identifying front from rear springs

[jerry]

okay, it's been a while since i dismantled this car and in the meantime i've acquired other OEM springs. now i'm in the middle of installing my rear trailing arms and i can't tell which springs to use.

here's what i have:

red-gold slightly thicker

blue-white appears SLIGHTLY thinner

unfortunately for me the FAQ section on springs discusses a SINGLE color for the rear springs and i'm confused. i acquired a 2nd set of springs from a 76 02 so i don't recall which ones were on the 71.

my fronts are blue-white, btw

on an aside: you folks in the midwest and east, eat your heart out. i swear the temperature this evening in the SF bay area, is around 70F. i'm working my butt off to finish this car...

[Dennis]

FWIW, Ireland says their longer springs go on the rear. 'Dunno if that applies to stock.

It's 70 here too!

[jerry]

ah, i found alittle note i wrote on the spring identifying it as a rear spring, ie., the red-gold combo. didn't see it till i started cleaning.

back to work. the seals are enjoying the weather too right now. they won't stop barking.

[Armond]

Jerry. You have that tool to fill my diff? Can I swing by tomorrow and borrowt it? I dont think Kragen carries the darn thing and I prefer not to go to Harbor freight. Too far.

AP