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Mar 21, 2021 | 12:03 AM

vet85

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From: white hall ar

2002 shocks

Well after 19 years my shocks are toast . This car is mostly just a cruiser 100k miles on it . Whats the best shock .Thank you in advance.

Mar 21, 2021 | 12:24 AM

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I'd recommend the C6 Z06 shocks.

Mar 21, 2021 | 12:33 AM

vet85

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Thank you very much.

Mar 21, 2021 | 10:11 PM

roelkers

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I ordered mine from cultrag. One of the best mods I’ve done along with the C6 Z sway bars.

Mar 21, 2021 | 10:46 PM

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I have Bilstein Sport shocks. Stiff but handle well. The Z06 is supposed to be raw.

Mar 22, 2021 | 01:41 AM

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I love my Bilstein shocks. I can't remember which specific type/model of Bilstein they are, but they handle/corner way better than the stock shocks, and they ride very well (they are NOT stiff).

Mar 22, 2021 | 01:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack

I'd recommend the C6 Z06 shocks.

I also swapped out for the C6 Z51 sway bar. Along with The C6 Z06 shocks, they will be a HUGE upgrade over what you've got now. It's a good combo that really flattens the car out in the curves without being too harsh and stiff on rough roads.

Mar 22, 2021 | 03:13 PM

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The C6 Z06 shocks are just OK. Probably fine for a cruiser car. The C6 shock bodies are taller than the C5 so if you are lowered at all in the rear you risk hitting the bump stop. I had this problem on track, but didnt notice so much on street.

For something a little more sporty, but not crazy expensive, I recommend the DRM valved Bilstiens. They handle great for the price.

https://www.dougrippie.com/drm-corve...ilstein-shocks