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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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I currently have the F55 suspension and all 4 shocks are leaking. I looked at replacements & I really don't want to spend $4000 on shocks. I've heard people mention going to Bilstein Sports. When I tried searching for some, they specifically say not for F45/F55 setups.

What other options are there?

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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikev078
I currently have the F55 suspension and all 4 shocks are leaking. I looked at replacements & I really don't want to spend $4000 on shocks. I've heard people mention going to Bilstein Sports. When I tried searching for some, they specifically say not for F45/F55 setups.

What other options are there?

Thanks!
Search is your friend...

Any C5 shock will work. You must: 1. Have F55 option deprogrammed or 2. Buy sims that plug in and fake out the system or 3. Make your own sims.
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Ah, ok. Looks like I'll be getting some sim caps then. Thanks a bunch
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yes, sims and any other C5 shocks will work for you. Might try the 04 Z06 shocks.....i did this on mine and have been very happy...

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Originally Posted by Mikev078
I currently have the F55 suspension and all 4 shocks are leaking. I looked at replacements & I really don't want to spend $4000 on shocks. I've heard people mention going to Bilstein Sports. When I tried searching for some, they specifically say not for F45/F55 setups.

What other options are there?

Thanks!
$4k... where are you shopping ??? Try either

www.gmpartsdirect.com

or www.gmpartshouse.com

You should easily find all 4 for under $2,000.00

I believe the GM part numbers (but confirm this, this is from old notes) are:

Each front shock is number 88952524

The rear are Left/Right 22064827 and 22064828

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