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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 10:53 PM
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PM's sent to both Kimmer and Indianavette. WVZR-1, I honestly do appreciate the recommendation, Shelbyville isn't too far at all and would make a nice little trip.

Hey indianavette your pretty rude, this isn't ebay, at least take yours to a pm!
Kimmer, you outright offered a price also without PM'ing me, I sent a PM to you, I don't think anything is out of line here.

I've learned a lot about these springs so far folks, again, I appreciate the insight as I freshen up the rear suspension!
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 12:12 AM
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The thing I don't get - these springs aren't that expensive. Probably pretty close to the price of a poly-bushing kit the OP obviously paid for (I'd go rubber personally, but won't start that whole "thing" again)....

Even a member offered you a solid one for $65.

Who puts new bushings into (eventually) broken pieces?

"Oh Hai guys...I need some help! I got some brand new brake pads but my calipers are showing a crack line down the middle. Can I duct tape them together and put them in?"

My favorite part: "Elmer wood glue...for reals."

Quality thread.

YES. ABSOLUTELY.


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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tgurnick
PM's sent to both Kimmer and Indianavette. WVZR-1, I honestly do appreciate the recommendation, Shelbyville isn't too far at all and would make a nice little trip.



Kimmer, you outright offered a price also without PM'ing me, I sent a PM to you, I don't think anything is out of line here.

I've learned a lot about these springs so far folks, again, I appreciate the insight as I freshen up the rear suspension!
Yes I made an initial offer with a very fair price to help you out not to make money. I did not expect a bidding war. He should have pmd you just out of courtesy. I'm putting it in the for sale section, need to start downsizing.

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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 08:39 PM
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It seems our buddy Drew was born without a funny bone!

Anywho, thanks to all of your help I'll be selecting a replacement. The logistics are being worked out with courteous members of the forums.
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I had a exhaust leak start 40 miles from home-- by the time I got home the car was leaning to one side the leak was blowing on the spring I always blamed the leak for mine splintering.
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