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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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I can get a pair of c6 Z06 Shocks off a 2007. They have 50,000 miles. The guy is asking 100.00 obo. Should i buy them or are they about shot at 50,000??? Thanks!!!
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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Great for paper weights.
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Great for paper weights.
That bad huh? ??
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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There's a list of things I wouldn't buy used, belts, bulbs, wiper blades and shock absorbers.

Depending on how the car was driven they may last longer then 50,000 miles but for the time and effort to replace them versus the relatively low cost to purchase new ones why bother?
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Well that answers my question .... thanks all!!!
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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with them! Get NEW ONES from Gene.
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By 50,000 miles, they're total junk.
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Aren't they like 180 new for the pair? Check Gene's site.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
with them! Get NEW ONES from Gene.


Best upgrade to my 02Z I have done.Yep...got'em from Gene.

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I love my C6Z06 shocks, I agree best upgrade for the price.
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Best upgrade to my 02Z I have done.Yep...got'em from Gene.

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Your car sits at a nice height. The C6Z06 shocks not raise it any? Or did you have to lower it more than just stock bolts?
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It's been down on stock bolts for 5 yrs or so.

The new shocks raised the car a little (1/4 in)maybe,but it settled down after 300 miles or so.No diff in height now BUT handles lot's better.

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Bilstein Sports are another option - a little pricier but still not expensive at around $340 for all four corners.
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See Gene at GMPartshouse.....don't buy used brake parts or shocks.
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