Date:         Sun, 25 Jan 2015 12:02:55 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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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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Neil n

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