Leaf spring separation?

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I don't know if anyone else has experienced this but I was installing my wheels yesterday and notice what appears to be my leaf spring separating.

Here's the view from the top:







It looks a lot worse from the rear/side:







I'm curious if this is just superficial or if it's something that needs to be addressed sooner than later? I figured I would measure it and keep an eye on it.

What are your thoughts?

[WVZR-1]

I'd say that sooner rather than later but I believe NOW might be more descriptive of the attention it needs. You need to determine what you would like to do.

Replace it with a take-off and there should be many available probably quite close, maybe consider the upgrade to a coil-over package or maybe even an after-market replacement and there are maybe a couple different choices there also. Decisions!

The spring should be an RHY code that would be '92 - '95 all ZR-1 and a '96 coupe with FE3. You might use that to shop maybe VBP or some others to gather a plan. Your season in Texas is already started I'd think so it's "time" and judging from the appearance in the snapshots, like I mentioned NOW.

If you deal with it now it's a minor inconvenience. If you just "keep an eye on it" it can and will likely bite you, it might not be just an inconvenience then. It could be catastrophic!

[Jim Nolan]

Years ago I had seen something close to this on 2 early 80's model front spring. The result of using strong engine cleaners (chemical).

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I found the same problem on mine 3 years ago when I was replacing my clutch. I called Marc Haibeck and he had a take off part that he sold me. Replacing the spring is a piece of cake. Get new bushings while you're at it. Good Luck

[CJ_ZR1]

Removed leaf springs from my car last week. I am in the process of installing coilovers. They look to be in good shape, let me know if you might be interested. I can take a few pics to send ya.

[Daniel_Mc]

Originally Posted by CJ_ZR1

Removed leaf springs from my car last week. I am in the process of installing coilovers. They look to be in good shape, let me know if you might be interested. I can take a few pics to send ya.

BTW CJ's springs are Z07 springs, it would be a nice upgrade.

Daniel

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1

I'd say that sooner rather than later but I believe NOW might be more descriptive of the attention it needs. You need to determine what you would like to do.

Replace it with a take-off and there should be many available probably quite close, maybe consider the upgrade to a coil-over package or maybe even an after-market replacement and there are maybe a couple different choices there also. Decisions!

The spring should be an RHY code that would be '92 - '95 all ZR-1 and a '96 coupe with FE3. You might use that to shop maybe VBP or some others to gather a plan. Your season in Texas is already started I'd think so it's "time" and judging from the appearance in the snapshots, like I mentioned NOW.

If you deal with it now it's a minor inconvenience. If you just "keep an eye on it" it can and will likely bite you, it might not be just an inconvenience then. It could be catastrophic!

I agree completely. I feel fortunate I noticed it BEFORE my trip to BG. It'd be stupid to not replace it before a long road trip. It's not worth the gamble.

Thanks, guys.