Thoughts on USED springs

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Mar 27, 2006 | 09:08 PM

97BlackStang

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Thoughts on USED springs

Just wondering if its a good idea or something one should stay away from.

Mar 27, 2006 | 09:18 PM

antiv6

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RE: Thoughts on USED springs

i dont see why it would matter, unless they have a lot of miles on them or they are cut

Mar 27, 2006 | 09:36 PM

Twister

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RE: Thoughts on USED springs

it is a suspension componant that is in constant use, even sitting still

Mar 27, 2006 | 11:13 PM

waxyourboard

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RE: Thoughts on USED springs

They say springs never get deformed. At least, that's what I heard when I was looking at suspension for my '67 (original springs, 39 years old, 130k miles). Leaf springs are a different story, but I'd say for a set of coil springs, go for it.

Mar 28, 2006 | 02:37 AM

Twister

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RE: Thoughts on USED springs

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ORIGINAL: waxyourboard

They say springs never get deformed. At least, that's what I heard when I was looking at suspension for my '67 (original springs, 39 years old, 130k miles). Leaf springs are a different story, but I'd say for a set of coil springs, go for it.

wrong, I have seen coil springs give out, they expand