springs - 5k vs. 5ktq

[Ti Kan]

Ameer Antar writes:
> Does anyone know if 5ktq springs will replace 5kt springs? I looked up the 
> rear springs and they had slightly different #'s. The tq is the same # w/ 
> an 'E' on the end. The 5k, 5kq, and 5kt use the same part #.  What is the 
> difference on the 5ktq, and does it prevent you from using it?

No.  The rear suspension of the FWD cars is completely different than
the quattros, and the springs (or other components) are not interchangeable.
FWD cars have a torsion beam rear axle whereas the the type 44 quattros
have a fully independent setup with trapezoidal arms.

-Ti
01 S4 2.7 biturbo (coming)
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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