Suggested Shocks for Crusing
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
Suggested Shocks for Crusing
I had F-45 shocks that were on their way out so I swapped to Bilstein Sports wanting to get better footing...however on Houston streets, the pavement is rarely smooth. When I drive I feel like i'm driving a go-cart.
Deciding this car will never see a strip or track (engine is too old/hi milage) I'm thinking of swapping to a softer riding shock. What do you guys reccomend for that Cadillac-smooth ride?
Deciding this car will never see a strip or track (engine is too old/hi milage) I'm thinking of swapping to a softer riding shock. What do you guys reccomend for that Cadillac-smooth ride?
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
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From: Fayetteville AR
I installed the Bilstein HD shocks a few years ago and I am very please with them. I was afraid the Sports would be to firm for my tastes. The HD's were slightly firmer than my stock z51 shocks were at 30K miles but the perform better on all roads at all speeds and smoothed out the overpasses on the interstates (before it would bounce too much now its perfect IMO). Perfect shock for improved performance but no harsh side effects.
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From: Marlton. Increasing performance one speeding ticket at a time! NJ
Nope, $250 for all.
From Gene's website http://www.gmpartshouse.com
I'm not sure how well they will work on a car that's lowered an inch though, do some searching.
From Gene's website http://www.gmpartshouse.com
||--Genuine GM 2008 C6 Z06 Shocks--||
10313647 – Z06 Front Shocks
25819268 – Z06 Rear Shocks
Both sets of front and rear shocks (4) 243.70 total.
For the shocks on our website, use part number c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make.
The C6 Z06 shocks will work on C5’s without modification.
10313647 – Z06 Front Shocks
25819268 – Z06 Rear Shocks
Both sets of front and rear shocks (4) 243.70 total.
For the shocks on our website, use part number c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make.
The C6 Z06 shocks will work on C5’s without modification.
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Nope, $250 for all.
From Gene's website http://www.gmpartshouse.com
I'm not sure how well they will work on a car that's lowered an inch though, do some searching.
From Gene's website http://www.gmpartshouse.com
I'm not sure how well they will work on a car that's lowered an inch though, do some searching.
great shocks at a great price. I love mine..
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C6 Z06 shocks should work just fine for your car. 
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