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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Replacing the shocks would be my suggestion. It seems to be the consensus for all models of the C6 (base, Z51, Z06) except for the F55 fans.

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adding a tunnel plate and poly bushings also will complete the job
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adding a tunnel plate and poly bushings also will complete the job
I haven't done the tunnel plate, but does it really make a big difference? Thanks in advance.

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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by oldmansan
Replacing the shocks would be my suggestion. It seems to be the consensus for all models of the C6 (base, Z51, Z06) except for the F55 fans.

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What's a good brand?
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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The Konis and Bilsteins seem to be the choice of many for fairly low $.

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Originally Posted by BlackMoon
What's a good brand?
I went w/ the Pfadts there the most expensive but the nice thing is they are adjustable w/o even jacking up the car so is you like to track the car on the weekends it a quick change system just reach in and turn the ****.
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Originally Posted by ejbarre
Part #s
10323434 Front Z51 Sway Bar
10339124 Rear Z51 Sway Bar
10387838 (2) Front Insulators
15241135 (2) Rear Insulators.
How much should this be$$$
How much better does cornering improve on stock c6 auto
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I was told that the Pfadts bushings on some cars can pop and make large noises. A major forum seller tech talked me into Z51 sways and stock bushings.
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If you want to do shocks, I can vouch for the Koni FSD's. They function as advertised.
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Originally Posted by biggums
I was told that the Pfadts bushings on some cars can pop and make large noises. A major forum seller tech talked me into Z51 sways and stock bushings.
the pfadt bushings must be greased properly when you install them then they won't make any noise. and they make a dig difference over the stock bushings.
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Does anyone know what comes on the Z06?
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Originally Posted by biggums
I was told that the Pfadts bushings on some cars can pop and make large noises. A major forum seller tech talked me into Z51 sways and stock bushings.


My Pfadt Bushings have been in for 1.5 years (12,000 mi) with no noise or other problems. I did grease them with the supplied grease per the instructions.
The poly bushings really enhance the Z51 sways, and they are only $30.
The suspension feels much tighter.
I highly recommend them.
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