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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Default Shock replacement on 2000 vert
I am looking at a set of C6 Z-51 shocks to replace my original shocks with 76000 miles on 2000 vert. Is this an upgrade? Are the Z-51s any harsher than originals?
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Do it and dont look back! I upgraded my shocks and WOW! Next the sway bars and end links!
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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C6Z51 sways
C6Z06 shocks
That's the combo you want
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Thanks guys...
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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I up graded to C6Z06 shocks and swaybars a few months ago and I love it. Good luck.
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