C5 suspension upgrade question
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C5 suspension upgrade question
I have a ‘99 coupe with engine mods and I believe a 19 year old Z51 suspension package. 60k mileage. Recently did fender flares with 345’s. Lowered max on stock bolts. Getting a little drift in the rear and looking to tighten up the suspension . . . but can’t afford coil overs. Been reading different posts (I really enjoy reading this forum) and wondering if anyone has had a good experience with specific leaf spring, sway bar, shock packages with the 345 tires? Just want to tighten up the feel without getting divorced (my last project has me close).
Any advice from anyone that’s been down this street would be most welcomed.
Any advice from anyone that’s been down this street would be most welcomed.
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C6 Z06 shocks
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...%20c6z06shocks
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C6 Z51 sway bars
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...rs?parent=1001
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...%20c6z06shocks
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C6 Z51 sway bars
https://www.cultragfactoryparts.com/...rs?parent=1001
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Get in touch with Gene and let them know what you have and he will set you up with a combination thats going to be optimal for what you’re doing. He set me up with a C6Z51 sway bars which were fantastic, but the stock Z06 shocks I wasn’t crazy about them. had I had the money I would’ve upgraded to a higher caliber shock. Get with Jean and he’ll straighten you right out man
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Get in touch with Gene and let them know what you have and he will set you up with a combination thats going to be optimal for what you’re doing. He set me up with a C6Z51 sway bars which were fantastic, but the stock Z06 shocks I wasn’t crazy about them. had I had the money I would’ve upgraded to a higher caliber shock. Get with Jean and he’ll straighten you right out man
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A little how-to on the sway bar swap:
http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=16
http://ls1howto.com/index.php?article=16
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Just as Knewblewkorvett supplied in the links. You can wait for a sale if not in a rush, Labor day or Black Friday...
I did the Z51 front & rear Stabilizer bars & the Z06 shocks all around (noticeable difference for sure)
I have my eyes out for the z06 springs, I may complete the package as it looks like I will keep this car for many years to come.
I did the Z51 front & rear Stabilizer bars & the Z06 shocks all around (noticeable difference for sure)
I have my eyes out for the z06 springs, I may complete the package as it looks like I will keep this car for many years to come.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Just as Knewblewkorvett supplied in the links. You can wait for a sale if not in a rush, Labor day or Black Friday...
I did the Z51 front & rear Stabilizer bars & the Z06 shocks all around (noticeable difference for sure)
I have my eyes out for the z06 springs, I may complete the package as it looks like I will keep this car for many years to come.
I did the Z51 front & rear Stabilizer bars & the Z06 shocks all around (noticeable difference for sure)
I have my eyes out for the z06 springs, I may complete the package as it looks like I will keep this car for many years to come.