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Old May 10, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Default Suspension upgrade update.

As i mentioned in an earlier post, I ordered the suspension upgrade package from Patrick at gmpartshouse,which consisted of the c6z06 shocks and c6z51 sway bars with the steel end links as well.

The order with Patrick took place this past Tuesday early afternoon.
I recieved the parts today,Thursday afternoon. Amazing. The sway bars and bushing were in one box with bubble wrap on the ends, not a scratch on the bars. The shocks were in a seperate box in mint condition. Again, as someone mentioned earlier."as if i just picked them up at the Chevy dealer counter" Now to get them installed. Ken
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Great news, next time I will talk to Patrick at GMPartshouse.
Why don't you do the install yourself?
Make sure you lube the bushings to prevent any squeaks.
I'm sure you will enjoy the upgrade, I sure did!
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Originally Posted by 2004c5blackcoupe
Great news, next time I will talk to Patrick at GMPartshouse.
Why don't you do the install yourself?
Make sure you lube the bushings to prevent any squeaks.
I'm sure you will enjoy the upgrade, I sure did!
I am doing the install myself (with the help of a tech friend of mine with a lift) Too much on the plate this weekend, but next week for sure. As far as the bushings Patrick gave me the poly bushing upgrade at no charge.
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