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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 02:10 AM
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will an 1982 rear spring fit my 81? is everything the same? thanks...from the Newbee!
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Yes 81s and 82s are the same.
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Yes Yes and No. If they are both Fiberglass Springs the answer is Yes, and if they are Both Steel Gymkahana Springs the answer is Yes. If one is Steel and the other is Fiberglass then the answer is No.
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