Installing Z06 sway bars
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,987
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From: Orlando FL
Cruise-In VI Veteran
you will love the new bars!!
as far as install... VERY simple! check out the instructions here at ls1howto.com :
Swaybar Install
as far as install... VERY simple! check out the instructions here at ls1howto.com :
Swaybar Install
Pro
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 590
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From: Saratoga CA
It's really easy. Took me longer to jack the car up than to change the bars. If you have a newer vette with the newer end-links you don't need to use the torx wrench. An 18mm open end and an 18mm deep socket are all you need to get the end links off. And be sure to use lithium grease (or synthetic) not di-electric grease unless you want things to squeak after you are done.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: ~The DARKSIDE Group~
You got the install info above, it is very easy. I have had the Z06 sways for about 6 months, great improvement, noticiably decreased body roll. Just added the Z06 shocks, she is on rails now, very flat in every turn; I do love to take the corners at speed. You might want to check it out.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Indiana
St. Jude Contributor
Lookin.....as all have said.......It's pretty easy and self explanatory once you get underneath it. The ONLY issue I noticed was a tendency for one of the front mount bolts to try and crossthread. BE CAREFUL of that. 
Have fun and you'll love the change
Have fun and you'll love the change
Pro
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: The Beach
Originally Posted by BWP 5P
Lookin.....as all have said.......It's pretty easy and self explanatory once you get underneath it. The ONLY issue I noticed was a tendency for one of the front mount bolts to try and crossthread. BE CAREFUL of that.
Have fun and you'll love the change
Have fun and you'll love the change
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I'd also like to upgrade the suspension in my 97 coupe. Does it make sense to upgrade everything at the same time (springs, shocks, and sway bars)? Anything else I should do?
Plus, which parts are best? Z51? Z06? Bilstein? hotchkins? There's so many options!!! Anyone with a lot of experience want to make some recommendations? I simply want better performance and I can handle a stiff suspension, but I don't want it to be too harsh. When I go over any kind of dip while driving fast, the car seems to hit, almost like the springs are too soft.
Plus, which parts are best? Z51? Z06? Bilstein? hotchkins? There's so many options!!! Anyone with a lot of experience want to make some recommendations? I simply want better performance and I can handle a stiff suspension, but I don't want it to be too harsh. When I go over any kind of dip while driving fast, the car seems to hit, almost like the springs are too soft.
