Decoding paper tag on springs
sgbuick
10-05-2008, 11:06 PM
Can anyone decode what the paper tag on the rear springs indicates? Mine says NFH 25668549 for the rear springs, and the fronts say KAH22132963. Are these the standard springs, or Gran Touring springs? My SPID tag says FE1, but it seems somewhat stiffer riding, and I was thinking that they may have been replaced by the previous owner.
Blue Bowtie
10-06-2008, 12:06 AM
FE1 should be the code for SUSPENSION SYSTEM, S0FT RIDE. The springs may have been replaced, or the shocks and struts may have been replaced with some with more aggressive damping, making the ride more harsh.
The Alpha codes for computer selected (performance) springs usually have a 6xx, 7xx, 8xx, or 9xx code. I'm not certain of the Alpha codes for standard or soft ride springs. The eight digit numbers are probably GM part numbers.
For example, Rock Auto lists the 25668549 GM part number as a rear spring with the NFA Alpha code suitable for a 2001 Park Avenue Ultra, which would be a fairly low rate (softer) spring.
The Alpha codes for computer selected (performance) springs usually have a 6xx, 7xx, 8xx, or 9xx code. I'm not certain of the Alpha codes for standard or soft ride springs. The eight digit numbers are probably GM part numbers.
For example, Rock Auto lists the 25668549 GM part number as a rear spring with the NFA Alpha code suitable for a 2001 Park Avenue Ultra, which would be a fairly low rate (softer) spring.
BNaylor
10-06-2008, 09:45 AM
It would help to post what year LeSabre and model. Assuming this is a 2001 there were two suspension packages for both models Custom and Limited. F41 firm ride and FE1 soft ride. Also, post your mileage.
I would not go by the numbers on the tags on the springs. Those numbers are either obsolete or superceded by other GM/Delco part numbers. Best to check with a local Buick dealer. They will need the VIN since their listing will show other data such as H, HR, HP and HO which is required to get a match or see what package you have for sure. For example the GM part number for front strut springs for GM RPO code FE1 is now 22197594.
I would not go by the numbers on the tags on the springs. Those numbers are either obsolete or superceded by other GM/Delco part numbers. Best to check with a local Buick dealer. They will need the VIN since their listing will show other data such as H, HR, HP and HO which is required to get a match or see what package you have for sure. For example the GM part number for front strut springs for GM RPO code FE1 is now 22197594.
sgbuick
10-06-2008, 10:35 PM
It has about 60K miles, it is a Lesabre Custom with 15" hubcaps. The rr. springs are from a Park Avenue? I wonder if that means they were replaced at some time
sgbuick
10-11-2008, 11:07 PM
Also, did the Gran Touring suspension use different springs from the Dynaride, or is it just the shocks that were different? Most places I went to including the dealer and Advance Auto Parts only have 1 spring for sale, don't know if it's the stiff riding or the soft riding ones.
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