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Originally Posted by treetrimmer
So they routinely compress to ~20mm with use? Mine, as well as others referenced in the other threads, measure about 20mm and do not appear to be compressed. This is strange.
Not to beat this to death, but has anyone ever measured a brand new one?  |
Yes.
I have the last two new/old stock springs.
Both are 27 - 28 MM long.
When I re-stretch the used spring, I generally go to 30 MM.
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