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The Cars => 1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H => Topic started by: kram350 on March 31, 2018, 07:37:26 PM

Title: Leaf spring strap finish
Post by: kram350 on March 31, 2018, 07:37:26 PM
Are the straps around the leaf springs plated, phosphate,plain,... ? Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Leaf spring strap finish
Post by: Bob Gaines on March 31, 2018, 07:43:09 PM
Quote from: kram350 on March 31, 2018, 07:37:26 PM
Are the straps around the leaf springs plated, phosphate,plain,... ? Thanks in advance
Bare steel so you may want to put a rust inhibitor on them like T9 or similar.
Title: Re: Leaf spring strap finish
Post by: J_Speegle on March 31, 2018, 09:26:51 PM
Quote from: Bob Gaines on March 31, 2018, 07:43:09 PM
Bare steel so you may want to put a rust inhibitor on them like T9 or similar.

+1 This will provide a nice visual contrast against the darker heat treated steel the leaf springs are made from