Re: H&R springs and Stock Shocks

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>I have a 97 A6QW with only 1200 miles, is it ok to use H&R springs with
>stock shocks? I would like to have a lower ride height(not too low)as
>well as a bit firmer ride. Is it a good idea to use the above
>combination mentioned? Please help! kato

In a word... No.


First off How low do you want to be.  Generally your car can only take 
3/4" drop in the front and 7/8" in the rear.  The H&R's are going to 
lower your way beyond that.like 1.5" in the front and 2" in the rear.  
Also any time that you lower a car you had better up the spring rate 
(Which H&R does) otherwise your going to bottom the suspensionand start 
breaking things, Because of that you HAVE to go with stiffer dampers to 
keep the stiffer springs in check.  If you just throw a set of springs at 
the car your ride quality will go down the tube's in a big way.


Later!


Eric Fletcher S.O.C.
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
St. Louis, MO

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