sway bars/suspension
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: melbourne Vic
sway bars/suspension
I have standard sway bars/suspension in my '89 convertible, and am looking to upgrade by fitting Z51 sway bars and upgradied Bilsteins. I am wondering whether it is necessary to get the heavier Z51 springs as well. Does anyone have experience of fitting only Z51 sway bars and upgraded Bilsteins, but not springs?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Tampa Florida
Re: sway bars/suspension (dirtydave)
Try a search...several people (including me) run Z51/Z07 bars on FE1 springs.
Part numbers are on my home page. Cost from GM is near $160 for both! Excellent upgrade.
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Part numbers are on my home page. Cost from GM is near $160 for both! Excellent upgrade.
:)
Pro
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: plainview ny
Re: sway bars/suspension (dirtydave)
I have upgraded my shocks and sway bars but decided to leave the springs. The car handles great!! I would not replace the springs at this point as I am concerned about a ride quality. I am not sure about the '89 but the FE1 spring in my 95 is the same as the Z51 used in 96. should tell you something.
