RE: OE springs at non-dealer prices?

[Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>]

> Dylan,
> 	I may have a solution for you.  IF you dont mind having a more
> neutral handling car.    I dont know how it will handle yet (will in a
> couple weeks) but I've put 90q springs ont he back of my 4kq.  Used at a
> junk yard they measureed about 1" longer and 10lbs heavier than the OEM
> units.  What that means is that at the compressed height (same as 4kq)
> they are stiffer.  The ride height on my 4kq is now level.  (BUT I have
> battery in trunk and no Ac) so your COULD ride a tad tail high.  Not sure
> yet.  I'll have to see what it looks like once everything is installed. 
> 	Anyhow, its an option.  Mine was REALLY sagging as with AC agone
> and Battery in trunk thats 50lbs more in trunk and 150 less in front.  
> 	Also, you may be able to fix it by putting the OEM ur-q BLUE strut
> bearings in the front to lower it a bit.  And I spose maybe put the Front
> speced ones in the back to raise it a bit and keep your stock springs.
> How much is it sagging??  If its substantial then you may want to try the
> 90q springs (IF I find it works well)  if its minimal, just throw some
> Blue bearings in front.  And maybe black ones in back.  
> 	good luck
> 
> 	Todd Phenneger
> 	1983 ur-q / black / getting a MC
> 	1984 4000 quattro / modified/ turbo conv almost done.
> 	1987 4000 quattro / Saphire Metallic Blue/ Girlfriend's
> 	1996 A6q / Volcano / Dads Car
>    *****1985 5kt / PARTING OUT!
> 
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