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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 02:52 AM
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Hey guys,
I have a question for you. The '97 C5 I bought in June hasn't been driven a lot in the last couple of years. Consequently three of the shocks are shot. The dealer here wants $2000 for a set of four!! :eek: :U

BTW this car has adaptive ride.

Now I know that Bilstein made the shocks on Vette's up to the C$ and they can repair them if you send them over. The question is:
Do you know who makes the shocks on the C5 and do they have a rebuild program?

As always your advice is much appreciated.

Cheers,

Chris.



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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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I have never heard of them being rebuildable. Get some Bilsteins.
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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Bilstein service center in San Diego rebuilds the F45 shocks--easier just to install any aftermarket shock
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Sorry to change the post a little but....is it possible to use/buy the sach's shocks that are going on the 04 Z06 in a 02 cpe??
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