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Michael,Thanks for the copy of the well written message to BCC. Were you ab=
le to tell where they sourced these springs? I.E. the company &/or the coun=
try of origin?Gary Hodson
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Salter via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net>
To: healeys@autox.team.net <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, Nov 22, 2021 4:37 pm
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Rear Springs
Well, based opon the advice given and a carefully reading ofthe =C2=A0 info=
rmation on their web page https://britishclassiccarparts.com/ which includ=
es this statement:=C2=A0 BCC will only supply springs that comply, as best =
possible, with OEM specifications or betterI ordered a pair of BN1 rear spr=
ings.=20
Initially I thought my order had not gone through because despite their sta=
tement that "Your order confirmation from BCC will include basic dimensiona=
l information on the spring you have ordered allowing you to check against =
the springs you are replacing" I received no confirmation from BCC that the=
order had been received and the only way to confirm that it had indeed bee=
n received aws to check my account withdrawals.These springs are not inexpe=
nsive and ended up costing almost 3 times what they would have cost from on=
e of the usual suspects.When I finally received the shipment and had an opp=
ortunity to examine what had been supplied I was far from impressed.This is=
my email sent to BCC regarding their "OEM specifications or better" produc=
t.=20
Dear Sirs, We recently received from yourselves a pair of rear leafsprings =
purchased for an Austin Healey 100 BN1 which we are restoring to concoursle=
vel for a long-time customer.The preamble on your web site states =E2=80=9C=
BCC will onlysupply springs that comply, as best possible, with OEM specifi=
cations or better.=E2=80=9DYou also state =E2=80=9CYour order confirmation =
from BCC willinclude basic dimensional information on the spring you have o=
rdered allowingyou to check against the springs you are replacing.=E2=80=9D=
We received neitheran order confirmation nor the dimensional information m=
entioned.The springs that we have received do not come even close tothe OEM=
specifications for the springs for a BN1.There were 3 types of leaf spring=
s supplied for the BN1. Thefinal design, fitted after body number C.154647 =
was arrived at after muchexperimentation as many owners experienced difficu=
lties with the rearsuspension of these vehicles.The last type, part number =
1B829, had the followingspecifications:Free length=C2=A0 34.75=E2=80=9D Lad=
en length 36=E2=80=9DFree camber 3.75=E2=80=9DLaden camber 0.25=E2=80=9DDef=
lection 4=E2=80=9D @ 490 lbsNumber of leaves 8Number of zinc interleaves 36=
rebound clips were used on each spring, 2 open to the topand one, the oute=
r, open to the bottom.The rebound clips were closed using =C2=BC=E2=80=9D U=
NF countersunk slotscrews with tubular spacers. A special extra-long =E2=80=
=9Ctoe bolt=E2=80=9D head was required topenetrate the fiber pads and taper=
ed spacers.The springs that you have supplied are absolutely unsuitablefor =
use on this vehicle and are nothing like OEM specifications.In addition to =
the above the following are some of the otherproblems that we have noticed =
with your product.1.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Free camber 4.75=E2=80=9D=
2.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0No zinc interleaves at all.3.=C2=A0=C2=A0=
=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Metric thread hex head rebound clip screws (threateningth=
e tyre sidewalls)4.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Short =E2=80=9Ctoe bolt=E2=
=80=9D heads (very dangerous as theaxle will be located by friction alone i=
f these springs were to be installed)5.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Middle=
rebound clip installed upside down6.=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0Nothing =
locating the end rebound clips We have not bothered to install these spring=
s because this wouldobviously be a total waste of our time. The cost of the=
se springs =C2=A3576.27 plus local taxes of $CDN107.20(=C2=A363.01) for a t=
otal of =C2=A3639.28.We could have purchased Indian made reproduction sprin=
gs,which we have used previously and are considerably more accurate aesthet=
ically,from a local supplier for about 30% of the cost from yourselves but =
based uponthe claims on your advertising opted to purchase what were repute=
d to be thebest available.We do not believe that it is unreasonable of us t=
o expect afull refund as your product does not even come close to being wha=
t you advertise.We will be happy to return this defective product to you at=
your expense.Please advise.=C2=A0Michael Salter
The answer received from the General Manager of BCC served no useful purpos=
e and indicated that he should definitely seek a career in politics when BC=
C goes under.
NOT RECOMMENDED
On Mon., Oct. 25, 2021, 8:09 p.m. John Sims, <ahbn6@verizon.net> wrote:
Try britishclassiccarparts.com
Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS
On Monday, October 25, 2021, 8:05 PM, Alan Seigrist via Healeys <healeys@au=
tox.team.net> wrote:
Hi Michael -
My experience is to have spring makers in the UK make them up.=C2=A0 There =
are several there, and generally they know what they are doing.
