[Z06] Front Leaf Spring

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Apr 21, 2010 | 11:22 PM

btdunn49

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Front Leaf Spring

OK, Oil change today and I saw that I have got a crack in my front leaf spring. Got a couple of questions. Note: my Z is a daily driver.

1) Replacement options...OEM or any aftermarket.

2) Anyone know who actually made the spring to start with or who makes them now? I am sure GM out-sourced that.

3) Can't seem to find anthing but Z51 Springs online...what gives.

Thanks for the help!

Apr 21, 2010 | 11:31 PM

MTPZ06

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You can find good used ones in the parts for sale section with guys who installed coil overs...or you could go with your own set of coil overs.

Apr 21, 2010 | 11:45 PM

Texan1Z06

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Originally Posted by btdunn49

call your GM parts guy. I'm sure you don't want to put on a used one. It would be nice to know if they have them and how much they are.

Apr 22, 2010 | 12:10 AM

Torch FRC

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Mine too

Apr 22, 2010 | 11:19 AM

btdunn49

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Anyone know which Hyperco spring, street or track, is closest to the OEM for the Z06?

Apr 22, 2010 | 11:59 PM

TheDVS1

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Originally Posted by btdunn49

Anyone know which Hyperco spring, street or track, is closest to the OEM for the Z06?

Street. I'm considering them too.

Apr 23, 2010 | 01:28 AM

MTPZ06

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Street. I'm considering them too.

Those things retail for like $600ea

If you do front and rear, and then you'll want some decent shocks like Bilstein sports for $300...and now you're in coil over territory...I'm just sayin.

Apr 25, 2010 | 02:35 AM

longdaddy

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•C5 Z06: 526# Front, 714# Rear

•C6 Z06: 531# Front, 782# Rear

•C6 Z51: 526# Front, 645# Rear

•T1 (C6): 582# Front, 850# Rear

•C6 Base: 420# Front, 657# Rear (VBP: 400-420 F / 600-620 R)

•T1 (C5): 582# Front, 793# Rear

•Hyperco HPS (Street): 565# Front (12405HPS), 765# Rear (12406HPS)

•Hyperco HPT (Track/Solo): 625# Front (12407HPT), 850# Rear (12408HPT)

•VBP Sport 990# Front, 650# Rear

•VBP Extreme 1050# Front, 855# Rear