Suspension problem solved.
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Suspension problem solved.
Here's a link to my first post: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=879495
After having several people that have driven Z51 equipped cars tell me mine was WAY to stiff, I finally tracked down the problem. We installed the sway bars upside down. DOH!
The front wasn't too bad, but the rear after being put in upside down left very little clearance till the bar hit the frame. That's what was causing such a rough ride. I'm hoping our stupidity will help another member out in the future. Don't make this mistake! Here's some pics to give you an idea of the differences.
Front bar wrong:
Front bar correct
Rear bar wrong
Rear bar correct
Anyone having a major problem after having their bushings changed might want to check the bars out. It made a HUGE difference in the ride quality and now the car rides like I expected it would after the change.
After having several people that have driven Z51 equipped cars tell me mine was WAY to stiff, I finally tracked down the problem. We installed the sway bars upside down. DOH!
The front wasn't too bad, but the rear after being put in upside down left very little clearance till the bar hit the frame. That's what was causing such a rough ride. I'm hoping our stupidity will help another member out in the future. Don't make this mistake! Here's some pics to give you an idea of the differences.Front bar wrong:
Front bar correct
Rear bar wrong
Rear bar correct
Anyone having a major problem after having their bushings changed might want to check the bars out. It made a HUGE difference in the ride quality and now the car rides like I expected it would after the change.
Last edited by R23HTC; Sep 1, 2004 at 03:10 AM.
