Shock help!!
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2006
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From: Beaumont Texas
Shock help!!
I have a 2001 convert. The shocks are not performing and I have been told by a chevy dealer that the cost of replacement is about 4500 bucks. The cost is 870 bucks each for the units. Is there a viable substitute or alternative fix?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: DC
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
For $4500, you can have coil overs, new anti-sway bars and a great night in Vegas. Do not buy the F55 or F45 shocks. Someone smarter than me will chime in and tell you the best set to get.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Hurricane Alley
If you want to leave it stock then I would contact Gene Culley at www.gmpartshouse.com, you can get the shocks from him for $568 each.
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Pro
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From: Santa Ynez Ca.
Don't know about the cost of shocks for your car but I'm going with Bilstein Sports when I replace mine, but $4500 to replace them is one reason why I never take my Z to the dealer. I'm fortunate to have A&A in Oxnard and i called them several weeks ago to ask about shock replacement and Andy said he had a set of Bilsteins used that I could have for about $200 for the set and would install them for $30 each...thats why I take my Z to him. No wonder GM is bankrupt!
