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Where is high carbon steel used in cars?

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Mainly fasteners and wheel bearings are high carbon steel, cranks, cams axles connecting rods, springs and some frame parts are med carbon steel. The rest of the steel used in vehicles is mild steel-body, suspension, etc.

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