C6Z shocks shorter??
Burning Brakes
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C5 Shock Grommets/Insulators w/C6Z06 shocks.
Also, if you go that route make sure you order 2007/2008 shocks, Chevy made some changes for a better ride when compared to 2005 though 2006.
Drifting
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When changing to the C6 shocks, I did not change the insulator and also did not have any difference in ride height.
Race Director
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The C6 shocks are shorter even with the C6 rear insulator/plate on them. I compressed both. I would have guessed close about 1/2" difference. Too hard to hold both shocks compressed and a tape at the same time. Sure seemed like more than 1/4". Fronts were about the same amount shorter to the place where the bushing hits the frame mount.
At any rate, the C6 shocks will bolt on as they arrive. The only parts you don't get are the top bushing and washer for the front shocks.
And, they work just fine on a lowered car.
Peter
At any rate, the C6 shocks will bolt on as they arrive. The only parts you don't get are the top bushing and washer for the front shocks.
And, they work just fine on a lowered car.
Peter
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Thanks Lionel!! What did you use for the internal bump stops?? The ones that can with the shocks, originals, etc?? I have Bilstein sports right now and they are too long for my lowered car with base suspension. Do you remember how much the C6Z shocks were??
Thanks again for all of your help!!
Thanks again for all of your help!!
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I can't see the C6Z06 shocks as being any better than the Bilstein sports length wise. I think they'd be just as likely to bottom out.
The shocks came from www.gmpartshouse.com for about $250.
Peter
The shocks came from www.gmpartshouse.com for about $250.
Peter
