Forums › Forums › Help & Support › OEM or aftermarket shocks for my Camaro, what’s the real difference?
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Graham Hartley
May 5, 2026 at 7:20 amPost count: 0Got a 2016 SS that’s just crossed 100k and I can tell the rear shocks are starting to give up because the back end jitters sideways over uneven patches on Al Khail Road in a way it never used to, so I’m trying to figure out whether it’s worth shelling out for the exact MagneRide replacements or if a good quality aftermarket alternative makes more sense now that the car’s out of warranty. I came across a page that described a Dubai Camaro Shock Absorber Service and it laid out the cost and ride quality differences pretty clearly, saying that aftermarket can be firmer but some people prefer it, while the originals keep that dual personality the SS is known for. I’m honestly not tracking the car, it’s just my daily, so I don’t want to ruin the ride but I also don’t want to pay an extra three grand if it’s not noticeable day to day, so I’d really appreciate hearing from someone who actually made this choice on a sixth gen and whether you regret going one way or the other.
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