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Aug 9, 2018 | 09:46 PM

flyingmfrc

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Shocks

Couldn't find any discussions on shocks. Has anybody replaced shocks on your C5? I have a 2,000 FRC with 114,000 miles. Rear seems a little bouncy. any thoughts?

Aug 9, 2018 | 10:20 PM

99blkfrc99

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I literally just put shocks in 2 days ago. C6Z shocks from rock auto. It was like $230 shipped for all of them.

Aug 9, 2018 | 10:25 PM

Clancy209

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There are quite a lot of shock discussions on this forum. Change your search criteria might help

Aug 9, 2018 | 10:35 PM

Arvalo

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I have Billstien all the way around in my 99 FRC. Gotta say, the ride is stable, and comfortable.

Aug 9, 2018 | 10:44 PM

flyingmfrc

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Thanks guys, that might be my next expenditure.

Aug 9, 2018 | 10:53 PM

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The C6Z shocks are a popular purchase when looking to upgrade the stock C5 shocks. Check out the offerings from the forum parts vendors for these shocks.

Aug 12, 2018 | 08:27 AM

onehundred

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I put Ridetech on mine they are adjustable and so far I really like them. They are a major upgrade to the base OEM shocks I replaced.

Sep 3, 2018 | 02:26 AM

dproto09

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 99blkfrc99

I literally just put shocks in 2 days ago. C6Z shocks from rock auto. It was like $230 shipped for all of them.

which part number did you use?I saw a post from a vendor selling them for about $300 Rockauto has a better price.

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Sep 3, 2018 | 07:07 AM

VettesGoneWild

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From: Central MA

Last March had C6 Z06 shocks installed and made a big difference in handling and ride as well as no more wheel hop. Car had 65K miles at the time. Money well spent.
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...it-c6z06shocks

Sep 4, 2018 | 10:04 AM

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jjc508520

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From: East Windsor NJ

I bought a set of "lightly used" Bilstein B8 from a forum member - getting the fronts off was a nightmare - I purchased the "special Lisle tool" which is supposed to captivate the detent on the top of the shock - but it broke right off. Wound up cutting through the shaft (above the shock) with a diablo blade on a rotary cutter - removing the bottom part - cutting flat-spots in what was left up top - and grabbing the shaft at that point with a vise-grips and then removing the top nut