C6Z06 Sway Bars for a C5Z

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Jan 13, 2009 | 09:52 AM

p_dubya

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C6Z06 Sway Bars for a C5Z

Do they fit? I know the C6 Z51 sways are a direct replacement for the C5, i just want to make sure the Z06 sways will fit on my C5Z. I want to upgrade my suspension to C6Z shocks and C6 sways. i was going to go with the Z51 sways but I've got the opportunity to get some lightly used C6Z06 sways.

Is it recommended to replace the end links when replacing the sways?

Jan 13, 2009 | 11:02 AM

lionelhutz

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Yes they fit.

Replace the end links if you think they are worn. The studs should be fairly tight in the sockets and not just flop around.

Peter

Jan 13, 2009 | 04:19 PM

spiral04

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The Z06 shocks will work, but I believe the front sway is straight and there needs to be a dip in the bar to clear I believe the radiator? Someone else on the front sway??

Jan 14, 2009 | 02:38 PM

p_dubya

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I know the C6Z06 shocks will definetly work I just haven't heard of anybody installing the C6Z06 sway bar. I know some people have the C6 Z51 sway.

I just want to make sure the C6Z06 sway is a direct replacement for the C5Z.

Jan 14, 2009 | 02:56 PM

dmiz0420

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C6Z front sway bar works on my C5, same shape just bigger

Jan 14, 2009 | 09:21 PM

Gene Culley

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I believe the Z06 rear sway bar was an issue, but I don't know 100% sure.

Jan 15, 2009 | 12:02 AM

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There are a few guys here who claim they have them on their cars.

Code:

         front     rear
C6Z51    31mm      25.4mm
C6Z06    31mm      28mm
C5Z06    30mm      23.6mm

So, assume these are all made from about the same material and their resistance to twisting approximately scales with diameter. Then, looking at those diameters, you are basically adding a lot more rear swaybar to your car in proportion to the front swaybar change and will likely end up with over steer (ie the rear end will slide out first).

But then, what do I know, well besides the fact that over steer makes a car tricky to drive?

Peter

Jan 15, 2009 | 07:02 PM

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I have the C6 Z06 sways front and rear and '08 Z06 shocks. Didn't have any issues. If you're going with the shocks, I'd recommend making sure you get '08 Z06 shocks. They redesigned the rear shocks for '08 and I hear it was a vast improvement