Cracked Transverse Leaf
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Cracked Transverse Leaf
Hey guys, I have a 98 coupe. I recently realized that the front leaf spring was cracked and I have had a vibration in the front end from 70- mph to about 95. Do you think this has anything to do with the leaf? Thanks!
Drifting
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I doubt that a cracked leaf spring would cause vibration. However, I wouldn't be driving 95 mph to check it out. You should be able to pick up a stock take-off for next to nothing and make it safe.
Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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Check out the parts for sale section. I'm assuming that you have a base suspension. If so, there are probably hundreds sitting in storage w/ so many folks upgrading their stock setups.
Where are you located?
P.S. -Here's an upgrade, for 'ya. Front and rear Z51 springs for $200 plus shipping.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-bilstein.html
Where are you located?
P.S. -Here's an upgrade, for 'ya. Front and rear Z51 springs for $200 plus shipping.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...-bilstein.html
Last edited by BanditDude; Jan 25, 2010 at 06:55 PM.
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Drifting
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Melting Slicks
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These fiberglass springs will crack if you whack a pothole hard enough with just one front tire...be ware.
Good luck,
Donnie
