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Shock Reccomedations
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Shock Reccomedations
Looking at replacing shocks - C5 Coupe has just a little over 50k miles so my thought is it's due.
Run flats have been replaced and we are talking stock ride height - its not been dropped.
Its a non Z51 suspension - these stock shocks seem a little too soft for my liking - I am on somewhat of a budget - am I looking strictly at Bilstein HD's or Sport?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
Mark
Run flats have been replaced and we are talking stock ride height - its not been dropped.
Its a non Z51 suspension - these stock shocks seem a little too soft for my liking - I am on somewhat of a budget - am I looking strictly at Bilstein HD's or Sport?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks
Mark
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Look at C6 Z-51 or Z06 shocks. A nice upgrade to a stock suspension and very reasonable in price. You can pick a lightly used set, if you so desire, from the C6 forum or ebay. Even new, I believe they're less expensive than most aftermarket shocks. I went with the C6 Z-51 shocks and am quite happy with them. 
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Look at C6 Z-51 or Z06 shocks. A nice upgrade to a stock suspension and very reasonable in price. You can pick a lightly used set, if you so desire, from the C6 forum or ebay. Even new, I believe they're less expensive than most aftermarket shocks. I went with the C6 Z-51 shocks and am quite happy with them.
I chose to go with new C6 Z06 Shocks/Z51 Sways. Gene Culley runs a good deal on this forum, and that's who I went with:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rts-house.html
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I chose to go with new C6 Z06 Shocks/Z51 Sways. Gene Culley runs a good deal on this forum, and that's who I went with:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rts-house.html
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I also went with Z-51 sway bars at the same time. These, along with the shocks and C5 Zo6 springs, made a huge improvement in handling over the base suspension. Good luck with your upgrades!
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Thank you for the referrals and your business. You can always look at the thread below for more info.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-house-7.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-house-7.html
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When I replace mine, I think I will go with the C6 Z06 shocks.
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