Gentleman,
I have a chance to buy a set of new C-6 Z/06 shocks. Will the shocks fit my 2000 C-5? Thanks in advance.

 

yes

 

direct fit, read the installs here about torque values on the bolts.

 

I use them too!

 

.....But are the C6Z shocks better than the C5Z shocks or Bilstein sport? I have heard there are slight differences in the characteristics.

 

I put c6z shocks on my 99 vette with 90-ish thousand miles, along with c6z51 sway bars and it made a vast difference.

 

Thanks,,,I currently have Z06 springs, 04 shocks, and sway bars. The current 04 shocks are a little mushy for being 6 years old. Can the C-6
Z/06 brakes fit?,,,I can also buy the whole suspension package,,,he went with coil overs on his Z.

 

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04 shocks are a little mushy for being 6 years old.

Man,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, You will think you have a NEW CAR!

Purchase a crow bar. You will need it to pry the GRIN off your face!

If you have the base suspension, the ZO6 stuff will be another VAST improvement!!!!!

BC

 

If you already converted it from base to C5 Z06 suspension. Then just get a new set of the 04 Z06 shocks to freshen it up. They are matched to those springs and bars.

 

Best U/G I've done was installing C6Z shocks on my (63K) 02Z.WOW.....what a diff.

Got mine from Gene at GMpartshouse for approx $250.

\db2
carolina

 

I put C-6 Z06 shocks on my 1998 Vert. They only had 18k mi. on them, along with them I put on the C-6 Z06 front sway bar, and a Z51 rear 31/24 mm respectively. I was disappointed. It didn't tighten it up like I thought it would. I had a C-6 with Z06 sway bars front and rear but with them I put on Bilstein Sports. Now that was a MUCH better combo in my opinion.
Thanks,
Mike

 

The attractive and inexpensive option of C6Z06 shock replacements comes up often here on CF. One of the problems with suspension upgrades from factory components is that a lot of the results will be subjective. We took a LOT of CF member feedback on C6Z06 shocks when we outlined the requirements of the new Johnny O'Connell OE-shock upgrades. CF users expressed that they often had a much harsher ride on the Z06 shocks, which led to an "unsettling feeling" that caused the rear of the car to be nervous etc. On top of this, they also have the reputation of being very soft in terms of platform, or chassis response to steering inputs. These were the targets that we set out to eliminate in the OE-replacement JOC shocks. If you are considering a true "upgrade" to your shocks, you should for sure take a look at the JOC option because they carry ALL of the OE benefits in terms of durability, fit, finish and longevity, with the added feature of having a responsive and "firm when necessary" damper valving. This all leads to a more predictable, controllable Corvette that has a smooth street ride to it.

For those cars that are starting to get up there in mileage the entire Johnny O'Connell package replaces key items in the suspension that are sometimes overlooked, like replacement endlinks and sway bar bushings. After installing the Johnny O'Connell package your C6 becomes just easier to drive fast, while remaining comfortable on the street.

One of our Johnny O'Connell customers jbsblownc5 put together a video of his drive across Death Valley to Spring Mountain for a track day out there. He came away extremely happy with the package as a whole. We are getting that kind of positive feedback from a lot of people who have gone with the JO package!

jbsblownc5's Pfadt Race Engineering Johnny O'Connell Thread

 

If I'm going to go through the labor of changing shocks I sure wouldn't use oem anything

 

With everything Bill said.

On my 98 I went from the F45 shock and base sway bars/links to C6Z06 shocks and C6Z51 sway bars, with metal end links and poly bushings. Different car, totally different absolutely amazing how it hugs the road on turns while pushing the comfort limits of the butt meter.

 

FWIW Bilstein Sports can be had for a tad over $330 plus labor.

 

i would just save up a little more and get coil overs . Thats by far the best suspension upgrade you can do.