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Old 05-25-2013, 08:53 PM   #3
mr48chev
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Re: Original Springs Question

I'd have to agree with Mknittlev (hey I got that right first try) 100%. From reworking mine and others in the past you want to pay close attention to the eyes in the springs where the bushings go through and to the areas where the springs rub on the spring above them.

I've seen too many main leaves that guys let go way too far before deciding to rebuild them and the bushing has worn through and the pin has worn into the eye of the main leaf ruining it. I've also had to throw away springs that one leaf has worn into the spring above it so far that you can't dress the marks out and still have enough metal left to have the spring be good. If the springs are basically in good shape but need to be rebushed, cleaned up and maybe rearched have at it.
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