Re: Correct coil spring part number for 41 160

Posted by Dan Marrin On 2008/11/7 1:35:12

Kev:

Thanks for the quick response. I noted the info you cited on the top of page 297 (page 16 of the pdf scan for Group 14) pertaining to chassis #'s 1903-1906. However I wasn't sure which number to look at; the one that is followed by STD, which I assume means standard, or FWE, which I am not sure how to interpret. I understand that the springs are designed very specifically for the weight of the front end, which can be significantly more with the side mounts, and am not quite sure if this chart is specific enough to my vehicle, which is closest in design to a body number 1472 4dr 5 pass sedan which is not listed on this chart.

There is also a reference to front springs on page 10 (page 12 of the pdf scan of the Intro) which lists several parts numbers for various loads, rate and free lengths, that pertain to several different chassis models, however this info is also not definitive to my vehicle.

Perhaps if I had the owner's manual for the 1941 160, which I don't, it might list the coil spring loads for the various body styles on a 1903 chassis and I could then get the corresponding part number from that list?

I want to make sure I give them the correct part number so that my front end won't end up sitting up too high or down too low.