new spiston and springs come in the kit...no need to reuse the old stuff. At least I remember that to be the case. I did notice the new springs were far more beefy than my original springs were....I think I may have my old one laying around...I'll check tonight.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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