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Old 10-09-19, 08:27
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They probably contain a percentage of asbestos.
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I .... just sold 8 to Aus ....
Gee, hope there's no Asbestos in them. Australian Customs have been VERY finicky about any imports containing Asbestos; clutches, brakes, complete vehicles.

Big, big fines and seizure of the items.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/i...7f6e3193ea62b1

https://www.racq.com.au/Living/Artic...bestos-warning

Customs have been just as vigilant with parts imports, either by mail or container.

There is anecdotal stories of an importer of a 1966 Ford Mustang worth AU$25,000 who was unable/unwilling to pay an additional AU$20,000 to have the car declared "Clean" and the vehicle was seized and destroyed. Besides being out of pocket for the cost of the car, on top of that he was also hit with a $5000 fine.

Still, some measly suspension cups, would they bother?
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Old 12-09-19, 00:18
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Tony, Isnt Australia the "home" of asbestos?
I have worked at gold mines in W.A. where we had to wear masks and wash vehicles every time before leaving the site.
It has been exported to N.Z. in all kind of building materials.- James Hardie rings a bell......
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Old 12-09-19, 05:27
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Yup, just like Uranium. Happy to dig it up and sell it overseas, can't use it here.

James Hardie is a Dutch company now, fled offshore due to mounting asbestosis liability costs.
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