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Old Aug 30, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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I am considering changing my base suspension to the Z51 suspension. I know changing shocks and sway bars are easy but was wondering how hard it is to change the springs and is it worth it? Thanks
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anyone?
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I started with Z51 and went Z06. If I were you I would skip Z51
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I started with Z51 and went Z06. If I were you I would skip Z51
Then you'd know how much trouble changing springs is. Please provide teh info, I'd like to know as well :yesnod:
I'm thinking about swapping in either Z51 or Z06 springs on my selective ride control softie.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 02:56 AM
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A spring change is pretty easy, I documented it here: http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=20

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Thanks for the info, it looks easier than I thought. :seeya
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jimx: Once again your site provides excellent instructions. I'm not sure if I'll do this myself or not, but I may go from FE1 to FE3 springs since I've already done the sway bars and Bilsteins. :cheers:
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