C6 rear diff and suspension install

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Feb 25, 2017 | 10:56 PM

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As much researching I tried, never came across this information. My fault for not asking. Thanks for letting me know the length. It'll be fun getting it out and in again.

Since I haven't kept up with corvette tech for a while, what is the benefit of the C6 parts in the C5? This is a serious question. Are the C6 parts better for some reason?

Feb 25, 2017 | 11:09 PM

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The main reasons would be the TR6060 trans itself and the diff has 2 side mounts vs the c5 single in the middle

Feb 26, 2017 | 01:20 AM

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Since I haven't kept up with corvette tech for a while, what is the benefit of the C6 parts in the C5? This is a serious question. Are the C6 parts better for some reason?

my reason for doing this is because my 3:15 were whining and i got the entire rear suspension with 3.42 diff for 200.00.

the wheelbase is 1.2" longer for the c6. there is more suspension travel for better ride.

Feb 26, 2017 | 01:21 AM

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here are some pictures of the differential

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Feb 26, 2017 | 01:25 AM

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cradle and arm differences

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Feb 26, 2017 | 01:29 AM

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the offset mount. had to cut an angle off the front side to clear the cradle.

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Feb 26, 2017 | 09:46 AM

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I wouldn't necessarily say there's more suspension travel, the shocks are even the same.

the wheels are only pushed back about 5/8, and for the record you can use the c5 spindles, upper control arms and shocks.

Feb 26, 2017 | 10:40 AM

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I wanted to use the entire suspension. Car has 130k. Upper ball joints were worn out. I get to use the 2012 z06 spring. I reused my bilsteins. The suspension travel I read about.

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