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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by fastrob691
I did the C6 Z06 Shocks/C6 Z51 sways, packages enroute and ill have some feedback next week.

Total shipped was around $500.
Did you order the metal end links? You really want these to replace the plastic ones! You will be amazed after replacing all three!
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by andrec10
Did you order the metal end links? You really want these to replace the plastic ones! You will be amazed after replacing all three!
I've got a z06, so im guessing i've got the metal ones.

Definitely metal in the rear, front was hard to tell as theyre a little dirty. Based on pics of the oem metal ones, im guessing mine are already though.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SG Lou
Stock Z06 shocks.............Yes they are a direct bolt on !

Z06 2004 shocks – $493.54 (all 4 shocks total)
For all 4 shocks, use part number 04z06shocks under Chevrolet make.

Contact Gene Cully (Forum Vendor) at GM Parts House
gene@gmpartshouse.com


except i would buy from anyone except that person stated above

check gm parts direct. usually cheaper, pace performance also typically price matches.

actually, if it's a base car i would get the c6z shocks. they are cheaper and similar to the 04s

the only time i would buy 04s is on a real z06. #1 it keeps it all stock and #2 they are simply wonderful with the oe spring rate and sway bars

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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 0H1Z06
Bilsteins are for fbodies.... Pony up another $700 and grab you some Coilovers.... Orfind a nice low mileage set for $1400 or so...
Hmmm……I guess we can call the new C7 Stingray an Fbody then.
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fastrob691
I've got a z06, so im guessing i've got the metal ones.

Definitely metal in the rear, front was hard to tell as theyre a little dirty. Based on pics of the oem metal ones, im guessing mine are already though.
My question was for the original poster. If you have a Z06, you have metal end links. a 99 FRC does not. No worries.....
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 07:12 PM
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Bilstein HD shocks and C6 Z-51 sway bars.

Budget conserved.

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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 07:56 PM
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C6 ZO6 best bang for the buck!
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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C6 ZO6 best bang for the buck!
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These are the ones I personally would consider
Option 1:
~$1000 JOC stage 1 (shocks and sways with endlinks)
http://store.pfadtracing.com/johnny-...nsion-stage-1/

Option 2:
~$800
2004 Z06 Sachs Shocks
Hotchkis Sways

Option 3:
~$500
C6Z06 Shocks or Bilstien Shocks
C6 Z51 Sway bars w/ metal links
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Old Jan 4, 2014 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RedZMonte
These are the ones I personally would consider
Option 1:
~$1000 JOC stage 1 (shocks and sways with endlinks)
http://store.pfadtracing.com/johnny-...nsion-stage-1/

Option 2:
~$800
2004 Z06 Sachs Shocks
Hotchkis Sways

Option 3:
~$500
C6Z06 Shocks or Bilstien Shocks
C6 Z51 Sway bars w/ metal links
If you go option 3 c6 z06 shocks you can do better price wise on amazon...
I have been looking to replace mine too..
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