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Old 10-07-2009, 04:32 AM
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So I'm planning on upgrading to C6Z shocks and springs and T1 sway bars on my C5 coupe...

The way I understand it... C6 shocks and front spring will work on a c5 and c6 sway bars will work on C5. C6 rear spring has different mounting hardware. So I can't use the rear Z06 springs on my C5.

What are you guys using for the rear springs to work with this setup then?
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Old 10-08-2009, 05:22 AM
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You don't have coil overs, the spring is separate from the damper on the rear. The c6z shocks should bolt on, but I don't know what you'll do for a rear spring to match the front spring.
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whoops just realized I worded it wrong, thats what I get for posting at 4am.
I edited it to have it worded right.
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and still no one?
springs for the rear?
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I am not very knowledgeable as most on this forum, but read a lot.
Why are you wanting to put C-6 parts on your C-5? If you want to 'upgrade' and are on a budget factory C-5 Z06 parts are a better choice.
Just MHO.
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I don't know the answer to your question. Might want to try asking people who have done it what they did.

I know VBP makes springs so they might be a source for the rear spring.
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I think Hyperco makes a spring too. Might want to figure out what the rear spring rate is on the C6Z and see if VB&P or Hyperco makes a corresponding spring.
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Originally Posted by mgarfias
I think Hyperco makes a spring too. Might want to figure out what the rear spring rate is on the C6Z and see if VB&P or Hyperco makes a corresponding spring.
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I don't know the answer to your question. Might want to try asking people who have done it what they did.

I know VBP makes springs so they might be a source for the rear spring.
Thanks guys I figured there was a vendor who sold what I was looking for ... just needed to know who!
Thanks!!

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