C5 Corvette Shock Upgrade (C6 Z06 Shocks

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C5 Corvette Shock Upgrade (C6 Z06 Shocks - 4 Year Review!)

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Toys4Life C5

Күн бұрын

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@austinpayne20 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I bought all 4 shocks through your links. Hope it gave u some money 😁

@Toys4Life 7 ай бұрын

Thank you - I hope (and think) you will really like them! For a small size channel like mine, using the product links in the description moves the needle - and is very much appreciated!!

@AllenSAshley Жыл бұрын

I didn't notice a huge difference when I did mine. The main benefit I got was less 'bump steer' over rough/uneven roads. I still think it was worth it though.

@nickycarts Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I only became a C5 owner within the past year and wasn't aware at how easy this upgrade is. My car was all stock when I got it so it's due for some upgrades and maintenance.

@icurt06 Жыл бұрын

I replaced the stock C5 Z06 shocks with C6 Z06 shocks on my 02 Z06. I liked the new shocks on the first drive. I also replaced the rubber sway bar bushings front and back with poly bushings. What a difference from stock!

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

Agreed - Its great when an upgrade lives up to the expectations!!

@fyahman78 Жыл бұрын

Great info! I put C6 Z06 shocks on my O2 vert just over a year ago. Very noticeable difference in ride over stock but always wondered if the Bilstein HD shocks were a better choice. Thanks for the video. 😊

@red03vette Жыл бұрын

I really need to replace my shocks as they are starting to weep a little bit, I have around 65,000 miles on my 2003 C5. My main issue is my Corvette has the F55 mag shocks and they are ridiculously expensive. I usually drive around in sport mode anyways so firmer shocks would be totally fine with me! 😊 thank you for the video and the reminder I gotta get this figured out reasonably soon.

@Debkghtulvkfjkjfxjjcj Жыл бұрын

You can change to c6 zo6 shocks and use a tech 2 to get rid of the f55. It’s just not worth the money to get those

@Saltysailor83 3 ай бұрын

Definitely taking those coil overs out (Pfadt race engineering) and installing new C6 Z06 shocks on my C5 Z. Great video, BTW!

@howie2092 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Agree that the C6z06 shocks are just about perfect for a C5. Myself, I put in Bilstein shocks before I knew about these. Really didn't like them until I changed my softride springs and sway bars to C5z06 spec. Now everything matches and feels balanced.

@sniperpronerfmods9811 Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!😎

@lobomorunga1 Жыл бұрын

damping. not dampening. picky, huh? But excellent info on a common problem.

@HandSolo1 Жыл бұрын

Swapped mine to C6 Z’s the first month of ownership. Great video and keep up the good work.

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that 👍

@Debkghtulvkfjkjfxjjcj Жыл бұрын

I had z51 and upgraded to C6z but not a real Noticeable difference. But sold my old shocks for $300 so it was almost a wash for money

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

Interesting, it's too bad shocks don't have readily published specs on their hit and rebound rates.

@donchan1622 6 ай бұрын

Nice and thank for info..

@Toys4Life 6 ай бұрын

Welcome

@paulkeplinger3565 11 ай бұрын

thank you

@Toys4Life 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@MC-uj4co Жыл бұрын

Nice information on the upgrade

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dennisvalerioti1797 Жыл бұрын

Put coilovers on my c6 and not happy.Very bumpy ride like you said in the video.Only drove it about 4 times since done.Maybe these will break in as well.

@jhanpgarcia2725 Жыл бұрын

Which ones?

@dennisvalerioti1797 Жыл бұрын

@@jhanpgarcia2725 lg motor sports

@mouradmuhammad6163 2 ай бұрын

Hi there enjoy your shows that you planned on the installation of your shocks and struts front the C6 Z06 . with after years past now . Are they still with your opinion with me things out? With New out there is still the best way Thank you.

@Toys4Life 2 ай бұрын

I like them. Are they the best? Not sure. Cost effective upgrade from stock - yes IMO. YMMV

@charliedee9276 Жыл бұрын

I put C6Z shocks on my 2K coupe with oem 100,000 + mile stock shocks, it was like a different car, much better Roads here are pretty smooth though in Michigan where I was l could see these being pretty firm.

