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Can stored springs lose lift?
I'm "upgrading" my suspension from a Sentra SE springs to Sentra SE-R
springs - I've found a set that a gent has stored in his garage from 1997. I thought I had read somewhere that suspension springs can lose their ability to lift if stored for a long period of time, and a search of Google/Usenet doesn't come up with much either way. The springs themselves look to be in good shape, not cracked or any visible damage. He took off these springs to upgrade his suspension to Eibach springs and aftermarket struts. Is it safe to buy springs stored for such a long time? Regards, Neurowiz |
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Unless the springs were stored in such a way that they were unduly
mechanically or thermally stressed, or were subject to corrosion, then there should be no loss of their properties. |
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> Is it safe to buy springs stored for such a long time? .... if they're "stored" without stress to them (as in just lying on a shelf) i imagine they'll be just fine. i mean, normally, the spring are installed on a vehicle and are under load. -- << http://michaeljtobler.homelinux.com (Metallica - Orion) >> There's only one way to have a happy marriage and as soon as I learn what it is I'll get married again. - Clint Eastwood |
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