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BruceH
May 27, 2009Explorer
Does anyone know what the service life is for the E-Z Flex equalizer?
I see the potential for a limited life for the rubber core. I live in AZ where the asphalt gets over 120 degrees. That kind of heat can be very hard on a product with rubber.
Second, I would think the core takes a heavy beating over time as it absorbs the shocks from traveling down rough roads. Does that cause the rubber core to deteriorate over time?
If the service life is limited, that could be an issue. The effort needed to replace the equalizer is much more than changing a shock absorber. Since it is beyond simple DIY maintance for many, that could get expensive.
It looks like a good product but I do not want to get back into the same maintenance situation that I had with the nylon spring bushings.
Thanks for any comments.
I see the potential for a limited life for the rubber core. I live in AZ where the asphalt gets over 120 degrees. That kind of heat can be very hard on a product with rubber.
Second, I would think the core takes a heavy beating over time as it absorbs the shocks from traveling down rough roads. Does that cause the rubber core to deteriorate over time?
If the service life is limited, that could be an issue. The effort needed to replace the equalizer is much more than changing a shock absorber. Since it is beyond simple DIY maintance for many, that could get expensive.
It looks like a good product but I do not want to get back into the same maintenance situation that I had with the nylon spring bushings.
Thanks for any comments.
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