Z06 Sway bars
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Z06 Sway bars
After reading several threads about how well the c5 handles after this upgrade is bolted on I have been convinced to do it to my own. My question is which sway bar should I use and what company? I read about the poly bushings fropm ecklers and I have already order them for both front and rear. I just need to know which sway bar to get and from where! Any suggestions or comments would be great. 
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Fred Beans Pontiac normally has the Z06 sway bars at a very good price. He is a forum vendor, so you can connect to his web site under the Parts section to the left.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Fred Beans Pontiac normally has the Z06 sway bars at a very good price. He is a forum vendor, so you can connect to his web site under the Parts section to the left.
That's where I got mine
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Check with Fred Beans. They price those items very reasonably. I just bought mine a few weeks ago.
IMO, the poly bushings are a wa$te of $$$; especially the rear bushing. Sure they work but you don't need 'em. The new Z06 bushings work perfectly.
You might have to shim the front mount clamp a little with four cheap washers if you use the Z06 bushings, but then you might not! Seems it is different for every installation.
Have fun! You'll love the feeling of driving in the curves after this mod.
..rickko..
IMO, the poly bushings are a wa$te of $$$; especially the rear bushing. Sure they work but you don't need 'em. The new Z06 bushings work perfectly.
You might have to shim the front mount clamp a little with four cheap washers if you use the Z06 bushings, but then you might not! Seems it is different for every installation.
Have fun! You'll love the feeling of driving in the curves after this mod.
..rickko..
Last edited by rickko; May 13, 2005 at 04:15 AM.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Fred Beans Pontiac normally has the Z06 sway bars at a very good price. He is a forum vendor, so you can connect to his web site under the Parts section to the left.
Hope you find what you want!
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Originally Posted by v.vet's C5
Yes....the Z06 bars are substantially larger. Bought mine from Gene at Fred Beans!! 
Got mine also from Fred Beans; best price in "town". Makes a fantastic difference in handling and cornering over the standard suspension. You'll not regret doing this mod!
