C5 2001 front electronic shock absorber

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Sep 1, 2017 | 02:27 PM

Danmcgrt

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C5 2001 front electronic shock absorber

I have a 2001 C5 Corvette Convertible and I'm looking to replace my front end shocks. I can't find the Electronic Shock Absorber for the driver side. I know GM discontinued the part, but there has to be a few left. Can anybody help point me in the right direction to find one?
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Dan

Sep 1, 2017 | 03:20 PM

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Put regular shocks on the car, Cultrag performance has the C6Z06 shocks for around 300.00 bucks for all 4

Sep 1, 2017 | 03:50 PM

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The cheapest option would be to replace with regular shocks.

If you want to keep the adjustable ride, the most viable option is to upgrade to the F55 system. $2400 for the entire kit.

Sep 1, 2017 | 06:04 PM

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is there a difference between right and left? Rock Auto has a couple left.

Sep 1, 2017 | 08:13 PM

Danmcgrt

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Thanks for the responses. Yeah there is a difference between front left and right. Drivers side is the electronic shock absorber (which is discontinued). I'm thinking about taking your advice and upgrading my shocks. What would be the best shocks to upgrade to for a budget of around $1500?

Sep 1, 2017 | 08:19 PM

Danmcgrt

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I was thinking the Bilstein's sport or maybe the HD. Any good? They run around my price range.

Sep 4, 2017 | 12:46 PM

Gene Culley

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoken1

Put regular shocks on the car, Cultrag performance has the C6Z06 shocks for around 300.00 bucks for all 4

Thanks for the referral. I certainly appreciate it.

Sep 4, 2017 | 12:58 PM

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I had to replace my front shocks with gm shocks two years ago. Dealership told me 1280 dollars a shock back then. Went to another dealership in a different state and got them for considerably less.

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