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Installed C6ZO6 shocks
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Zip ties, medium duty wire, grunting and pushing - - - You guys are barbaric. 
You just put the Easy Shock on them, snug it up, pull the bolts, compress the Easy Shock and lift the old one out. Reverse the process with the new one. Couldn't be any easier. Takes a half hour for four shocks and you can do it with a cup of coffee in your other hand. 
Just yanking your chains guys, I made it myself. BUT, it does work like a charm on C5, C6, Bilstein and probably other shocks both front and rear.
You just put the Easy Shock on them, snug it up, pull the bolts, compress the Easy Shock and lift the old one out. Reverse the process with the new one. Couldn't be any easier. Takes a half hour for four shocks and you can do it with a cup of coffee in your other hand. Just yanking your chains guys, I made it myself. BUT, it does work like a charm on C5, C6, Bilstein and probably other shocks both front and rear.
You dont want to rent that tool out ...do you?...LOL
More info on thickness....hole size...etc....thanks
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Vancouver Washington
This tool was practically free, I made it from scraps laying around the shop and bought the 6" bolt.
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From: Dublin GA
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Those shocks a long with the C6 ZO-6 stablizer bars made a big
difference. I had a stock (base) set up, so my ride is alot firmer
and turning is flat.
difference. I had a stock (base) set up, so my ride is alot firmer
and turning is flat.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Dublin GA
Had a couple of PMs about ride height change, so I'll just post it here.
From what I have read, it will settle back to it's original height after a few days, but for he record, I made very precise measurements before and after the install, and the changes were;
Rear +3/4"
Front + 7/8"
This was much less than I expected, and I have no reason to think that the car will settle back to original height after a couple of drives.
From what I have read, it will settle back to it's original height after a few days, but for he record, I made very precise measurements before and after the install, and the changes were;
Rear +3/4"
Front + 7/8"
This was much less than I expected, and I have no reason to think that the car will settle back to original height after a couple of drives.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Had a couple of PMs about ride height change, so I'll just post it here.
From what I have read, it will settle back to it's original height after a few days, but for he record, I made very precise measurements before and after the install, and the changes were;
Rear +3/4"
Front + 7/8"
This was much less than I expected, and I have no reason to think that the car will settle back to original height after a couple of drives.
From what I have read, it will settle back to it's original height after a few days, but for he record, I made very precise measurements before and after the install, and the changes were;
Rear +3/4"
Front + 7/8"
This was much less than I expected, and I have no reason to think that the car will settle back to original height after a couple of drives.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,012
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Do you translate firmer to harsher? I drove a friends C6 Z06 and it was firm but the ride actually seemed smoother than my stock C5 ride.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
I did not measure the before-after ride height .. but visually I'd say its a good 1/2" higher - put them on sat. and I think it has settled a bit but not back to the original height - my front is adjusted all the way down on the stock bolts (no cut bushings) so I hope it drops back more. Will report back. As far as the ride, I definitely like the feel of the shocks - yes firmer but not at all harsh - and No float at all ... just right combined with the c6-Z51 sways.
Safety Car
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From: Stoney Creek Ontario
Seems everyone is using the C6 Z06 shocks on their C5's... I though I saw a few posts/threads on using the C6 Z51 shocks, did a search, but couldn't find anything... I just picked up a set of new take off C6 Z51 shocks and swaybars for my C5... haven't installed them yet, I hope the improvement is as good as with the Z06 pieces...the swaybars sure are a lot bigger than stock C5...
Didn't someone say that using the old bushings from the C5 shocks would maintain the stock ride height?
Didn't someone say that using the old bushings from the C5 shocks would maintain the stock ride height?
Pro
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Boulder City NV
Hello all. New to post here. I just bought a '97 from a forum member. I would like to lower the car some more and was wondering if the C6 Zo6 shocks are shorter than the C5 Z51 shocks. The car is now lowered on stock bolts with 18/19 wheels. If I remove the front bolts, what are my shock options? Thank you!
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
Pro
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From: Boulder City NV
So should I look for Bilstein Sports for my year/make/model? It seems like if I ordered Bilstein Sports for my car they would be the same length as stock shocks. Does anyone have part numbers for the shorter Bilstein Sports?
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From: Anthony TX
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C6 ZO6 shocks are a direct fit. Contact Gene Culley www.gmpartshouse.com for the best price. $245. for all four new in the box.
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From: Laredo Texas
C6 ZO6 shocks are a direct fit. Contact Gene Culley www.gmpartshouse.com for the best price. $245. for all four new in the box.
