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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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I want to upgrade the stock sway bars on my '01 coupe with the F45 suspension. I was thinking about the C6 Z51 bars, seeing that this is not a track car, and I just want it a little stiffer in the turns.

Who has the best deals and is good to work with. I would like to use a forum vendor.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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I just installed some C5 ZO6 bars with the metal end links and that was an improvement. I installed some used bars and am happy with them.
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TR6speed
I want to upgrade the stock sway bars on my '01 coupe with the F45 suspension. I was thinking about the C6 Z51 bars, seeing that this is not a track car, and I just want it a little stiffer in the turns.

Who has the best deals and is good to work with. I would like to use a forum vendor.
http://www.gmpartshouse.com/
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Post a WTB on the C6 Parts forum..........many upgrade from the Z51 to other parts. That is where I got my C6 Z51 shocks
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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I just picked up some used ones today from a forum member.

If you want to get some used ones, as jprich stated, put a request in from the c6 guys.

If buying new, Gene at gm parts house has the best prices and service. $201.25 for the full set and they are doing a free upgrade to poly bushings. http://www.gmpartshouse.com/c5partslist.html
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Old Apr 6, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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That is the way to go! Best bang for the buck!
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