springs - 5k vs. 5ktq

[Ameer Antar]

so the question is can I use the H&R's meant for a '86 5ktq on an '84 5kt? 
I noticed that the kit is a 1.5" front drop and a 1.4" drop in rear for the 
'86 5ktq kit.  So this must mean the rear is already a little low. It seems 
the difference is only in the rear though. If I take out the rear shim or 
use a thinner one, I will increase the drop, correct? Any other differences 
other than spring height? Thanks.

-ameer


At 12:42 AM 11/6/00, you wrote:
>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.
> > >
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