Date:         Mon, 19 Apr 1999 19:49:40 EDT
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From:         Brian Doss <BDOSS24046@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Coil Spring Re-Do Caution
Comments: To: steve@schwenk-law.com, rfergus@richmond.infi.net,
          stuart@cobaltgroup.com
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I just reinstalled my redone front coil springs which I had done at Mid-West
Spring.  I was very satisfied with their service etc... however, I wanted to
pass along two words of advice.  Firstly, if you don't advise them, your
springs will be returned to you sandblasted to bare metal.  This is fine if
you don't mind painting them yourself, but for a few bucks they will powder
coat them for you.  Secondly, measure your springs in the installed state
carefully and don't underestimate Mid-West's ability to increase their oompf.
 I think I did a little bit, now Queequeg looks like he is popping a
perpetual wheelie.  But actually that's probably OK because with two adults
up front the bus sits perfectly level.  Also, while I was at it, I put in a
set of KYB shocks, and I think the ride was significantly improved as
compared to the Gabriel shocks that were in it.