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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 05:04 PM
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I have a 98.What would be best ? Bilstein sport , heavy duty or factory z06? It has not been lowered. Changed out the run flats for regular tires and it seems to be a little loose. Like it is floating from side to side.
Are shocks what I need?
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I had the same issue on my '98 with the base suspension. Bilstein sports made a night/day difference. I would either do the Bilstein sports (not the HD), or the '04 Z06 shocks.
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If you're planing to lower your car, use Bilstein Sports which is 1 inch shorter than the stock shocks. Use 04 Z06 or Bilstein HD if you're just replacing your old shocks.
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ttt keep the info coming....
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