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Joined: Feb 2021
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From: Reston, VA
You'll get a range of answers but what I seem to see the most is that "best" depends how you use the car. It usually comes down to 3 options if you are looking aftermarket shocks.
Daily driver and road trips? Bilstein B6
Lowered and/or aggressive driving, want more performance, and are ok with a firmer ride on the street? Bilstein B8?
Want the best performance with a stiff ride? DRM Bilsteins
Daily driver and road trips? Bilstein B6
Lowered and/or aggressive driving, want more performance, and are ok with a firmer ride on the street? Bilstein B8?
Want the best performance with a stiff ride? DRM Bilsteins
8th Gear
Joined: May 2019
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I just recently upgraded my 07 coupe to a Z51 suspension package. So, stock Z51 shocks, sway bars/bushings/links and front spring. I left the rear spring alone as the base one is very close to the Z51 spec. All together it was about $800 (bars and spring were from Ebay). I did the work myself in an afternoon and am very happy with the firmer (but not too firm...) ride.
These cars as sooooo easy to work on
These cars as sooooo easy to work on
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Lake Worth Beach, Florida
I replaced my OEM shocks with Bilsteins several years ago and many miles ago and they are still doing OK. They have three different levels. I have the base suspension, I believe there is a shock for the Z51 option. Best price seems to be with Tire Rack.
