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OEM Springs vs aftermarket... how can I tell the difference???

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Hey guys, my first post. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in this community. :)

I just bought a used 2015 FiST with 30,000 miles and I absolutely love it.

One question (sounds silly but I'm serious lol) : how can I tell if my car is on lowered springs, or OE? Is the Fiesta lower than the other trim models? Typically, how much space should the tire have from the wells?

I'll post pics soon.
 


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The ST is slightly lower than a stock Fiesta. The OEM springs are black and and are linear, so the coils of the spring are similar distance apart. A lot of popular aftermarket lowering springs are progressive, so there is a section of coils that are "tighter wound" or closer together than the rest of the spring.

I have maybe two inches of gap on the stock suspension.
 


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