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Re: Rear spring question

To: Mark Coffin <coffinm@mail.ecu.edu>
Subject: Re: Rear spring question
From: Ron Hamilton <ej99176@goodnet.com>
Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 14:24:02 -0700
My personal reflection about that small rubber button with a square on
to is that it was there to keep the individual leaves from slapping
together. I replaced mine with a glued in rubber button of same size and
thickness.

Ron

Mark Coffin wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> After disassembling one of my rear springs for restoration,
> I'm curious about the little square pads of material
> between the leafs.  They appear to have been made of cloth,
> or similar material.  Are these really necessary or is it
> OK to reassemble the springs without them?  What is their
> purpose?
>
> If not, what kind of material should I use.  I was thinking
> of maybe thin rubber sheet?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mark Coffin
> SRL311-04425




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