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Mar 16, 2008 | 05:22 PM

chazc6

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Which spring is softer?

Hi, i'm trying to find out which C6 base model non Z51 has the softer springs. Is it the soft ride springs on the C6 base model non Z51 automatic trans, or is it the soft ride springs on the C6 base model non Z51 C6 manual trans?

Mar 17, 2008 | 02:58 AM

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Mar 17, 2008 | 11:22 AM

chazc6

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Thanks
That was cool sending the chart,

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Mar 17, 2008 | 11:30 AM

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Do you know if the C6 T1 is the manual trans base model?
Is the C6 base model with the 420 rate a auto trans?

Mar 17, 2008 | 11:52 AM

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There are a choice of 6 springs. My guess would be which ever chassis is the lightest between the auto Vs manual trans, that seems to be the difference I show.

Leaf Spring
Front Suspension
Leaf Spring
Manual Trans
5 - Ride & Handling Suspension. 15233398
5 - Sport Suspension 15233396
5 - Soft Ride Suspension 15233397

Auto Trans
5 - Ride & Handling Suspension. 15233399
5 - Sport Suspension 15233400
5 - Soft Ride Suspension 15233398
Rear Suspension
Spring
Manual Trans
5 - Soft Ride Suspension 15233388
5 - Sport Suspension 15233387
5 - Ride & Handling Suspension. 15233386
5 - Special Suspension 15233392
Auto Trans
5 - Soft Ride Suspension 15233390
5 - Sport Suspension 15233389
5 - Ride & Handling Suspension. 15233388

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Mar 17, 2008 | 03:31 PM

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anyone swapped out a front spring yet on a C6? Looking to stiffen the front and just trying to gauge the level of difficulty.

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:52 PM

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anyone swapped out a front spring yet on a C6? Looking to stiffen the front and just trying to gauge the level of difficulty.

Current issue of 'Vette' magazine has a write up. Book time is 1.6 hrs.

Looks to be rather easy.

Drop one lower control arm, measure trim height, unbolt the spring and slide out.

Gonna be doing mine very shortly .....

Mar 17, 2008 | 05:39 PM

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Have a set of Z06 springs I want to swap out with my '08 Z51's. Anybody done this and find the rears too stiff?

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Mar 17, 2008 | 08:37 PM

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anyone swapped out a front spring yet on a C6? Looking to stiffen the front and just trying to gauge the level of difficulty.

I replaced the springs on my 05 C6 in my driveway, its not as difficult as it seems, 1.15 hour to 1.45 is about what it takes, i thought it was easier to disconnect the lower ball joint, take the shocks, swaybar links a loose, it takes the tension off the spring. BE CAREFUL, ALWAYS REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST.

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Mar 17, 2008 | 08:42 PM

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Thanks for the list of springs, I was wondering if the numbers were for the C5 or C6?

Mar 17, 2008 | 08:53 PM

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Thanks for the list of springs, I was wondering if the numbers were for the C5 or C6?

C6, isn't that what you asked for.

Mar 17, 2008 | 11:26 PM

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C6, isn't that what you asked for.

Yes thank you , the reason why i ask is the numbers engraved on my C6springs don't match any of those, my front has 22171750 and the rear has 22200944, the labels are not on neither one an they probably have the correct numbers on them.

Mar 18, 2008 | 06:02 AM

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The numbers engraved in the springs aren't the part numbers. The part numbers are on a tag attached to the spring.

Your # 22171750 corresponds to pt# 15233396 and 22200944 is pt# 15233387. At least that's what I have on my springs and those pt.#'s match my list for the sport suspension front & rear with the manual. The Z06 have different numbers BTW.

Mar 18, 2008 | 06:11 AM

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Which springs are in a car with F55 adjustable suspension?

Mar 18, 2008 | 09:53 AM

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Thanks again i appreciate all the help you given me.

Mar 18, 2008 | 10:05 AM

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Hey GlenB
Would you know which part numbers on the list you sent matches the softest rate spring for the front and rear? and how can i get the part numbers that correspond with number on the list? Sorry i hope i'm not giving you a headache.

Mar 18, 2008 | 10:07 AM

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Hey GlenB
Would you know which part numbers on the list you sent matches the softest rate spring for the front and rear? and how can i get the part numbers to correspond with number on the list? Sorry i hope i'm not giving you a headache.

Mar 18, 2008 | 11:00 AM

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Hello
How can find the part number for the softest rate front & rear spring?

Mar 18, 2008 | 04:42 PM

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man some guys on this forum know their sheet

Mar 18, 2008 | 05:05 PM

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In days past it was determined by engine/suspension/options/

To be exact you would need to contact a Chebby dealer.

My best guess would be a manual with 1LT option as the softest spring.

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