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Re: RE springs for 1500 - no longer around

To: ptegler@cablespeed.com, acid_lead@yahoo.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: RE springs for 1500 - no longer around
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 07:52:28 EST
In a message dated 1/27/03 2:30:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
ptegler@cablespeed.com writes: 
> Fiberglass Leaf Spring - The fiberglass leaf spring is made of a mixture of
> plastic fibers and resin; it is lighter than all other springs. However, 
> the
> cost is three times greater. The disadvantage is that they produce
> inconsistent spring rates. In addition, fiberglass springs are sensitive to
> heat. The resins break down when exposed to heat and heat cycles (produced
> from exhaust and/or brake systems) which will cause the resin in the spring
> to become brittle, resulting in the spring collapsing. Another problem
> occurs with nconsistent resin mix which will cause the leaf to splinter and
> break. Furthermore, the fiberglass spring is susceptible to damage from
> rocks and debris.

And for some reason, a fiberglass spring just doesn't seem right to me.  Kind 
of like an aluminum baseball bat.  Guess it was worth a try. 8^)

--David C.

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