Shock help please!!
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2nd Gear
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Shock help please!!
Hi forum gurus...
First time poster on this site, but this is my 3rd vette.
I've owned a '73 Stingray, '82 Pace car and now a 2004 base C5.
I believe my left front shock has given out due to the hard banging I here on every pothole and bump.
My local Chevy dealer refuses to give me a part number and allow me to cross ref available shocks. the VIN is 1G1YY22G745114046 the best I can guess is I need FE1 (soft ride) and F55 (Variable ride) and something called magnetic control?
The dealer told me just the fronts cost $1700.00 and the rears cost $1600...
The only ones that I can find cheaper are the
GM Original Equipment™ Front Driver/Passenger Side Shock Absorber by ACDelco®. @ $680.54 each
GM Original Equipment™ Rear Driver/Passenger Side Shock Absorber by ACDelco®. @ $530.80 each
Surely there are some Gabriel shocks or Bilstein shocks for 200.00 that will work?
Can I disable all the electronic crap and still get a nice ride??
I'm not a racer, I'm not a track guy, I'm just a cheap guy
First time poster on this site, but this is my 3rd vette.
I've owned a '73 Stingray, '82 Pace car and now a 2004 base C5.
I believe my left front shock has given out due to the hard banging I here on every pothole and bump.
My local Chevy dealer refuses to give me a part number and allow me to cross ref available shocks. the VIN is 1G1YY22G745114046 the best I can guess is I need FE1 (soft ride) and F55 (Variable ride) and something called magnetic control?
The dealer told me just the fronts cost $1700.00 and the rears cost $1600...
The only ones that I can find cheaper are the
GM Original Equipment™ Front Driver/Passenger Side Shock Absorber by ACDelco®. @ $680.54 each
GM Original Equipment™ Rear Driver/Passenger Side Shock Absorber by ACDelco®. @ $530.80 each
Surely there are some Gabriel shocks or Bilstein shocks for 200.00 that will work?
Can I disable all the electronic crap and still get a nice ride??
I'm not a racer, I'm not a track guy, I'm just a cheap guy
Burning Brakes
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I also own a 2004. Best bang for the $ is the Z06 set up. I found a Chevy dealer in N. Brunswick, NJ that is doing a great deal on them. They are oem AC Delco. Fronts: 10313647. Rears: 25819268. I do believe there are write ups if you search the forum for the ways to by-pass the electronic issues with the magnetic ride set up. While you're at it, you may want to search out a C6 Z51 rear sway bar and upgrade the rear links (C6) that will eventually become a "clanking" issue of embarrassment.
Happy wrenching! It's an addiction......
Happy wrenching! It's an addiction......
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From: Anthony TX
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St. Jude Donor '08
The F-55 suspension is a very good set up. YES, the shocks are expensive. Contact Gene Culley (CULTRAG PERFORMANCE) and see what he has for prices on the new F-55 shocks.
IF,,,,,,,,, You decide to get rid of the F-55 System and install conventional shocks, Gene also has a complete set of FOUR C6 ZO6 Shocks for around $350. Great bang for the buck and work very well.
IF you want a more comfort shock, get the C6 Z-51 shocks . I Do not know what Gene gets for those.
YES, You MUST use the GM Tech2 to remove the F-55 RPO from the BCM! The STEALERSHIP usually will NOT do it for you. Most shops have a Tech 2 and can assist you to remove the RPO.
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/order-process
Bill
IF,,,,,,,,, You decide to get rid of the F-55 System and install conventional shocks, Gene also has a complete set of FOUR C6 ZO6 Shocks for around $350. Great bang for the buck and work very well.
IF you want a more comfort shock, get the C6 Z-51 shocks . I Do not know what Gene gets for those.
YES, You MUST use the GM Tech2 to remove the F-55 RPO from the BCM! The STEALERSHIP usually will NOT do it for you. Most shops have a Tech 2 and can assist you to remove the RPO.
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/order-process
Bill
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2nd Gear
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I also own a 2004. Best bang for the $ is the Z06 set up. I found a Chevy dealer in N. Brunswick, NJ that is doing a great deal on them. They are oem AC Delco. Fronts: 10313647. Rears: 25819268. I do believe there are write ups if you search the forum for the ways to by-pass the electronic issues with the magnetic ride set up. While you're at it, you may want to search out a C6 Z51 rear sway bar and upgrade the rear links (C6) that will eventually become a "clanking" issue of embarrassment.
Happy wrenching! It's an addiction......
Happy wrenching! It's an addiction......
Thank you all so very much!
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