springs - 5k vs. 5ktq

[Orin Eman]

All the 5ks use a fixed height "coil-over" strut at the rear.
They will interchange, but the ride height may be strange.
I believe shims are available to raise ride height, but not
much can be done if it ends up too high...

Orin.

(Yes, it's coilover to start with... the so-called coilover
kits merely give you adjustable height, standard sized springs
and a whole new set of squeaks, clunks and rattles.)

> 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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