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Old 02-22-2004, 03:56 PM
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Default S4 suspension on an A4?

I have a 98 A4 2.8Q and had an oppurtunity to buy the shocks and springs from a 2000 S4.
Will they fit?
My main concern is the shocks and struts fitting I plan on pairing them up with Eibach lowering springs. From what I understand the s4 susp. is a little stiffer and is a cheap way out but still a decent set up. any info will help!

the s4 susp. is Sachs Front=81 4903 556 338
8do 413 031 bh
rear=81 4903 556 160
8do 513 029 e
probably an audi# and sachs #

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Default maybe I didn't read the question right, but...

the S4 is heavier than a 2.8, with less weight on the springs it's going to raise your car, not lower it...
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Stock S4 suspension bits suck. They are a total skip. It will fit...but it's like sleeping with a goat, sure it's physically possible, but you would have to be really messed up to do it.
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LOL, it's from an S4, it's gotta be better
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and it adds 50hp, lol
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Default thread jack, chipstar are you tda at the pentagon this summer..

saw part of you post on the mid-atl forum. just curious, plus i'll try to get some housing info to you.
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Why is an S4 heavier?
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Default going to andrews...close enough to the pentagon

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