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Shocks....
Can anyone tell me if the new C6 Z51 shocks will fit on my 99
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Originally Posted by MHVette
Considering the C6 ZO6 shocks fit the C5, I would assume they would but that just won't cut it, will it??? 
wel I ask Bob at Fitchner and he wasnt 100% sure soooooooo
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Yes they will fit, I asked the same question to Gene @ Fred Beans and he said the 06 z51 would basically be a waste of time and to go the 06 z06 shocks. Plus the z06 shocks are cheaper. (2006 Z06 shocks are 196.75 shipped and 2005/6 Z51 shocks are 224.34 shipped - call to confirm any prices - but that is what I was told).
If you search the c6 used parts you might find some z51 shocks for $100.00 or so and you can let us all know if they are worth it.
I think Im going to go with the 06 z06 shocks this summer after I hear a few more good things about them. Im interested in how much firmer they are on the interstates compared to the c5 z51 or base shocks .
Good luck.
If you search the c6 used parts you might find some z51 shocks for $100.00 or so and you can let us all know if they are worth it.
I think Im going to go with the 06 z06 shocks this summer after I hear a few more good things about them. Im interested in how much firmer they are on the interstates compared to the c5 z51 or base shocks .
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by pewter99
wel I ask Bob at Fitchner and he wasnt 100% sure soooooooo
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Originally Posted by Snake Slayer
The GM Z06 shocks will fit. But dont waste your money on GM oem shocks. I would spend a 100.00 more and get the bilsteins. Lou from LG was quoted as saying " The Z06 would benefit from Bilstein valving".
sure..just spend my money
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2004 ZO6 or Bilstein shocks.
I have read on this forum that the 2006 ZO6 shocks are not very good if you are mainly running on the street. (way to harsh)
The 2004 ZO6 shocks and the Bilstein's cost more but you will get a better value for your $$$$ using better street shocks.
I have the 2004 ZO6 shocks and the ZO6 front and rear sway bars with standard suspension springs and My car rides and handles great.
The 2004 ZO6 shocks and the Bilstein's cost more but you will get a better value for your $$$$ using better street shocks.
I have the 2004 ZO6 shocks and the ZO6 front and rear sway bars with standard suspension springs and My car rides and handles great.
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Ronnie948 - How is the ride on the interstates with your setup? Did you have the Base or z51 before? Is it a radical change across the board or just an improvement in one or two areas over what you had before?
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Originally Posted by JEEP/C5
Ronnie948 - How is the ride on the interstates with your setup? Did you have the Base or z51 before? Is it a radical change across the board or just an improvement in one or two areas over what you had before?
sorry for the semi-hijack....
