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Pedders SportsRyder Sway Bar Kit C5 / C6 Corvette (1997-2013)

SKU: PEDPED-803517
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$539.96
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$599.95
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Product Description

Sharpen the handling of your C5 or C6 Corvette with the Pedders SportsRyder Sway Bar Kit (PED-803517). Designed as a complete front and rear handling upgrade, this kit uses a large 35mm tubular front sway bar and 25.4mm adjustable rear sway bar to reduce body roll, improve turn-in response, and make the Corvette feel more stable and predictable during aggressive cornering.

Unlike suspension upgrades that rely on dramatically stiffer springs or dampers, sway bars primarily control lateral body movement during cornering. This allows the SportsRyder kit to noticeably improve handling response without introducing the significant increase in ride harshness often associated with more aggressive suspension setups. Pedders specifically designed the front and rear bar combination to maintain balanced handling characteristics rather than simply making the bars as stiff as possible.

For everything from a street-driven C5 to a track-focused C6 Z06, the SportsRyder kit is an excellent standalone handling upgrade and an ideal complement to performance shocks or coilovers.

Fitment Notes

  • Fits 1997–2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5
  • Fits 2001–2004 C5 Z06
  • Fits 2005–2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6
  • Fits C6 Base, Grand Sport, Z06 and applicable specialty models
  • Pedders lists Corvette applications across the full 1997–2013 model-year range for this kit.
  • Compatible with factory-style suspension as well as upgraded shock/coilover setups
  • Pedders highly recommends upgrading the front and rear end links to PED-424478
  • Two PED-424478 end-link kits are required to upgrade both axles.

Included

  • (1) 35mm tubular front sway bar
  • (1) 25.4mm adjustable rear sway bar
  • Front and rear sway bar bushings
  • Bushing lubricant
  • Installation hardware

Product Specs

  • Manufacturer: Pedders
  • Part Number: PED-803517
  • Series: SportsRyder
  • Front Sway Bar: 35mm tubular
  • Rear Sway Bar: 25.4mm tubular
  • Rear Adjustment: 3-position adjustable
  • Construction: Tubular
  • Finish: Pedders Red powder coat
  • Position: Front & Rear
  • Manufactured In: USA

Product Features

  • Reduced Body Roll – Increased roll stiffness keeps the Corvette flatter through corners for a more planted and confidence-inspiring feel.
  • Improved Turn-In Response – Reduces unwanted chassis movement to make steering inputs feel quicker and more precise.
  • Adjustable Rear Bar – Three adjustment positions allow you to fine-tune handling balance and alter the Corvette's understeer/oversteer characteristics.
  • Tubular Construction – Provides excellent torsional rigidity while minimizing unnecessary weight compared with similarly sized solid bars.
  • Street-Friendly Handling Upgrade – Improves chassis response without relying on dramatically stiffer springs that can negatively affect ride quality.
  • Complete Front & Rear Package – Matched bar sizing provides a balanced upgrade rather than changing only one end of the vehicle.

Why Upgrade?

One of the easiest ways to make a C5 or C6 Corvette feel more responsive is to reduce unnecessary body roll. The Pedders SportsRyder Sway Bar Kit increases roll stiffness at both ends of the car, allowing the suspension to remain more controlled during quick transitions and aggressive cornering.

The adjustable rear bar is particularly valuable because it gives the driver the ability to fine-tune the chassis balance. Changing the rear bar setting can alter how readily the rear of the Corvette rotates, allowing the setup to be tailored around your tires, suspension modifications, alignment, and driving style.

For a more comprehensive suspension package, these bars pair especially well with the Pedders eXtreme XA Coilovers you looked at previously. Pedders actually combines the PED-803517 sway bars, PED-161200 coilovers, and upgraded PED-424478 end links in its complete eXtreme XA suspension package.