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Old Jul 18, 2019 | 02:31 AM
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Good Evening/Morning Folks,

So, I'm going to throw you all for a loop...I'm looking at the possibility of purchasing either a new, or used (no older than a 2016), Z51 car. However, considering the rough roads where I live, I'd like a softer suspension. Has anyone out there done the reverse of what most have done, and replaced their Z51 springs and shocks for non-Z51 units? I'm fine with staying with the Z51 sway bars. Any help would be really appreciated.

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Get one with mag ride and use Touring Mode on the rough stuff.
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Magride z51 has the softest springs out of all c7s.
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I agree with both guys here on the above statements.. Get the mag ride..
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Originally Posted by robert miller
Get the mag ride..
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Make sure you get the updated Chevy Performance suspension programming for $350 from the dealership, it improved the ride quality immensely in Tour and Track modes.
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Yes indeed, check this for sure. But the Z51 update does not change Track mode. Only Tour and Sport... but still worth getting done.

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Make sure you get the updated Chevy Performance suspension programming for $350 from the dealership, it improved the ride quality immensely in Tour and Track modes.
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