C5 Replacement Shock Question
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C5 Replacement Shock Question
Interested in new shocks for my 2000 C5. Would C6 Z06 OEM shocks be the way to go? Found new OEM C6 Z06 set of four for 285.00. Any guidance or thoughts. Thanks in advance. Mark
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From: Anthony TX
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Contact Gene Culley or Patrick www.gmpartshouse.com I believe that he has them for LESS..
They are an excellent upgrade and you will see a big increase in high speed handling.
Consider metal end links for the sway bars if yours are still plastic.
Bill
They are an excellent upgrade and you will see a big increase in high speed handling.
Consider metal end links for the sway bars if yours are still plastic.
Bill
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Honestly the Bilsteins are probably one of the best upgrades you can do that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I think mine were $300 or $350, but the driving was night and day, both firm and soft when you want it. They will also last a very long time. I think that was probably the best 300 bucks I've spent were I noticed such an improvement. They also work very well if you choose to lower your car.
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Honestly the Bilsteins are probably one of the best upgrades you can do that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I think mine were $300 or $350, but the driving was night and day, both firm and soft when you want it. They will also last a very long time. I think that was probably the best 300 bucks I've spent were I noticed such an improvement. They also work very well if you choose to lower your car.
I went with the Bilsteins also. For about the same price as the GM OEM's, you get aftermarket shocks that will probably last a lifetime and are completely rebuildable. Sure the GM shocks are good but the longevity will be about the same as the ones you have now. Bilsteins are known to not fade over time and come with a lifetime warranty.
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Contact Gene Culley or Patrick www.gmpartshouse.com I believe that he has them for LESS..
They are an excellent upgrade and you will see a big increase in high speed handling.
Consider metal end links for the sway bars if yours are still plastic.
Bill
They are an excellent upgrade and you will see a big increase in high speed handling.
Consider metal end links for the sway bars if yours are still plastic.
Bill
||--Genuine GM 2012 C6 Z06 Shocks--||
10313647 – Z06 Front Shocks
25819268 – Z06 Rear Shocks
Both sets of front and rear shocks (4) $254.60 total.
For the shocks on our website, use part number c6z06shocks under Chevrolet make.
The C6 Z06 shocks will work on stock C5’s and C6’s without modification
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Honestly the Bilsteins are probably one of the best upgrades you can do that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I think mine were $300 or $350, but the driving was night and day, both firm and soft when you want it. They will also last a very long time. I think that was probably the best 300 bucks I've spent were I noticed such an improvement. They also work very well if you choose to lower your car.
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I went with the Bilsteins also. For about the same price as the GM OEM's, you get aftermarket shocks that will probably last a lifetime and are completely rebuildable. Sure the GM shocks are good but the longevity will be about the same as the ones you have now. Bilsteins are known to not fade over time and come with a lifetime warranty.
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I went with Bilstein sports years ago when my vette was aggressively lowered and did not like. It felt like I was driving a mine cart off tracks. I switched to Koni FSDs soon thereafter and haven't looked back. Smooth and firm at the same time, like 
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I was actually surprised how much smoother the Bilsteins were compared to the stock shocks and my car is slammed. It was both smoother and more responsive, better feel, etc. It's that hard to describe smooth and firm feel, but it literally was all around better at everything. Can't go wrong especially at $350 but I also came from stock C5 Z06 shocks so that might have something to do with it.
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It you change to the C6 ZO6 shocks, it would up the scale to 6
If you want comfy shocks go with stock and or look else where.
Bill
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Well,,,,,,,,,, Lets try to put this so everyone understands it. I you put a stock LS1 corvette FE1 base suspension in a ride comfort scale where 1 is a nice plush caddy and 10 is bone jarring rocket ship on rails,, the stock C5 would fall right around 5.
It you change to the C6 ZO6 shocks, it would up the scale to 6
If you want comfy shocks go with stock and or look else where.
Bill
It you change to the C6 ZO6 shocks, it would up the scale to 6
If you want comfy shocks go with stock and or look else where.
Bill
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I LOVE MY KONI fsd'S AND THAT PICTURE !!!!! 