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Apr 22, 2011 | 08:19 AM

MR.G.

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C-5 Sway Bars

I sold my C-6 coupe and recently purchased a 1998 c-5 Vert. I am not totally familiar with it yet. Will the sway bars from a c-6 work on my 98 c-5? What about struts?
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Apr 22, 2011 | 09:59 AM

Bill Curlee

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STRUTS?????????????? No struts on a C5 or C6. They use shocks and tranvers fiberglass springs.

Yes the C5 and C6 shocks are the same. The BEST C6 shock for a C5 are the C6 ZO6 shocks and the C6 sway bars are the c6 Z-51 bars.

Apr 22, 2011 | 10:01 AM

lucky131969

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Originally Posted by MR.G.

I sold my C-6 coupe and recently purchased a 1998 c-5 Vert. I am not totally familiar with it yet. Will the sway bars from a c-6 work on my 98 c-5? What about struts?
Thanks

Yes the sway bars will fit. There are no struts on a C5/6.

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Apr 22, 2011 | 02:41 PM

melvingregory

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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee

I agree on the combination, that's what I have on my 98 vert along with C6 Z06 OEM wheels and the handling was noticeably improved.

Apr 22, 2011 | 09:49 PM

Gene Culley

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Bill is certainly right and we would be happy to help you out with the C6 Z06 shocks and C6 Z51 sway bars.

Apr 23, 2011 | 10:17 AM

mophead

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Originally Posted by Gene Culley

Bill is certainly right and we would be happy to help you out with the C6 Z06 shocks and C6 Z51 sway bars.

I just put this exact upgrade on my 2000 last night. Excellent upgrade. Do the metal links also! My plastic link on the front sway bar passenger side was broken. Took a short ride after finishing last night and the difference is very noticeable.

Thanks Gene!

Apr 23, 2011 | 10:19 AM

dankhts

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recently installed C6 Z51 shocks and sways on my '02 vert - simple and straight forward, a world of improvement over stock

Apr 23, 2011 | 04:58 PM

bighank

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Used C5 Z51 bars and C5 Z06 shocks on my 98

I have heard that C6 Z06 shocks and sways might give you a ride that is too stiff. That said if you already have C6 bars use them and see how you like it. In any case ditch the plastic end links and go with metal. What a difference. The shocks seemed to make more difference than the sways. Did it in 2 stages, shocks first.

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Apr 23, 2011 | 08:27 PM

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Why the C6Z shocks, but not the C6Z swaybars?

Apr 23, 2011 | 08:42 PM

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Bill Curlee

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Unless you have some very wide tires, it isnt as efficient as smallar bars. You will lift a wheel in a turn

Apr 23, 2011 | 09:14 PM

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mcm95403

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Originally Posted by Wadoka

Why the C6Z shocks, but not the C6Z swaybars?

The C6Z rear bay is WAY stiffer than the front bar due to the preference of the main guy who helped develop the package. For most drivers it's not the best feeling setup, hence the preference for the C6Z51 bars.