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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Is it possible to remove the Z51 suspension parts and replace them with stock spec parts? Any idea of the costs to do this? Any recommendations or suggestions?

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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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It is possible you might be able to find someone to trade you, if I had stock suspension I'd do it. Why do you want to change it?
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 01:45 AM
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Why would you want to do that? Z51 is a much better setup in every way, even ride.
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Originally Posted by ICaughtVetteFever
Why would you want to do that? Z51 is a much better setup in every way, even ride.
It's a desirable setup. If you ever sell the car, I would bet you would get more $ if you left your Z51 suspension in place.

I really have nothing but good things to say about my Z51 suspension.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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Is it possible to remove the Z51 suspension parts and replace them with stock spec parts? Any idea of the costs to do this? Any recommendations or suggestions?

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O.L.
I would gladly trade the springs with you.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Why would you want to??????
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Originally Posted by Old Lt
Is it possible to remove the Z51 suspension parts and replace them with stock spec parts? Any idea of the costs to do this? Any recommendations or suggestions?

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O.L.
Where are you located? I have the springs and shocks. I threw away the sway bars but you might want to keep those anyway.
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Where are you located? I have the springs and shocks. I threw away the sway bars but you might want to keep those anyway.
Bingo, there's the parts you need to do the swap, this forum is so great.
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