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2003 Corvette Z06 Suspension Kit - Low and Pfast!

2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
With the shocks in place,... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
With the shocks in place, the Pfadt sway bar can now be placed. At 32mm in diameter, it certainly looks beefy, but is actually quite lightweight, thanks to its hollow construction. These bars also feature high-quality zinc coating for corrosion resistance. Pfadt includes polyurethane bushings for low noise, but also offers pillow blocks for full-race applications.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
The splined ends of the sway... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
The splined ends of the sway bars are mated to these arms. Constructed of 6061 anodized aluminum, the arms are equipped with multiple adjustment holes to allow the user to dial in the desired amount of understeer (or oversteer).
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
The adjustable end of the... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
The adjustable end of the arm is attached to the lower control arm with these steel end links. Featuring Teflon-lined spherical bearings, Pfadt's end links eliminate a significant weak point in GM's original design.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
Moving to the rear of the... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
Moving to the rear of the car, Lovell removed the sway bar and shock.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
He also removed the toe link... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
He also removed the toe link to gain a little space to maneuver the components.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
As with the front, the rear... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
As with the front, the rear coilover simply drops into place.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
Lovell next lifted the rear... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
Lovell next lifted the rear sway bar into place and bolted it up with the polyurethane bushings.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
The rear sway-bar arms attach... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Suspension Installation
The rear sway-bar arms attach in the same manner as the fronts. The splines ensure that there will be no slippage. Four adjustment holes make for generous tuning possibilities.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Swaybar
The bright, zinc-coated rear... 
   
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2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Pfadt Swaybar
The bright, zinc-coated rear bar provides a little eye candy for those following March around the track or across town.
2003 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Alignment

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