Z51 Conversion
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Z51 Conversion
Hi All,
I am curoius as to what is involved in upgrading the base suspension to Z51. I understand that I have to replace springs and sway bars. Anything else? Has anyone else done this? How much $$$?
Thanks,
BILL
:cheers:
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Hi All,
I am curoius as to what is involved in upgrading the base suspension to Z51. I understand that I have to replace springs and sway bars. Anything else? Has anyone else done this? How much $$$?
Thanks,
BILL
:cheers:
I am curoius as to what is involved in upgrading the base suspension to Z51. I understand that I have to replace springs and sway bars. Anything else? Has anyone else done this? How much $$$?
Thanks,
BILL
:cheers:
Well if you want JUST the suspension part of it....
Springs, sway bars, bilstein shocks, bushings. That should just about cover it. There were lots more items included with Z51/Z52.
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Re: Z51 upgrade
Hi All,
I am curoius as to what is involved in upgrading the base suspension to Z51. I understand that I have to replace springs and sway bars. Anything else? Has anyone else done this? How much $$$?
Thanks,
BILL
:cheers:
I am curoius as to what is involved in upgrading the base suspension to Z51. I understand that I have to replace springs and sway bars. Anything else? Has anyone else done this? How much $$$?
Thanks,
BILL
:cheers:
Well if you want JUST the suspension part of it....
Springs, sway bars, bilstein shocks, bushings. That should just about cover it. There were lots more items included with Z51/Z52.
Springs, sway bars, bilstein shocks, bushings. That should just about cover it. There were lots more items included with Z51/Z52.
Team Owner
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From: Boston, MA
Re: Z51 upgrade (jaa1988)
Don't forget the steering rack....
Might as well make "the list" again....
Oil Cooler
Swaybars
Springs
Shocks
Bushings
Extra Frame Braces
Power Steering Cooler
Quick-Ratio Steering Rack
9.5" wide rims at all corners
...and other stuff depending on the year. :)
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Re: Z51 upgrade (wm_sorg)
The steering rack is about the best part of the whole Z-51 package.
The springs,shocks and chassis braces are ok but you'll REALLY like the Z-51 rack. It will make your Vette drive SOOOOOO much better.
The springs,shocks and chassis braces are ok but you'll REALLY like the Z-51 rack. It will make your Vette drive SOOOOOO much better.
