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Old 01-20-2019, 09:01 AM   #15
Bob Bidonde
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Default Re: Front and Rear Spring Restoration

For a non-driver show car, rebuilding the springs is reasonable. For a driver, rebuilding original springs is a NO NO, and here is why:
> Remaining fatigue life is an unknown, and little can be done to enhance the remaining life;
> Failure of the main leaves while the car is in motion is dangerous because the springs are parts of the support system attaching the running gear to the car.
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