Replacement shocks....
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Replacement shocks....
My '99 frc w/ 38000 miles tends to wander slightly, so I am going to replace the shocks. Which ones are the best ? Are the Bilstein's on ebay good quality? Thanks.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I changed/replaced my 02 ZO6 shocks with C6 06 ZO6 shocks. There a direct bolt on replacement! 
I had a couple of people tell me that the ride is significantly better than my old shocks ( its a little firmer)
When I examined the old shocks (42,000 miles on them), they were still in very good condition! They still had a lot of dampening action and all the pressure.
I would have to agree with rws.1,,,your issue is most likely alignment.
BC
I had a couple of people tell me that the ride is significantly better than my old shocks ( its a little firmer)When I examined the old shocks (42,000 miles on them), they were still in very good condition! They still had a lot of dampening action and all the pressure.
I would have to agree with rws.1,,,your issue is most likely alignment.
BC
Burning Brakes
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From: Lower Lake Ca
If you decide to go with new shocks, I highly recommend the Bilstein Sports. I was after a firm, responsive, performance type ride without going really harsh. I have read where others say the ride is too harsh with the Bilsteins, but I like it and my wife hasn't complained (she loves the car). I also autocross and participate in track days so I wanted a good performing system for both street and track. I got it with ZO6 springs, Hotchkiss bars and the Bilstein's. There are lots of choices and just as many opinions!
Racer
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From: Hollywood Maryland
While you're at it - Aluminum Sway Bar End Links
I replaced the shocks on my '99 FRC with C6Z06 shocks and replaced the composite sway bar end links with 2004 C5Z06 aluminum sway bar end links. I really like the ride. No matter what you do as far as shocks go, replace the composite/plastic sway bar end links with the C5 aluminum ones.
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Yes....I already have replaced the links..front and rear. Those plastic ones looked a little scarey when you took them off, didn't they? Thanks for the input...I'm ordering the Bilsteins.
