Need some help with a suspension issue
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From: Long Island ny
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Need some help with a suspension issue
I have had my C-5 vert for 6 months now and I love everything about it except the tendency of the body to lean on curves. Mine is the soft ride suspension and it has been suggested that I install Z06 sway bars to eliminate the lean.
I'm wondering what the forum thinks about this and what other alternatives are out there that will not "toughen" the ride.
Thanks.
I'm wondering what the forum thinks about this and what other alternatives are out there that will not "toughen" the ride.
Thanks.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I installed ZO6 bars on my 98! They helped take out alot of the lean! I got them off of the C5 parts for sale for a LOT less than new and a LOT LOT less than some of the prices that the aftermarket people want for their bars! The metal end links alone made a huge difference!
They are a GOOD investment and you will see a very good improvement!
BC
They are a GOOD investment and you will see a very good improvement!
BC
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
I have to agree. Anyone I've known who installed the Z06 sways, have had nothing but positive experiences. But do what YOU like! 
Hope this helps.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Thanks, I see them on GMparts direct for $186.00 or so. Does that sound reasonable?
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...ber=Z06STABKIT
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...ber=Z06STABKIT
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You can get them from one of the forum dealers as well.
I installed Hotchkis sway bars last year and it made a world of difference in the handling without changing the ride one bit.
Go for the Z bars and the metal endlinks - they are a bargain.
I installed Hotchkis sway bars last year and it made a world of difference in the handling without changing the ride one bit.
Go for the Z bars and the metal endlinks - they are a bargain.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
I got mine from Fred Bean's for $230 shipped they are a forum vendor here. So it all depends on if your paying taxes or shipping on top of the price.
And yes they are worth the price. It's made a wonderful difference in the cornering capabilities.
And yes they are worth the price. It's made a wonderful difference in the cornering capabilities.
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Originally Posted by Patches
You can get them from one of the forum dealers as well.
I installed Hotchkis sway bars last year and it made a world of difference in the handling without changing the ride one bit.
Go for the Z bars and the metal endlinks - they are a bargain.
I installed Hotchkis sway bars last year and it made a world of difference in the handling without changing the ride one bit.
Go for the Z bars and the metal endlinks - they are a bargain.
Hotchkis and Bilstein...... 
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From: Jacksonville Florida
Originally Posted by Neablas
so, what about people with the Z51 suspension, could I also benefit from the z06 sways as well?
I've got the Z51 package, and yes the upgrades do wonders.