i highly doubt these springs are shot peened, therefore i wouldn't put them anywhere near my car
fatigue life is extremely minimal in that respect, therefore it wont matter if they are soft or hard, they will be broken
dont cheap out on stuff man, do it right or go home
just my .02
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