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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 12:37 PM
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Have been looking to upgrade the '04 coupe. Not raced but at times DRIVEN. Have looked at the Cultrag deal on '13 Z51 bars but have also found these on the auction site through a dealer, Steinjager J0015194 Front & Rear Sway Bars w/ HD End Links for 97-04 Corvette C5
A little more money but with free shipping and including new adjustable links, actually more cost effective.
Any thoughts from you all or if there is a better way to go in your opinion, please let me know.
Thank you for your time.
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by chasb4570
Have been looking to upgrade the '04 coupe. Not raced but at times DRIVEN. Have looked at the Cultrag deal on '13 Z51 bars but have also found these on the auction site through a dealer, Steinjager J0015194 Front & Rear Sway Bars w/ HD End Links for 97-04 Corvette C5
A little more money but with free shipping and including new adjustable links, actually more cost effective.
Any thoughts from you all or if there is a better way to go in your opinion, please let me know.
Thank you for your time.
Chas
buy the C6 Z51 Sway bars but please buy a high end shock to further advance the upgrade. Z06 are good when the shocks you are replacing are beyond junk. Spend the extra money on the best shocks you can or find a way how. Or settle for the lowest noticsble shock absorption rate.

I coukdnt believe how responsive the sway bars were. Felt like a brand new vette. The shocks... there 300 brand new. Spend another ANYTHING to get even the smallest upgrade. You’ll be glad you did.
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Old Jun 2, 2018 | 07:14 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts. Car is a F55 with 26,000 on the clock. Shocks still in good shape and it changes the feel of the car switching to sport from tour on the twisties. When the F55 shocks go, then a shock replacement will be in order. Might even go coil overs at that point for the best bang in handling.
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Thanks for your thoughts. Car is a F55 with 26,000 on the clock. Shocks still in good shape and it changes the feel of the car switching to sport from tour on the twisties. When the F55 shocks go, then a shock replacement will be in order. Might even go coil overs at that point for the best bang in handling.
Thanks again,
Chas
One thing I learned the hard way and immediatjy if you see a good deal on the forum jump on it. Even if your a little short at the moment find a way to get it. The second is this is not the car you can get away with anything less than premium quality bolt ons. This is my first Corvette and I love it. But I haven’t even scratched the surface of the car yet. Your welcome buddy. Good luck.
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