016, 04:45 PM

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I have the wheels and tires and changed to Z51 bars. Any reactions to changing out the Z51 shocks?

You should get the springs, too, to match the shocks.

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12-02-2016, 04:57 PM

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Try 'em, they are cheap. If they don't work well switch back.

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12-02-2016, 08:18 PM

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There is not enough difference in the spring rates between Z51 and base to warrant a spring change. Ask me how I know.. lol

Just do the Z51 shocks if you want a stiffer ride or go full aftermarket.

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01-02-2017, 11:15 AM

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There is not enough difference in the spring rates between Z51 and base to warrant a spring change. Ask me how I know.. lol

Just do the Z51 shocks if you want a stiffer ride or go full aftermarket.

What happened? I am on the fence between Z51 shocks vs Johnny Oconnel shocks. I will not change out my springs...

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01-02-2017, 11:34 AM

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What happened? I am on the fence between Z51 shocks vs Johnny Oconnel shocks. I will not change out my springs...

What do you mean what happened? What did OP do end up doing?

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01-02-2017, 08:52 PM

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What do you mean what happened? What did OP do end up doing?

Did you change out your springs?

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01-02-2017, 09:48 PM

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Did you change out your springs?

Nope. As I said a couple posts ago, there is such a negligible difference between the base and Z51 it isn't worth it to change them. Not sure what the OP decided to do..

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