Monoleaf question

[Guest]

So i took my car to a few exhaust shops today to get prices on hanging my new exhaust, and one of the mechanics noticed that my monoleaf is splintering slightly on one end where it meets the "puck". He said that this definately needs to be replaced and that they run about $350 from a junkyard. Is this really a big deal, or can i get by without having to worry about it? Thanks

 

- Drew

[Guest TurboSedan]

mine was splintered slightly when i took it out (for coilovers). i don't think it's anything to worry about but then again i really don't know. $350 for a j/y monoleaf is just crazy. might as well get FFP coilovers. i wouldn't pay more than $50 or so for a good used one.

joshua

[sniperi311]

if you do the conversion from leaf to coil overs is it very hard, or has anyone ever done it?

[Guest TurboSedan]

the only hard part is removing the old monoleaf, which isn't THAT hard to do. the rest is very easy.

joshua

[sniperi311]

any welding, or any special tools needed, besides a lift, and are they strong?

 

 

and this is off the subject, but has anybody heard anything about the monoleaf spring that was supposed to be out or whatever from flex-a-form, and yes i did a search, couldnt find it on here

[Guest]

Back to the question at hand, is the splintering monoleaf a big problem?

[mfewtrail]

Back to the question at hand, is the splintering monoleaf a big problem?

 

If it's slightly cracked on the surface, I doubt it would pose a problem.