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Old 12-22-2017, 04:13 AM   #6
Ford Acar
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Default Re: Front springs: why are they wrapped with rubber ?

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Originally Posted by wkuehnis View Post
The main reason, why I will remove it: To legalize and drive the car in switzerland, I have to go through our vehicle control. I think, I have no chance, if they see this strange wrapped package under my car
I once had a 1927 Rolls Royce that had leather gaiters on the F and R springs. These were oil lubricated and gave a remarkably comfortable ride. I suspect that the springs on your car were treated on the same principal.
Ross
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