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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 01:43 PM
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I have an 04 C5 with stock suspension. What type shocks can I install to stiffen up my suspension or do I need to go with Z06 springs etc.? I need to do something to keep my new vert from bottoming out on the rough roads where I live. Some advice needed.
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Originally Posted by frank dupuy
I have an 04 C5 with stock suspension. What type shocks can I install to stiffen up my suspension or do I need to go with Z06 springs etc.? I need to do something to keep my new vert from bottoming out on the rough roads where I live. Some advice needed.
ya might want to try the C5 section
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Ls1Rat
ya might want to try the C5 section
Was hoping you ZO6 guys would have some comments on A C5 going to Z06 suspension parts,but you are correct,I posted on the wrong section and will be more careful in the future.

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Originally Posted by frank dupuy
I have an 04 C5 with stock suspension. What type shocks can I install to stiffen up my suspension or do I need to go with Z06 springs etc.? I need to do something to keep my new vert from bottoming out on the rough roads where I live. Some advice needed.
You are in the wrong section, but if your car is base suspension and you want bang 4 your buck bilstein SPORT not the touring. $300 great improvement!
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Joezone914
You are in the wrong section, but if your car is base suspension and you want bang 4 your buck bilstein SPORT not the touring. $300 great improvement!
Thanks will definitely put the Bilstein Sport on the list.Do you think the Bilsteins will outperform Z06 shocks?

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How about best of both worlds??The F-55 conversion kit from Ken Fictner, the Magnetic Shocks.
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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How about best of both worlds??The F-55 conversion kit from Ken Fictner, the Magnetic Shocks.
I just talked to tha parts dpt. at Fichtner and the F-55 would be out of the question in ther opinion. They suggest Z-06 BARS AND SHOCKS.
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