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02-28-2015, 07:50 AM

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Sway bar upgrade?

Thinking of doing the sway bar upgrade and was wondering how important the metal end links are . Any thoughts?

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02-28-2015, 07:58 AM

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If I were going to do it, I would certainly spend the extra and go with the metal end links.

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02-28-2015, 08:36 AM

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If you're going to the effort to upgrade the sway bars, why not spend the extra very few bucks to upgrade the end links?

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02-28-2015, 08:51 AM

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You won't take full advantage of the sway bar upgrade without upgrading the links as well.

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02-28-2015, 08:51 AM

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Most mechanics would suggest you change the links when you upgrade the Sway's.

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02-28-2015, 08:51 AM

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Thinking of doing the sway bar upgrade and was wondering how important the metal end links are . Any thoughts?

For sure get a set with metal endlinks - makes the whole package
work better.

This is about the best deal on a really good set of sway bars with
metal end links and bushings included...

http://www.customcorvetteaccessories...yoconnell.html

Regards
Chip

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02-28-2015, 08:51 PM

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Definitely get the metal end links.

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02-28-2015, 09:10 PM

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Don't skimp, get the metal end links.

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02-28-2015, 09:26 PM

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Definitely a good upgrade, and what your Chevy dealer would replace the worn/broken plastic ones with.

You don't have to spend $650, either - bought a set of used C6Z sways in the classifieds here for $200 shipped and got the (new) end links on Ebay for $100 shipped...took less than an hour to install while doing my shock upgrade.

Big improvement!

Barry

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02-28-2015, 10:06 PM

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Do it

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03-04-2015, 10:31 AM

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new sway bars

I found that Tire Rack has the best price for Eibach sway bars. Bought the metal links on Ebay.

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04-04-2015, 08:26 AM

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Will upgrading the swaybars stiffen the ride quality or just affect the handling?

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04-04-2015, 10:01 AM

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One more vote for going with the metal end links if you are upgrading the sway bars.

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04-04-2015, 10:06 AM

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while you've invested the time, why wouldn't you replace them?

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04-04-2015, 10:13 AM

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Will upgrading the swaybars stiffen the ride quality or just affect the handling?

Your shocks control your ride quality, the sway bars are for handling.

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04-05-2015, 08:46 AM

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Thanks for the response. Just trying to do a little research. Just want to make thw right choice. Well I guess that is the next mod for me!

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04-05-2015, 09:23 AM

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metal end links, c6z51 sways and c6z06 shocks and be done. Unless you do some serious auto crossing you would be throwing your money away on anything more expensive to feel the difference on the street