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Leaf spring question

Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Are the C5 Z51 springs the same as C5 ZO6 springs? Thanks for all help.
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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the Front springs are the same, but the Z06 rear springs are stiffer, a quick search will result in all the spring rates
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Here is a thread from a few years back about the base and Z06 springs that has some good info:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...nces-pics.html

Z51 will be between base and Z06......
Thanks for the info Ive decided to go with Z06 springs
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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I've got a set of C5 Z06 springs I took off my race car if you are interested. PM me.
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