question about suspension part...
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question about suspension part...
edit: problem is that my rear leaf spring has somehow cracked...
this is the part in question:
i put my rear end up on ramps today so i can squirt the bushings and suspension parts with some grease to do away with the squeaking noises...
on to my question.. has anyone seen the big black bar that connects the rear left suspension to the rear right suspension? well, this is made from WOOD.. doesnt look like wood, but mine has a crack in it and you can clearly tell its wood. 1) y the F would they use wood on a suspension part 2) what is this part called 3) shoiud i replace it 4) how much and where can i find it?
thanks
this is the part in question:
i put my rear end up on ramps today so i can squirt the bushings and suspension parts with some grease to do away with the squeaking noises...
on to my question.. has anyone seen the big black bar that connects the rear left suspension to the rear right suspension? well, this is made from WOOD.. doesnt look like wood, but mine has a crack in it and you can clearly tell its wood. 1) y the F would they use wood on a suspension part 2) what is this part called 3) shoiud i replace it 4) how much and where can i find it?
thanks
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It sounds like you are describing the sway bars and I can't believe it is made of wood. 
There is a set of Z06 sway bars for sale in the parts section. I would jump on them and replace your cracked ones ASAP.
PS when you replace them cut them in half and post pictures of them.
There is a set of Z06 sway bars for sale in the parts section. I would jump on them and replace your cracked ones ASAP.PS when you replace them cut them in half and post pictures of them.
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It sounds like you are describing the sway bars and I can't believe it is made of wood. There is a set of Z06 sway bars for sale in the parts section. I would jump on them and replace your cracked ones ASAP.
PS when you replace them cut them in half and post pictures of them.
There is a set of Z06 sway bars for sale in the parts section. I would jump on them and replace your cracked ones ASAP.PS when you replace them cut them in half and post pictures of them.
this is a 1x4 piece of wood...
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pix.. this is the rear right side.. car isnt on jacks so this is the best pics i can get
the black bar in question:
location
the crack:
other angeles:
def not a sway bar...
car still drives straight...
dont know when this happened, saw it today for the first time
no wobbling anywhere...
any advice (other than the obvious replace it)..what is it, where can i find out, how much, etc etc.. thanks!
the black bar in question:
location
the crack:
other angeles:
def not a sway bar...
car still drives straight...
dont know when this happened, saw it today for the first time
no wobbling anywhere...
any advice (other than the obvious replace it)..what is it, where can i find out, how much, etc etc.. thanks!
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If I'm looking at what I think you are showing, that's the transverse mono leaf spring that holds the back of the car up!
It sure isn't wood but a very special plastic. I'm sure someone will be able to explain it's construction.
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It sure isn't wood but a very special plastic. I'm sure someone will be able to explain it's construction.
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It is going to need to be replaced. Contact Gene at GMPartsHouse (a supporting Vendor) and he can hook you up with an OEM leaf spring.
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that's the spring! made of a composite material sort of like a high tech fiberglass. it must have taken a heck of a shot to break like that. needs to be replaced asap. in the for sale forum would be the place to start looking
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Looking at the pictures again, I can't see any breaks. The spring seat on the one side makes it look like a break, but I don't think it is.
You said the car sits straight and it's not like it's low on one side, I think you have a good spring there and maybe jumped to a quick (but wrong) conclusion.
Find someone who is familiar with 'vettes and have him take a look.
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You said the car sits straight and it's not like it's low on one side, I think you have a good spring there and maybe jumped to a quick (but wrong) conclusion.
Find someone who is familiar with 'vettes and have him take a look.
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Looking at the pictures again, I can't see any breaks. The spring seat on the one side makes it look like a break, but I don't think it is.
You said the car sits straight and it's not like it's low on one side, I think you have a good spring there and maybe jumped to a quick (but wrong) conclusion.
Find someone who is familiar with 'vettes and have him take a look.
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You said the car sits straight and it's not like it's low on one side, I think you have a good spring there and maybe jumped to a quick (but wrong) conclusion.
Find someone who is familiar with 'vettes and have him take a look.
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i can definitely get a hold of some air tools...
could you please explain what the easy fix is? do i need to replace it with a new part, or somehow reinforce this one (perhaps with a metal plate on each side) and put it back in...
if a new part is needed, can you link me to one? thanks chief
could you please explain what the easy fix is? do i need to replace it with a new part, or somehow reinforce this one (perhaps with a metal plate on each side) and put it back in...
if a new part is needed, can you link me to one? thanks chief
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Have to agree with the other lads, get the spring replaced before it breaks the rest of the way!!!!
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i can definitely get a hold of some air tools...
could you please explain what the easy fix is? do i need to replace it with a new part, or somehow reinforce this one (perhaps with a metal plate on each side) and put it back in...
if a new part is needed, can you link me to one? thanks chief
could you please explain what the easy fix is? do i need to replace it with a new part, or somehow reinforce this one (perhaps with a metal plate on each side) and put it back in...
if a new part is needed, can you link me to one? thanks chief
Just look to the left.It's only a couple of bolts, pops right off and the new one will bolt right in. You can not "fix" the broken one.
Just call Gene or post a WTB in the F/S section. A lot of people upgrade this spring so you may find one that someone has sitting in their garage...
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