C6 front spring on a C5.....
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C6 front spring on a C5.....
I was on the Hyperco web site viewing their offerings and noticed that their part number for a front spring (Track Series) on a C5 or C6 was the same. Found that curious so I then searched this and a few other forums asking if a C6 front spring would fit a C5. Seems there is general consensus that the rears will not work. The results were not consistent about the fronts, so I am posting here to see if anyone has a definitive answer to the question.
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That may not answer the question as the C6 and C5 spring rates will be different, which I expect, and would have different part numbers. But the springs may still actually be interchangeable as to physical size, mounting points, etc. So while lets say a C6 Z51 front spring may have a different part number, if it were interchangeable with a C5 you could use it and increase your front spring rate to 526LBS which is about the same as a C5 Z51/Z06 front spring of 525LBS.
The only reason I bring this up is that I have to replace a front spring on my 2000 Z51 and I found a C6 Z51 at a very good price. The seller is convinced that they are interchangeable and before buying it I was trying to be sure. I am sure the rears are not because as mentioned the entire rear cradle is different.
The only reason I bring this up is that I have to replace a front spring on my 2000 Z51 and I found a C6 Z51 at a very good price. The seller is convinced that they are interchangeable and before buying it I was trying to be sure. I am sure the rears are not because as mentioned the entire rear cradle is different.
