1988 Corvette Broken Front Leafspring Mount

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Nov 17, 2023 | 04:35 PM

SynthwaveVette

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1988 Corvette Broken Front Leafspring Mount

Just recently got my Vette up in the air for an alignment and noticed that the leaf spring mount as snapped in half, any ideas on how to replace these, and how easy it would be?

Nov 17, 2023 | 04:52 PM

ChumpVette

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The tough part is getting access up top to secure the bolt head while you undo the nut. You will need to support the leaf spring to allow the spring to move up and allow tension to be removed from the mount.

If you need one or both mounts I have some for sale. I can include the nuts and bolts.

Nov 18, 2023 | 06:37 AM

SynthwaveVette

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Thank you! Just wondering if you know where exactly the bolt head on the top is, and if I can get to it from up top. Also how much would it be for just one mount and a pair of the nuts and bolts?

Nov 18, 2023 | 06:53 AM

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You can feel up above there and get a wrench on it. Not as hard as it looks. And there should be plenty of tension on that spring to just pop the old retainer off and bolt the new one in its place

Nov 18, 2023 | 05:31 PM

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I am pretty sure I have one of those I can sell, just PM me.

Nov 18, 2023 | 07:00 PM

ChumpVette

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Thank you! Just wondering if you know where exactly the bolt head on the top is, and if I can get to it from up top. Also how much would it be for just one mount and a pair of the nuts and bolts?

Here is a cradle from a 92-96, engine mounts are different, but the hole locations are the same. I’ll do 20 shipped for the mounts and bolts.

Nov 19, 2023 | 07:43 AM

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^^^^^^^^That's a very generous offer from ChumpVette, I would highly suggest you take him up on this, he's practically giving them to you, and after he spends the time to package them and get them shipped....he is giving them to you!!!! $20 for parts and 20 minutes to install....problem solved👍