usmc2141

Just what the title says, is this normal ? I am not sure what the wear on these springs looks like but that to me looks like beginning of a very shitty situation if that things snaps. Cracks propagate as far as I know and it does not look like it will get any better lol
Has anyone experienced something similar?

Unreal

Not normal. I would not drive the car until it is replaced.

DaOtherOne

MTPZ06

Agree its not normal, but I have witnessed this before. Don't drive it like that. Check in here to see if there's anyone selling a take off spring (hopefully local to you)...many people do when they go to coilovers.



Edit: Here, this guy has a rear spring for sale from an 08 C6Z: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-f-and-r.html

For $120 shipped, I'd snag that like yesterday if I were you.

geno01

Anyone know what might have caused this?

MTPZ06

Pothole or drop off a curb maybe?

usmc2141

Yeah the roads here in Suckrament are fkn awful. Potholes out the bunns. Other side has the crack in similar manner just a bit smaller. I noticed the how it goes right down the "mold" line which makes me wonder if its a factory defect....

Mr. Gizmo

potholes, defective in the manufacture process, hole shots at the drag strip with drag radials. I would be inclined to think hard launches with drag radials.

howl

I had mine crack on an '09 ZR1. As original owner I can tell you no drag racing, never dropped the clutch, no potholes or curb drops. Was told they do that so,etimes with age.

tdeweese

I agree, hard launches and wheel hop, mine broke at only 4000 miles on car from previous owner. Found it several years ago when I bought the car and replaced it with a new one. All good since. I always wondered if lowering them down all the way on stock bolts played a role as well. I now run mine about 3 turns from all the way down.

986_C6

Dang! Another thing I need to check. Good catch by the way op.