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Jul 9, 2012 | 07:57 PM

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Le Mans Master

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Z06 shocks?

I have an 05 Z51,looking to upgrade suspension...would changing to Z06 shocks help or hurt w/o Z06 rear swaybar?

Jul 10, 2012 | 10:30 AM

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Anyone?? Im sure this has been asked many times before....but im on vacation and cellphone takes to long to search previous threads...thanks

Jul 10, 2012 | 11:21 AM

Tikiman12

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I have z06 shocks and Z51 sawbars. Best upgrade I've ever done to my Base 3LT vert. Drives likes its on rails and only cost me $200 for sway bars and shocks

Jul 10, 2012 | 02:05 PM

SG4206

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My GS is close to your Z51 ; I put Z06 shocks just on the rear,which helped the *** end from oscilating more than I liked during auto -x's.

Jul 10, 2012 | 11:36 PM

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thanks guys

Jul 13, 2012 | 09:11 AM

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anyone else have some input on this set up?

Jul 13, 2012 | 01:30 PM

Bedouin

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SG4206, you only did the Z06 rear shocks on your GS? Was it a very noticeable difference, & was there any change in ride height? I'm considering doing the same on my '12 GS 1LT...but was actually thinking I should do all 4 shocks, but then I'd also heard the '12 Z06 & GS front shocks & sways are the same, so I'm not sure. I'd like to stiffen up the ride a little on my GS.

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My GS is close to your Z51 ; I put Z06 shocks just on the rear,which helped the *** end from oscilating more than I liked during auto -x's.

Jul 13, 2012 | 02:56 PM

Vito.A

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The Z06 shocks are valved differently than the base car, but they are CHEAPLY made. Spend slightly more and get a set of Bilstein Sports. It makes a big difference in the car.