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OEM spring identification front/rear

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Old 02-13-16, 05:07 PM
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Default OEM spring identification front/rear

Can anyone help me confirm which springs go on the front and rear? Its been a while since i pulled these off and i cant recall if my buddy was the one that marked the pair on the right with 'F' as it would only make sense but the rears aren't marked. Just looking for confirmation before i put them back on the OEM struts. Thanks!
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Old 02-14-16, 06:13 AM
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Taller ones are always front.
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Yes, the front end of car is heavier and takes more shock due to its transverse 3-point A arms, while the rear end of car is not only lighter, but the non-steering rear wheels makes it possible to use trailing arms which take less shock, hence front coils are normally longer.

Only the front electronic shock absorbers have a separate left & right part numbers.
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Cool, thanks guys! The thats what i thought too, and the taller ones are a bit thicker.
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