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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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I just installed Z06 sway bars on my '04 coupe and now i hear a noise coming from the front suspension when I drive. I looked and the front sway bar is touching the lower a arm on one side and really close on the other. Any ideas as to whats wrong or how I fix this?
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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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I don't know if you can install it backwards but it sounds like it may be the problem. I also put Z06 swaybars on my 04 and no problem with it hitting the A arms. Did you put the old and new side by side before the install to see that they were the correct ones?
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I did check the old and new side by side and they looked the same, except the Z06 was thicker obviously. I'll see if I can get some pictures.
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Then you must have mounted them wrong.
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Originally Posted by craig04c5
Then you must have mounted them wrong.
Just put C6 Z06's in mine a couple of nights ago, no issues.
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Just put C6 Z06's in mine a couple of nights ago, no issues.
sweet, i'll be joining you next weekend.
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