80q/90q springs to raise 4kq

[Todd Phenneger]

Brady,
  you want my Honest opinion.  Screw it.  Sell the Intrax and
Boge Setup.  2-reasons.  The intrax are to stiff for the Boge,
they also lower the 4kq more than the H&R setup and are not as
high a quality of spring.  They actually lower the 4kq TO much
and the Boge's wont be able to control them properly.  ESP if
you will be running 15" or larger wheels.
  Then, convert to Coil-Overs.  That way you keep the same
shocks but can lower and raise the car without pulling the
struts.  Just turn the seats down.  Now you have I better setup,
more adjustability, way more spring options, etc.  You'll have
to re-align the car everytime of course but you'd have to do
that anyhow.  Coilover Kit will run you about $450.  You can
sell the Intrax for $200 probably.  90q spring would run you
$100 so really your only spending about $100 - $150 more to do
it properly.
l8r
  Todd

--- Brady Moffatt <bradym at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Todd/All,
> 
> I'd like to raise the rear AND front for winter only. I have
> another setup
> ready to go for summer (Boge/Intrax).
> 
> Do you know if the 4kq shocks have enough travel for the
> longer springs?
> 
> All I really want to do is find some used 80q/90q springs, and
> put them in
> along with new strut bearings, then enjoy the winter when it
> comes. Just
> trying to make sure it'll work as easily as I hope it will!
> 
> Cheers,
> Brady
> urq, 4kq, Z
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Todd Phenneger [mailto:tquattroguy at yahoo.com]
> 
> Brady,
>   You want 90q rear springs.  Doesnt matter what year.  I got
> mine off a 1990 car.  Raises the rear about an inch and makes
> it
> marginally stiffer as well.  Basically, that 1" just makes it
> ride level again.
>   Nice cheap upgrade.  But some Bilstien HD's in while your in
> there.
> l8r
>   Todd
> 
> --- Brady Moffatt <bradym at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > This has been discussed and done before, and I remember that
> > it is supposed
> > to do the trick, but, I'm wondering if all I need are the
> > springs? And if it
> > matters what years? I'm assuming 88-91.
> >
> > I want my car higher for the winter, since I expect to run a
> > few "gentle"
> > navigational rallies.
> >
> > Any hints or BTDTs?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Brady
> > urq, 4kq, Z
> 
> 


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