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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Hi Guys

Quick question. My car is currently fitted with theese Edelbrock shocks.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1988-1996.html

I do not like the ride on them, it is quite bouncy over little rougher roads.

So i am thinking of changing to OEM Bilsteins. But my question is, can i use harder Z51 option shocks, even though my car is non Z51?

How will it perform with Z51 shocks but base spring?
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 05:32 PM
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Go ahead and use the Z51 Bilsteins. I don't see any issues doing that.
Maybe someone has done this before. My 96 has Z51 with Bilsteins for
what that is worth.
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Yeah would be interested in hearing if someone has done this before?
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I've had done this before... from soft ride to Z51 Bilsteins...
Best decision ever made...
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I running the Z51 Bilsteins on my base suspension. I like it, firm but not harsh.
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Cool, thanks a lot guys.
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Originally Posted by Cathul
I've had done this before... from soft ride to Z51 Bilsteins...
Best decision ever made...
Originally Posted by lt4obsesses
I running the Z51 Bilsteins on my base suspension. I like it, firm but not harsh.

I did it on my '94 and loved it.
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