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Oct 2, 2021, 09:47 AM
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The C6 Z06 shocks and C6 Z51 sway bars are a common upgrade. Best bang for the buck?
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The C6 Z06 shocks are an excellent replacement. 
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The C6Z shocks were valved to hold up a heavier motor (427 has larger internals) than the standard C5 shock. After installation an alignment and ride height check will make for a nice daily driver.
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I'm happy with them. They seem to compliment the C5 Z51 springs. When my factory original shocks leaked, I switched to Bilstein Sports. I hated them. Extremely harsh IMO. I regretted not getting the HDs. Eventually I got new oem for the rear and C6 Z06 shocks in front. They feel very similar to oem as opposed to the Bilsteins. (drive over a pebble and it feels like rail road tracks)
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Another bang for the buck believer in C6 Z06 shocks. Totally worth it. Just my. 02
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+1 for C6 Z06 shocks! I love mine. While you're at it swap out your sway bars for C6 Z51 sway bars. The shocks and sway bars will be a really nice suspension upgrade that improve performance without sacrificing ride quality and comfort.
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