leaf springs

["derek evans" <derekev@academy.net.au>]

herald and vitesse rear springs should have nylon 'friction pads' separating
some of the larger leaves.  these enable the leaves to slide freely without
grease.  in my experience they will happily slide over paint but will
eventually wear it out.
do any listers know if spit, gt6 springs have these nylon pads ?  on most
none restored cars (heralds and vitesses) i have seen, the pads have
completely worn away leaving only the locating 'nipple' in the hole in the
leaf.

happy new year everybody.

derek