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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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Alrighty after weeks of headaches, I have possesion of my NF210's. They come with spiral wrap, lol, wire loom. It is recommended that I wrap the narrow coils of the progressive rears. Has anyone done this, is it really necessary, is there a lot of noise if left off ? Looking for experienced responses. Thanks all !
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 02:28 AM
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Not sure about the particular springs that you purchased but my Gold-Lines did not come, or need, to be wrapped...
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 02:58 AM
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If it came with it, I would use it. I have heard some stories about many different springs with a bit of a squeak. I would have to say that the level of the noise is all relative, some don't notice, some notice quite a bit because it is their car, and some are just plain deaf. I myself would put it on, having the peace of mind to not worry about doing after they are already installed, ya know?

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YEs, definately install the wire loom. They will help when you hit bumps. I installed them on my DF210's!
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 06:14 AM
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moving to xb suspension
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by arizonaturbo
YEs, definately install the wire loom. They will help when you hit bumps. I installed them on my DF210's!
word. mine sqeaked for about 30 minutes but after the wire loom moved around i guess no more!
Old Jul 28, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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my TRDs squeak and it drives me up the wall
Old Jul 29, 2006 | 03:27 AM
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you can buy more wire loop / spiral wrap at radio shack...
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I have the NF's, it came with the loom, and I never put it on and I have no squeaks. maybe I'm just lucky I didn't have the problem.
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