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Old Jan 13, 2026 | 05:48 PM
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Looking to upgrade the suspension on this 99. Looking to do front and rear sway bars, end links, lowering bolts, shocks, tires and finish with an alignment. Wanted to go with the C6 Z51 bars but no luck finding them in stock. For shocks I'm thinking the B8s. Tires going with Nitto 555 g2 in front and Nitto nt555 RII rear. Any suggestions on a different sway bar combo or shocks?
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Old Jan 13, 2026 | 07:09 PM
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I went with the Strano sway bars because like you, I could not find a decent deal on the C6 bars. I have been happy with them and they were one of the better priced options also adjustable. My car had Bilstein's when I got it and they work for what I do. If they ever leak or I want to swap them I will likely do the Doug Rippie Bilstein's people seem to like them. I also have Nitto tires but the Invos if I remember correctly also I have been happy with them.
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You probably want Bilstein B6 Shocks, B8 are for lowered cars.
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Keep an eye on ebay for sway bars. I just bought a set of C6 Z51 bars for $170 shipped. There are some on there now for 200 - 250. They don't last long.
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You probably want Bilstein B6 Shocks, B8 are for lowered cars.
I plan on lowering it. That’s why I’m getting new lowering bolts 👍🏻
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Originally Posted by GMII99
I plan on lowering it. That’s why I’m getting new lowering bolts 👍🏻
My bad, then the B8’s are for you.
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Originally Posted by jcj63
Keep an eye on ebay for sway bars. I just bought a set of C6 Z51 bars for $170 shipped. There are some on there now for 200 - 250. They don't last long.
I saw the ones for $250 plus the $50 for shipping. I’ll see if I can wait for a deal like you got.
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