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Old Jun 25, 2019 | 10:14 PM
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Really just wanted to say thanks again to those that commented on my last post where I was complaining about my 45,000 mile Base 2012's handling. I kinda figured the shocks were weak, but the push and testimonies from other members here helped push me to get it done. Night and day difference, the car feels more refined and in control with a great ride. I went with the Bilstein B6's. I want to put the Z51 sways on too, but there are no front Z51 bars to be found right now, so I'll just wait it out. Thanks again to all those that commented and offered advice.
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I also went with the Bilstein, but I'm lowered on stock bolts, and Z51 so I opted for the B8's. Great ride over the OEM FE3 shocks.
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Originally Posted by jdinaz
there are no front Z51 bars to be found right now, so I'll just wait it out. Thanks again to all those that commented and offered advice.
Watch eBay, I see Z51 takeoff's there all the time for $200 including shipping. When I looked yesterday there was a used set of takeoff's for $250 and a set of new ones for $350.
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Watch eBay, I see Z51 takeoff's there all the time for $200 including shipping. When I looked yesterday there was a used set of takeoff's for $250 and a set of new ones for $350.
I've been watching eBay daily, not sure how I missed those, bad timing I guess. They are not there now. Thanks!
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Remember the Z51 front bar is the same as a Z06 front bar. The rear bar is a smaller dia on the Z51.
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