Replacement Shocks???
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Replacement Shocks???
Had my '04 on the rack this past week and noticed one of the shocks was loosing fluid.
Has anyone replaced their shocks and if so, what brand/model did you go with??
Has anyone replaced their shocks and if so, what brand/model did you go with??
Pro
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Alot of guys go with c6 z06 shocks. I understand GM is still changing them so look for 2007+ shocks. The other way to go is with Bilstein HD shocks.
I am not sure if there is a big difference between the two sets. The c6 z06 shocks I think sale for about $240 and the Bilsteins are about $300.
I am not sure if there is a big difference between the two sets. The c6 z06 shocks I think sale for about $240 and the Bilsteins are about $300.
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C6 Z06 
Call Gene Culley at www.GMPartshouse.com
check out his specials here on the forum. His prices can't be beat.
Call Gene Culley at www.GMPartshouse.com
check out his specials here on the forum. His prices can't be beat.
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I'm not ruling out any suggestions made above. But I can say from personal experience that Bilstien Sports are a great choice. They are a little bit firmer than the HD's. Also the dimensions are such that if you plan on lowering the car they will work better than stock. I have them on my coupe with Z06 monoleafs and swaybars, and oh man does it all work well together.
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Alot of guys go with c6 z06 shocks. I understand GM is still changing them so look for 2007+ shocks. The other way to go is with Bilstein HD shocks.
I am not sure if there is a big difference between the two sets. The c6 z06 shocks I think sale for about $240 and the Bilsteins are about $300.
I am not sure if there is a big difference between the two sets. The c6 z06 shocks I think sale for about $240 and the Bilsteins are about $300.
C6 Z06
Call Gene Culley at www.GMPartshouse.com
check out his specials here on the forum. His prices can't be beat.
Call Gene Culley at www.GMPartshouse.com
check out his specials here on the forum. His prices can't be beat.
I'll check it out. I'd like to know what kind of difference each brand has to offer over stock.
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but you can get them here
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
Search Koni FSD's and you will find plenty of write ups
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C6 Z06
Call Gene Culley at www.GMPartshouse.com
check out his specials here on the forum. His prices can't be beat.
Call Gene Culley at www.GMPartshouse.com
check out his specials here on the forum. His prices can't be beat.
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Don't sell them
but you can get them here
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
Search Koni FSD's and you will find plenty of write ups
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Chip
but you can get them here
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
Search Koni FSD's and you will find plenty of write ups
Peace
Chip
Sounds like a well designed shock. The valving for different road conditions really peaks my interest, especially in my area. You could be on one road that's smooth and turn on another and it's a pig path.
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Don't sell them
but you can get them here
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
Search Koni FSD's and you will find plenty of write ups
Peace
Chip
but you can get them here
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
Search Koni FSD's and you will find plenty of write ups
Peace
Chip
What would be the difference in the Koni and Bilstein shocks??
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Talk about expensive? Wanted to go with more Callaway goodies on my C5, have a Power Group 1, priced their shocks. OMG!!!!!! How about $3000.00
Unless I turn the car into a track only, ain't gonna happen, that's out of the question.
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Don't sell them
but you can get them here
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
Search Koni FSD's and you will find plenty of write ups
Peace
Chip
but you can get them here
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
Search Koni FSD's and you will find plenty of write ups
Peace
Chip
Thanks for the link Chip. Corvette Garage should have them to me this week.
