Question about switching to Z06 shocks....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Austin
Question about switching to Z06 shocks....
I have a '98 C5 with the soft ride suspension(FE1). Is there anything that needs to be done other than just bolting the shocks on? Thanx. :chevy
[Modified by Sebring_C5, 12:06 PM 4/12/2004]
[Modified by Sebring_C5, 12:06 PM 4/12/2004]
Racer
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: San Francisco Ca
Re: Question about switching to Z06 shocks.... (Sebring_C5)
Nothing else to worry about.
I recently installed Z06 shocks and bars on my 2001 C5 and love the new ride. Much better handling over bumps and holes. It is noticebly stiffer than the original setup but the wife has finally stopped complaining.
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I recently installed Z06 shocks and bars on my 2001 C5 and love the new ride. Much better handling over bumps and holes. It is noticebly stiffer than the original setup but the wife has finally stopped complaining.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: cAshburn VA
Re: Question about switching to Z06 shocks.... (Sebring_C5)
No problems at all, get some zip ties to do the fronts with. No need to disconnect control arms. Rears are easy. Definately consider doing the swaybars while you are in there. I just did both, wish I had done it long ago.
Racer
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From: NW Suburban Chicago IL
Re: Question about switching to Z06 shocks.... (Sebring_C5)
I did both shocks and sways last Friday. Very easy job. I ended up using a bent up shirt hanger to keep the shocks compressed while removing and installing. The first front shock took about 40 minutes start to finish and the other took less than 20. The rears....first one took 1-1/2 hours because I had to get a 15/16" socket. The second about 20 minutes. Sway bars took about 20 minutes each.
I would compare the ride to; going from a Lincoln Town Car to a Corvette. It is that much better/nicer. I can actually feel the road now.
I would compare the ride to; going from a Lincoln Town Car to a Corvette. It is that much better/nicer. I can actually feel the road now.
