springs - 5k vs. 5ktq

[Ameer Antar]

what's strange though is using etka, the 5kq and 5kt have the same audi 
part #'s, and the 5ktq and 5k share their own parts #'s. So it seems it's 
ok to use springs of a 5kq on a 5kt. Seems strange, but can anyone see what 
I'm talking about in etka? Thanks.

-ameer
'84 5kT


At 10:15 PM 11/5/00, you wrote:
>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
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