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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by aa1
bought an 2003 c5 a few weeks ago, and sure enough the suffers were still installed, just removed them today
How many miles & owners on yours?
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by AE Guy
How many miles & owners on yours?
I am the second owner, car has around 105k
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Originally Posted by aa1
I am the second owner, car has around 105k
Holy Crap! That has got to be a record for miles on shock stuffers! Too bad the previous owner had 100k miles of miserable ride. Good for you for finding these so quickly after you got the car, shocks should feel like new now, especially in the Tour mode.

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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 06:13 PM
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Are these stuffers in all C5's, or just 2003?

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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by calguy
Are these stuffers in all C5's, or just 2003?

Bob.
Only in the 03 & 04 models w/F55 shocks - usually the Anniversary Edition and Commemorative Edition.
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 07:09 PM
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And the story continues ;^(

Amazing, but sad that so many owners suffered such a lousy ride experience for so many years.


Seems the some of new Camaros may have a somewhat similar problems

• Remove the spring spacers from the front suspension and place them in the glove box for the customer. If the car is to be on a trailer for any reason, the spacers need to be placed back in the front springs to obtain ground clearance.

Note: Initially, the ZL1 Camaro front spring spacers will be black. In near future, they will be made yellow for easier visibility.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...9&d=1327757840

Wonder if any of theses "spacers" get left in at delivery...................

Jim

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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 07:54 PM
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Although my '04 does not have the mag ride...I am curious and would like to see a picture of what the shock stuffer looks like.

Anyone still have one?
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by LannyL81
Although my '04 does not have the mag ride...I am curious and would like to see a picture of what the shock stuffer looks like.

Anyone still have one?
Here you go,

A pair, upside down. The yellow pull tab hangs out from the shock boot so they can be easily pulled out of the mounted shock.

Jim

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...3e7ac3e914.jpg

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Sold mine on eBay to a Corvette Organization wanting to preserve history of the C5. True story. Price was $15 plus shipping.
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Sold mine on eBay to a Corvette Organization wanting to preserve history of the C5. True story. Price was $15 plus shipping.
I saw yours on eBay and wondered if/why anyone would buy those

Congrats on the sale

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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jrprich
I saw yours on eBay and wondered if/why anyone would buy those

Congrats on the sale

Jim
The $15 was slated to go to the steak dinner I believe I owe you (yet you kindly refuse) for helping me find my shock stuffers.

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