Front leaf spring cracked, need advice
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Instructor
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From: Bucks county PA
Front leaf spring cracked, need advice
My front leaf spring has a small cracked on the side. Does this need to be replaced asap? Or something that I just need to keep an eye on?
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From: Ventura County, Calif
They do break or delaminate so it isn't something to take lightly. If it was mine I would certainly replace it ASAP. But, are you sure it's a crack in the spring? Can you post a couple pics? Might be something not so terrible.
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Instructor
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From: Bucks county PA
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That looks like something hit it and caused a little damage, doesn't look like a typical crack, my opinion only.
I suggest you not worry about it but keep a close eye on it, like check once a month or more often if you can. If it doesn't change over the next 6 months I think you are okay.
But that is the general area where they typically fail.
Couple pics: (courtesy smooth72)
I suggest you not worry about it but keep a close eye on it, like check once a month or more often if you can. If it doesn't change over the next 6 months I think you are okay.
But that is the general area where they typically fail.
Couple pics: (courtesy smooth72)
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 178
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From: Bucks county PA
That looks like something hit it and caused a little damage, doesn't look like a typical crack, my opinion only.
I suggest you not worry about it but keep a close eye on it, like check once a month or more often if you can. If it doesn't change over the next 6 months I think you are okay.
But that is the general area where they typically fail.
Couple pics: (courtesy smooth72)
I suggest you not worry about it but keep a close eye on it, like check once a month or more often if you can. If it doesn't change over the next 6 months I think you are okay.
But that is the general area where they typically fail.
Couple pics: (courtesy smooth72)
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami Florida
Front leaf spring...
I have one in like new condition out of a 2011 grand sport 21k miles replaced with coil over shocks along with factory shock absorbers available as well if you feel uncomfortable and want to change them lmk.
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