Is it safe to assume that springs with ~ 250K miles will be near the end of their life span? I have spare springs of unknown mileage that look nicer (paint is better) but that might mean nothing. I guess mileage and use are the general determining factors. Difficult for the average shade tree mechanic to measure how work hardened the steel is?
On 1/25/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > With all this work I would consider replacing the springs. Unless they are > really in pristine condition. They are shot just from wear and with any rust > at all they are next in line for breaking. A broken spring can make for a > trip ender real fast, especially if it falls out and hits a car behind you. > > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- .... > This is my first time at this job, so have no real point of reference as to > what's "ok" or not,
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