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when to replace the leaf spring?
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when to replace the leaf spring?
I did a search, but only got two threads that mentioned the leaf spring and only one that was a question about delamination, with no replies.
I noticed today, when I stuck my head under the car, that one of my rear leaf springs is delaminating. The car's a 1996 with 63xxx miles on it. I wondered, should I start thinking about replacing the leaf springs? How much delaminated is too delaminated before breaking?
I noticed today, when I stuck my head under the car, that one of my rear leaf springs is delaminating. The car's a 1996 with 63xxx miles on it. I wondered, should I start thinking about replacing the leaf springs? How much delaminated is too delaminated before breaking?
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I got an whopping 34K miles from the factory till it was time to replace mine!
Of course, since according to GM its supposed to last forever, I clearly must have run over some large objects repeatedly....in reverse
Of course, since according to GM its supposed to last forever, I clearly must have run over some large objects repeatedly....in reverse
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