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Old 08-26-2021 | 01:52 PM
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2000 Z28 Camaro - Only mods are LT headers and LS6 intake.
As the title says, I need to replace the shocks. While I'm there, I'm also wondering what other things I should replace on a car that's 22 years old.
From what I understand, everything is original. My plans for the future include a ford inch with 3:73 gears and perhaps a 3200 stall and not much beyond that.
Also, I don't want to lower my car, as it is, I scrape my Y pipe when going over steep speedbumps.

This is my forever car, so any input so I may keep it in good running condition is very much appreciated.

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I've been doing some research and from what I see, this might be a good option for my application:

Front Shocks: Bilstein 24-024068 Shock Absorber
Rear Shocks: B6 HD Shocks 24-024075
Front Springs: ACDelco Gold 45H0232
Rear Springs: ACDelco Professional 45H3025

Anything else?


Old 08-26-2021 | 06:46 PM
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Unlikely you'll need new springs unless they're rusted to hell, but maybe get a new rubber upper shock mount since water gets trapped there (even on my California car).
I just took my Bilsteins off with around 15K miles on them and will probably sell them. They weren't great for autocross; but they are wonderful for street driving.
If you want rust-free springs from a 99 Z28, my springs are still attached to the front shocks. My upper shock mounts aren't great, but not horrible, either.
I'm in the Los Angeles area, no idea how shipping works for large parts.
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