The only potential problem with chroming springs is hydrogen embrittlement which can eventually cause the spring to fail if not baked correctly to relieve the hydrogen. I first became aware of this back in the 1970’s when I worked for Peterbilt. One of the major wheel suppliers to the industry dropped all chrome wheels from their line due to failures in the field. I’ve also seen chrome hot rod axles and suspension springs break in service. Of course I’ve also seen about a zillion chrome springs that didn’t break, and losing a hood spring isn’t the same as breaking a suspension part. It’s just something to consider. Here are a few links explaining Hydrogen embrittlement:

http://www.bikeguide.org/guides/chrome/

http://www.finishing.com/1600-1799/1747.shtml

http://www.nmfrc.org/crarchive/jun06a.cfm


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