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Old 11-05-06, 06:47 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by Graham
The spring clips are fine, Been using them for 27 years without a problem and I've never heard of any problems in all those years.
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Originally Posted by Graham
If you use the rivet type they have to be installed correctly or they will either fall off or you can have a tight link.
True, very true. But I've never seen one that was anywhere near right actually fail, but if not done right it will potentially shorten the life of the whole kit.
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