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Old 09-19-2008, 12:42 PM
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Yes springs are a fatiguing part, and will lose their spring rate over time.
Actually that is incorrect, springs do not change their rate over time. The free and loaded height will change, however. Rate remains the same.
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Actually that is incorrect, springs do not change their rate over time. The free and loaded height will change, however. Rate remains the same.
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Actually that is incorrect, springs do not change their rate over time. The free and loaded height will change, however. Rate remains the same.
Hmm, I see what you mean...learn something new every day.
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