Best,
Alan
On Fri, 22 Oct 2021 at 2:26 AM, Michael Salter <michaelsalter@gmail.com> wr=
ote:
As is so common with "offshore " products I'm having ongoing problems with =
the currently available rear springs, in particular those for the 100.It se=
ems that all the usual suspects source these from the same manufacturer in =
India and it is my suspicion that these are made from substandard steel.=C2=
=A0Typically leaf springs are made from 5160 steel which is incredibly resi=
stant to deformation and fatigue. I don't have facilities to determine what=
steel is used to make these springs but it certainly isn't 5160!!Has anyon=
e found a source for rear springs which last more than a few years?
M
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<div style=3D"color:black;font: 12pt Comic Sans MS, sans-serif;">Michael,
<div>Thanks for the copy of the well written message to BCC. Were you able =
to tell where they sourced these springs? I.E. the company &/or the cou=
ntry of origin?</div>
<div>Gary Hodson<br>
<br>
<br>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial,helvetica;font-size:10pt;color:black"><font=
size=3D"2">-----Original Message-----<br>
From: Michael Salter via Healeys <healeys@autox.team.net><br>
To: healeys@autox.team.net <healeys@autox.team.net><br>
Sent: Mon, Nov 22, 2021 4:37 pm<br>
Subject: Re: [Healeys] 100 Rear Springs<br>
<br>
<div id=3D"yiv1426793324">
<div dir=3D"ltr">
<div>Well<span style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;" cla=
ss=3D"yiv1426793324gmail_default">, based</span> o<span style=3D"font-famil=
y:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1426793324gmail_default">=
pon</span> the advice given<span style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;fon=
t-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1426793324gmail_default"> and a carefully readin=
g ofthe information on their web page <a rel=3D"nofollow noopener no=
referrer" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"https://britishclassiccarparts.com/";>ht=
tps://britishclassiccarparts.com/</a></span> <span style=3D"font-family:ari=
al, sans-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1426793324gmail_default">=20
which includes this statement: <i><b>BCC will only supply springs th=
at comply, as best possible, with OEM specifications or better
</b></i></span>I ordered a pair of BN1<span style=3D"font-family:arial, san=
s-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1426793324gmail_default"> rear spring=
s. </span><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1=
426793324gmail_default">Initially I thought my order had not gone through b=
ecause despite their statement that=20
<i><b>"Your order confirmation from BCC will include basic dimensional=20
information on the spring you have ordered allowing you to check against
the springs you are replacing" </b></i>I received no confirmation from BCC=
that the order had been received and the only way to confirm that it had i=
ndeed been received aws to check my account withdrawals.</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1=
426793324gmail_default">These springs are not inexpensive and ended up cost=
ing almost 3 times what they would have cost from one of the usual suspects=
.</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1=
426793324gmail_default">When I finally received the shipment and had an opp=
ortunity to examine what had been supplied I was far from impressed.</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1=
426793324gmail_default">This is my email sent to BCC regarding their <b><i>
"OEM specifications or better"</i></b> product. <br>
</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1=
426793324gmail_default"><br>
</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;" class=3D"yiv1=
426793324gmail_default">
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Dear Sirs, <span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">We recently received from yourselves a pair of rear leaf
springs purchased for an Austin Healey 100 BN1 which we are restoring to co=
ncours
level for a long-time customer.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">The preamble on your web site states =E2=80=9C<b>BCC will only
supply springs that comply, as best possible, with OEM specifications or be=
tter.=E2=80=9D<span></span></b></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">You also state =E2=80=9C<b>Your order confirmation from BCC will
include basic dimensional information on the spring you have ordered allowi=
ng
you to check against the springs you are replacing.=E2=80=9D </b>We receive=
d neither
an order confirmation nor the dimensional information mentioned.<span></spa=
n></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">The springs that we have received do not come even close to
the OEM specifications for the springs for a BN1.<span></span></span></i></=
div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">There were 3 types of leaf springs supplied for the BN1. The
final design, fitted after body number C.154647 was arrived at after much
experimentation as many owners experienced difficulties with the rear
suspension of these vehicles.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">The last type, part number 1B829, had the following
specifications:<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Free length<span> </span>34.75=E2=80=9D <span></span></span></i>=
</div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Laden length 36=E2=80=9D<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Free camber 3.75=E2=80=9D<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Laden camber 0.25=E2=80=9D<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Deflection 4=E2=80=9D @ 490 lbs<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Number of leaves 8<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Number of zinc interleaves 3<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">6 rebound clips were used on each spring, 2 open to the top
and one, the outer, open to the bottom.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">The rebound clips were closed using =C2=BC=E2=80=9D UNF countersunk sl=
ot
screws with tubular spacers. <span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">A special extra-long =E2=80=9Ctoe bolt=E2=80=9D head was required to
penetrate the fiber pads and tapered spacers.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">The springs that you have supplied are absolutely unsuitable
