z51 shocks same as z06?
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From: Streamwood illinois
z51 shocks same as z06?
i was looking at a shock comparison from a magazine a while ago and both the z51 and z06 had the same thing listed for shocks:
Sachs 45mm gas-charged monotube
in fact the only diff was the rear spring and front sway bar. Am i wrong here?
Thanks
dave
Sachs 45mm gas-charged monotube
in fact the only diff was the rear spring and front sway bar. Am i wrong here?
Thanks
dave
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From: Tucker Ga
Re: z51 shocks same as z06? (TT_Vert)
there was an earlier post about the differences b/w the two; I recall the front sway is different on the Z, and I understand that the shocks ARE diffrent; in fact I read that the 04 shocks are the best yet on the Z, including better than Bilsteins that we all have tried, dogdoc :cheers:
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Re: z51 shocks same as z06? (dogdoc97)
im aware of the spring/swaybar differences. I was wondering primarily about the shocks. Its my understanding that the valving is different but they are identical otherwise, just trying to verify. The 04 z06 shocks are also almost 400 vs. 300 or so for the bilstein sports.
Dave
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Re: z51 shocks same as z06? (TT_Vert)
The 04 z06 shocks are also almost 400 vs. 300 or so for the bilstein sports.
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Re: z51 shocks same as z06? (TT_Vert)
can someone tell me what vendor had these for 330? nobody has replied as of yet.
Dave
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10339944 Front
10339945 Rear
I think you can get these at http://www.gmpartsdirect.com
for about $340.00 delivered.
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Re: z51 shocks same as z06? (EBSDallas)
IIRC, the Z06 also has the X brace that's used to stiffen the frame in the convertible.
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Re: z51 shocks same as z06? (TT_Vert)
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Re: z51 shocks same as z06? (TT_Vert)
Yes they are indeed different.
As with Z51, Sachs shocks are used. Shock valving for Z06 changed in three areas compared to Z51. Damping of low velocity suspension movement typical of body roll was increased at all four corners. At the rear only, high velocity damping was changed, with compression damping actually decreasing (because of the higher spring rate) and rebound damping increasing, to improve wheel control.
As with Z51, Sachs shocks are used. Shock valving for Z06 changed in three areas compared to Z51. Damping of low velocity suspension movement typical of body roll was increased at all four corners. At the rear only, high velocity damping was changed, with compression damping actually decreasing (because of the higher spring rate) and rebound damping increasing, to improve wheel control.
