C6 Z51 sway bars on C5
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As long as you do nohting more than replace them, it should not effect the alignment.
If you take off any of the 'a' arms at the wheels, you'll then need an aliignment.
If you take off any of the 'a' arms at the wheels, you'll then need an aliignment.
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The C6 Z51 sway bars will be a nice upgrade to your car.
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I would certainly be happy to help you out with that kit. Please click on my C5 suspension upgrade sale thread.
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I got mine from Gene as well. Word of warning. My sways rubbed on my cradle. The cradle steps out a tiny bit just outside of the bushing mounts. The fatter C6 Z51 swaybar rubbed in those locations. I made a pair of shims to step the bushings/sways off the cradle to clear those spots so it doesn't rub anymore. I know others have had the same problem so keep an eye on it.
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I put C6Z but corrected it to say C6Z51. I went from C5 Z51 sways to the C6 Z51he sways. So would the C6 Z06 been a better choice?
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Gene: So if I change to the Z51 bars, do I have to worry about rubbing or not? If so, is there a fix? I have read good things about this, but I don't want to do this supposedly straight-up, bolt-on upgrade and then have a problem. I have an '04.