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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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Can you tell a difference between the standard front suspension spring and the F41 front suspension spring visually? There is someone local selling what they claim to be original F41 front springs. They look just like the standard ones I've already got. Thanks
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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The F-41 springs are shorter than the standard spring, have fewer coils and a little thicker material. I hope that this helps.
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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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As stated above the F41 has 7 coils and thicker wire.
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If the original spring code tags are still on them, you read the codes.
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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If they are originals, they will not be a 550 lb spring anymore. All steel springs will lose their tension over time and use. The good news is they are not very expensive to replace.
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