New comp springs aren't that expensive - less than $200 for the pair.
I know there weren't many at NISMO when I ordered mine a couple of
months ago, and I don't know if they're making more, and if so, when.
You can also get Nissan or aftermarket comp springs from any of the
Roadster parts places. I'm not sure why I'd buy used springs,
especially for more than half the cost of new.
Adam
'70 1600
--- datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> Those springs look very used and rusty. I read an article in either
> Grassroots or Sports Imports and they said that when springs get
> rusty they
> are likely to break as the rust severely weakens the spring. That is
> why
> coil springs are powdercoated and not just painted with cheapo paint.
> (The
> same holds true for valve springs and when and if they get rust to
> can
> them.)
>
> At the least I would have them glass beaded and shotpeened to relieve
> any
> stress and then have them powdercoated again before putting them on a
> car.
>
> Mike
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