C5 Z51 Rear Sway Bar Links

[Tom R.]

In prepping my 2000 Z51-optioned Corvette for the Clemson regional, I noted that the rear Z51 sway bar links are not mentioned in the TIMJG. In researching service replacements, I found that the originals have been discontinued and replaced by the later GM# 20822934 rear sway bar links. I've uploaded an image to show the Z51 option rear sway bar links.

What have other 2000 owners found with their rear sway bar links?

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[John S.]

Tom, I’ve replaced the sway bar links on a couple of cars for friends. We used the modern replacement links made by Moog and were very satisfied with the quality, fit and function. The originals were a great lightweight design but unfortunately didn’t last very long and as you stated were discontinued. Good luck with judging at your Regional.

[Joe L.]

The original rear sway bar links for 2000 Corvettes with FE3 suspension (part of Z51 suspension) were GM #10424745. These were also used for 2001 with FE7 suspension. I do not show that FE7 was used after 2001 for C5 Corvettes even though Z51 remained available.




GM #10423035 links was used for 97-01 Corvettes with standard suspension and GM #10435298 was used for 02-03 Corvettes with standard suspension. Both of these as well as the 10424745 mentioned above were replaced by the GM #20822934 sometime after 2005 but I do not have an exact date. The 20822934 were also used for C6 Corvettes.




The 20822934 had a forged or cast aluminum body. I don't know the configuration of the other part numbers mentioned above. However, I would be surprised if they were of plastic construction.