@MrChipDouglas1 Жыл бұрын

Any experience with Koni yellow shocks on a C5? I had them in 4th gen Camaro and they were worth the price to me on that car. It was slightly stiffer not harsh , amazing around the turns.

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

I don't, but Koni has a good reputation for sure!

@mouradmuhammad6163 9 ай бұрын

Thank You ( Toys4Life c5 ) looking at your video on the changing of your shocks from the C-5 to a C6 z06 have you ever considered now with the technology that you would to a MagneRide suspension that the C7 Z06 has, or if anyone have ever done it before

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

That would be pretty complicated, I think they're tied into the body control module. Of course some c5s do come with magnetic ride. That would be easiest, but replacement shocks are like a grand a piece I think I've heard... Yikes

@ViperMods_216 Жыл бұрын

I was going to do these but I ended up doing DRM valved Bilsteins

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

And how do you like them?

@ViperMods_216 Жыл бұрын

@@Toys4Life Love them but my c5 is a base, so you know it would really benefit from the Z06 rear leaf

@jasondow3970 Жыл бұрын

This is off topic but can you put a 2001-2004 ebcm in a 98. I am a new corvette owner and really enjoy your videos. Thank you

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

Apparently somebody has done it, but I researched it once and it seems like a one-off deal by somebody super smart. They're not compatible without serious additional modification.

@vettepwr23 7 ай бұрын

What do you guys recommend for a lowered C5? I have a 99 C5 with about 60k miles. It still has the original F45 adjustable suspension. I have been running lowered since 15k miles. Btw, it does ride like crap. I’m sure lowering doesn’t help and will most likely raise it up a bit.

@Maxreverse 10 ай бұрын

Great videos. I’m about to replace my 2002 C5 to the C6 Z06 shocks. The Z06 shocks I purchased did not come with the upper bushings and I can not find there anywhere online. Did you use your original C5 bushings?

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Mine came with new ones, but I remember correctly they pretty much see identical so if yours are in really good shape you could use them I believe.

@djorlando57 11 күн бұрын

Do you have the F55 Sport/Tour suspension switch? I have the Sport/Tour switch on my 2004 C5 . I understand I have to install a "Kit? What is the "KIT" I have to install to avoid the Codes and 80Mph Max?

@Toys4Life 11 күн бұрын

I do not.

@jimirox1928 Жыл бұрын

Very good information. Would you know if the Anti Venom mod could be performed by removing the right rear tire only? Thank you.

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

To remove the tire you just need to get it off the ground and inch, I think you need a few more to slide under there and get your arm up there, but you can easily do it with out a lift.

@jimirox1928 Жыл бұрын

@@Toys4Life Thanks for the reply! I had my cast iron jack stands maxed out on the height but I'll try again with some lumber under the jack stands. I have a pit in my garage but it's a two man job getting my C5 over the pit. Not so scary with my beater pickup but the Corvette is a different story. ; )

@davesummer2552 4 ай бұрын

Hi Toys 4 Life, my C5 has the Comfort Sport Performance switch located near the gear selector / console, does it still use “conventional shocks” like this or do I have some “specialty selective dampening” shocks?

@Toys4Life 4 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have the magnetic ones.

@erikr6101 Жыл бұрын

So if I already have mag ride sensor deletes then I could use the c6 Z shocks?

@Debkghtulvkfjkjfxjjcj Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@Leeyac1 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

3 yesses, proceed with plan!

@frontieradventures2199 Жыл бұрын

If you have the mag ride control (F55 suspension) any idea if the C6 Z06 shocks work without any codes?

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

I believe you need to get the 2003 tuned out, and there's some question as to whether or not you can get it tuned out for the '04. I'm pretty sure you'll set codes on both unless something is tuned out with a GM tech 2 programmer.

@danielbudimir8519 2 ай бұрын

I think my c5 z shocks are making squeek noise any suggestions?

@Toys4Life 2 ай бұрын

You sure it's not your sway bar bushings or A aRm bushings?

@danielbudimir8519 2 ай бұрын

@@Toys4Life I greased the swaybar bushings...the noise went away..then returned days later

@frankorasputin1929 Жыл бұрын

How long should stock c5 shocks last?

@Toys4Life Жыл бұрын

Ballpark, 7 years or 70,000 miles. That having been sad, some shocks could fill within a year or two, some could go 15 years. Tons of variables and luck. IMO