Coilovers vs composite leaf springs - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Norwegianmopar · 11-05-2021

Trying to decide wich route to go since our rear leaf spring is starting to delaminate and needs replaced.

Have read several articles and forum threads trying to figure it out, but find myself on the fence here.

As for coilovers I would probably go with DRM so we can keep the FX-3 shocks. Am I right when I say I think I read somewhere about someone making brackets for installing the DRM coilovers without having to machine the shocks?

Then there are several leaf springs to choose from, all with various stiffness. Ecklers have some, Hyperco others.

I don't want to sacrifice all comfort in the ride since we won't be doing any dragracing or autocrossing.

So, what are you guys thinking here? Hib had a pretty good argument for keeping the leaf spring in another thread, but then which type or brand would be the best choice?

Link to the thread:
http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=26226

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11-05-2021	#1
Norwegianmopar Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 346	Coilovers vs composite leaf springs Trying to decide wich route to go since our rear leaf spring is starting to delaminate and needs replaced. Have read several articles and forum threads trying to figure it out, but find myself on the fence here. As for coilovers I would probably go with DRM so we can keep the FX-3 shocks. Am I right when I say I think I read somewhere about someone making brackets for installing the DRM coilovers without having to machine the shocks? Then there are several leaf springs to choose from, all with various stiffness. Ecklers have some, Hyperco others. I don't want to sacrifice all comfort in the ride since we won't be doing any dragracing or autocrossing. So, what are you guys thinking here? Hib had a pretty good argument for keeping the leaf spring in another thread, but then which type or brand would be the best choice? Link to the thread: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=26226 Sent from my SM-G955F using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ Roy Martin 1994 ZR-1 #112 Admiral Blue/Black Dana 4:10 Aluminum flywheel Corsa exhaust Watson headers Haibeck chip 470 HP/399 RWHP 1991 ZR-1 #400 White/Red (SOLD) Dana 4:10 Powder coated engine Haibeck performance chip Borla exhaust