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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 08:47 PM
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flaking springs?
ok, it looks like my springs are flaking. I didn't know they could do that. Anyone know what this means?
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 09:38 PM
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I need to know soon because I'm ordering my shocks/struts today/tomorrow and would like to know weither or not I need new springs too.
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 11:04 PM
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stock or aftermarket?
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stock. as far as I can tell origonal.
give me a few minutes, I'll go take a picture.
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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here is a picture of the worst one. but they are all pretty much the same condition, just this one's doing it the most.

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The stock powdercoating or paint is flaking off. The situation isn't critical...just ugly. You ought to replace your springs soon.
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Just buy some new springs and replace all that **** at the same time. Its easier that way.
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Old Jan 24, 2002 | 04:30 PM
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thanks guys.
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