[02BlackZ06]

As the title states I am looking to upgrade my 02' stock shocks. My shocks are in good condition but I have heard many great things about the 04's. In looking at pricing the Bilsteins are @$50 cheaper, which ones should I get? I dont care about harsh ride, but would take performance over the comfort between the two.

Thanks! :usa:

 

[SGT. PYLE]

2004 ZO6 Shocks are $319.52 @ gmpartsdirect.com. This is a very cheap pirce. Are the Bilsteins really that much cheaper? I thought they were more expensive than the OEM 04 shocks.

 

[02BlackZ06]

2004 ZO6 Shocks are $319.52 @ gmpartsdirect.com. This is a very cheap pirce. Are the Bilsteins really that much cheaper? I thought they were more expensive than the OEM 04 shocks.

$325 for the Bilsteins

Which is better since they are basically the same price?

 

[SGT. PYLE]

$325 for the Bilsteins

Which is better since they are basically the same price?

That my friend would best be answered as a new post. Get opinions from people who have used either/or and go from there. Good luck! :cheers:

 

[ruking1]

This may not matter much but the 04 shocks are also made by SACHS.

 

[OutlawDon]

If stock ride height or lowered on stock bolts=04 shocks.

If lowered with longer rear bolts and/or cut/removed front bushings=Bilsteins(since they are 1" shorter)

 

[02BlackZ06]

If stock ride height or lowered on stock bolts=04 shocks.

If lowered with longer rear bolts and/or cut/removed front bushings=Bilsteins(since they are 1" shorter)

What is the reasoning and experiences behind your answer here? I am lowered on stock bolts by the way.....

Your reply doesnt really give me a reason as to why one would be better than the other.

 

[georges03zo6]

If stock ride height or lowered on stock bolts=04 shocks.

If lowered with longer rear bolts and/or cut/removed front bushings=Bilsteins(since they are 1" shorter)

I agree. My car is lowered with new shorter front bolts and new longer rear bolts and if I had 04 shocks they would bottom out making them a poor choice for me. I went with the Bilstein's because they are much better than my 03 ZO6 shocks and they don't bottom out like my stock shocks would. The Bilstein's also give a softer ride on the streets than the 04 shocks. Personal opinion here on which you like best.

 

[shortskissuck]

only shock to have is PENSKE

 

[shortskissuck]

any body got any tips how to change the shocks?

 

[shortskissuck]

My Penskes are 1200>- a piece

 

[shortskissuck]

tripple adjustable

 

[ProfessorBlaze]

You could start by searching or even starting a new thread.. bumping a 6 yo thread isnt a good start.

 

[shortskissuck]

So does anybody here has any tips how best to replace the shocks. Never mind how much you paid for your chevy schocks?? I thank you in advance it is only a car
I wreck em you name em

 

[shortskissuck]

You could start by searching or even starting a new thread.. bumping a 6 yo thread isnt a good start.

and your point is? you do not know how to install the shocks ? or not willing to help???

 

[ProfessorBlaze]

My point is starting a new thread as opposed to thread jacking a 6 yo thread will return better results.

That is my help. 9 years of forum experience should've taught u that.

 

[fcar]

It would appear that it--9 years-- didn't help!

 

[MikesZ06]

and your point is? you do not know how to install the shocks ? or not willing to help???

I think he was just offering a helpful hint on how to get better response to your post...and he didn't have to use 4 half sentence posts to respond.

Mike

 

[ROSSO Z]

The '04 shocks produce a harsher ride, but they do keep the rear end planted better under power exiting turns. I you live where the roads are not smooth you will notice the harshness.

Cheers