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Aug 30, 2011 | 01:23 PM

JR01C5

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From: Valrico Fla

Suspension

I'm looking to tighten up the suspension on my 118k mile c5. I replaced the the shocks with c6 z51 and it helped a little but it still feels a liilte loose. What else should I change out to help make the car feel tight.

Aug 30, 2011 | 01:37 PM

Bluefire

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From: Hillsboro OR

Larger sway bars and poly bushings.

Aug 30, 2011 | 10:27 PM

jeanlucpicard

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Get new MOOG end links, ball joints, VBP bow springs -800# front, 600# rear, T1 sway bars with solid aluminum end links. Bolt it all together, get an alignment and hit the track!

Sep 2, 2011 | 01:19 PM

JR01C5

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From: Valrico Fla

Thanks for the info! Since I'm on a budget looks like the c6 z06 sway bar's seems like the route to go.

Sep 2, 2011 | 02:18 PM

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From what I read in the past, the C6 Z51 sways were a better choice for a C5, unless you have a whole lot tire in the back... Also, make sure you replace the plastic endlinks (if equipped) with the metal ones.

Sep 2, 2011 | 02:33 PM

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From: Anthony TX

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Originally Posted by Gideon's_Test

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YES!!

Those C6 Z bars are B I G!!!!

The C6 Z51 bars a a lot better choice!

You can replace the rubber A arm bushings with some graphite impegenated poly bushings for a WHOLE LOT better feel! Your rubber bushings are probably like silly puddy by now!