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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 03:44 PM
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Anyone know the specs/size on the C8 OEM sways?

I would like to upgrade /install the AFE hollow lightweight units.

They seem like a great deal @ ~ 600 clams.
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https://afepower.com/afe-power-440-4...l-sway-bar-set

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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 10:23 AM
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AFE Sway bar rate compared to stock sway bar rate?
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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I called AFE.

They dont have much info or specs. Sways not available till Dec.2020
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 12:25 PM
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Without clear information on comparison to Base and z51 equipment, I am not interested. They should include weight comparison, and rate in each position or at least the top and bottom range. Otherwise, how could tell if it is worth it?

I do not understand vendors that don't include comparison information against stock, for performance parts.
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Racer X
Without clear information on comparison to Base and z51 equipment, I am not interested. They should include weight comparison, and rate in each position or at least the top and bottom range. Otherwise, how could tell if it is worth it?

I do not understand vendors that don't include comparison information against stock, for performance parts.

Im not interested yet too.

My car was in the shop for lowering the other day etc.
My mechanic said the oem sway bars were the biggest he had seen in a long time.
Bigger than both my Porsches etc.
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 03:35 PM
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I have comparison between our prototype sway bars and Z51 OEM written down somewhere. I'll find it and post it if anyone is interested.
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Originally Posted by Dane@LGmotorsports
I have comparison between our prototype sway bars and Z51 OEM written down somewhere. I'll find it and post it if anyone is interested.
I don't have my car yet, but I am interested. I prefer higher sway bar rates over higher spring rates for the street. I like adjustable bars for the same purpose. When I auto-crossed it was easy for me to change the sway bar heim joint position at the course in about 5 minutes. Changing springs would have been a real pain.
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Originally Posted by Dane@LGmotorsports
I have comparison between our prototype sway bars and Z51 OEM written down somewhere. I'll find it and post it if anyone is interested.
I expect aftermarket sways are going to be popular with 2021 owners as many will get the mag shocks without the Z51 suspension. Bound to be some people wanting a little less roll.
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Nice! A stiffer rear sway bar can reduce understeer.
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Seems like the more qualified drivers have found that trail braking into a corner has made the so called understeer a non issue on the C8

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