for use on this vehicle and are <b>nothing like OEM specifications</b>.<spa=
n></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">In addition to the above the following are some of the other
problems that we have noticed with your product.<span></span></span></i></d=
iv>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;"><i=
><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;"><span>1.<span style=3D=
"font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;l=
ine-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;">
</span></span>Free camber 4.75=E2=80=9D<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;"><i=
><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;"><span>2.<span style=3D=
"font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;l=
ine-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;">
</span></span>No zinc interleaves at all.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;"><i=
><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;"><span>3.<span style=3D=
"font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;l=
ine-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;">
</span></span>Metric thread hex head rebound clip screws (threatening
the tyre sidewalls)<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;"><i=
><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;"><span>4.<span style=3D=
"font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;l=
ine-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;">
</span></span>Short =E2=80=9Ctoe bolt=E2=80=9D heads (very dangerous as the
axle will be located by friction alone if these springs were to be installe=
d)<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;"><i=
><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;"><span>5.<span style=3D=
"font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;l=
ine-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;">
</span></span>Middle rebound clip installed upside down<span></span></span>=
</i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;"><i=
><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;"><span>6.<span style=3D=
"font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;l=
ine-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;">
</span></span>Nothing locating the end rebound clips <span></span></span></=
i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">We have not bothered to install these springs because this would
obviously be a total waste of our time. <span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">The cost of these springs =C2=A3576.27 plus local taxes of $CDN107.20
(=C2=A363.01) for a total of =C2=A3639.28.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">We could have purchased Indian made reproduction springs,
which we have used previously and are considerably more accurate aesthetica=
lly,
from a local supplier for about 30% of the cost from yourselves but based u=
pon
the claims on your advertising opted to purchase what were reputed to be th=
e
best available.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">We do not believe that it is unreasonable of us to expect a
full refund as your product does not even come close to being what you adve=
rtise.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">We will be happy to return this defective product to you at
your expense.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;">Please advise.<span></span></span></i></div>
<i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;">
</span></i>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><i><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, ser=
if;"> Michael Salter</span></i></div>
<div style=3D"margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;" class=3D=
"yiv1426793324MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:times new roman, serif;=
"><span style=3D"font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><br>
</span></span></div>
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<div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"yiv1426793324gmail_attr">On Mon., Oct. 25, 2021, =
8:09 p.m. John Sims, <<a rel=3D"nofollow noopener noreferrer" ymailto=3D=
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Try <a rel=3D"nofollow noopener noreferrer" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"http:=
//britishclassiccarparts.com/">britishclassiccarparts.com</a>
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<a rel=3D"nofollow noopener noreferrer" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"https://a=
pps.apple.com/us/app/aol-news-email-weather-video/id646100661">Sent from th=
e all new AOL app for iOS</a><br>
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<div style=3D"font-size:15px;color:rgb(113,95,250);padding-top:15px;margin-=
top:0px;">On Monday, October 25, 2021, 8:05 PM, Alan Seigrist via Healeys &=
lt;<a rel=3D"nofollow noopener noreferrer" ymailto=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.=
team.net" target=3D"_blank" href=3D"mailto:healeys@autox.team.net";>healeys@=
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<div id=3D"yiv1426793324gmail-m_-6978132841228220431gmail-m_112913263220740=
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<div>Hi Michael -</div>
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<div>My experience is to have spring makers in the UK make them up. T=
here are several there, and generally they know what they are doing.<br>
<br>
Best,</div>
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<div>Alan</div>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">On Fri, 22 Oct 2021 at 2:26 AM, Michael Salter <<a rel=
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,204,204);padding-left:1ex;">
<div>As is so common with "offshore " products I'm having ongoing problems =
with the currently available rear springs, in particular those for the 100.
<div>It seems that all the usual suspects source these from the same manufa=
cturer in India and it is my suspicion that these are made from substandard=
steel. </div>
<div>Typically leaf springs are made from 5160 steel which is incredibly re=
sistant to deformation and fatigue. I don't have facilities to determine wh=
at steel is used to make these springs but it certainly isn't 5160!!</div>
<div>Has anyone found a source for rear springs which last more than a few =
years?</div>
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<div>M</div>
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