Starky

Hey guys,

I'm getting ready to get some H&R lowering springs and wheels for my summer setup and just had some questions regarding the install.

I've done over a dozen suspension installs over the years but nothing on an Audi. I was wondering if there is a detailed guide out there pertaining to the install, more specifically if there are any unique tools I need to remove the suspension (this is the part I'm most worried about).

Installing my new miata suspension as well this spring so hopefully I can get this all done without too much trouble.

Thanks guys.

thinkblue

Hi,
I hope that my thread on A4 B9 will help (H&R #50357, lowering springs install)
Thx

Rpparkster

Starky

Ordered my summer wheels and springs last week. Should be arriving sometime next week, and probably looking to install them first week of May when the snow clears up.

Specifications say it should be drop around 1.6" all around, I'm expecting maybe a little more once the springs settle. This shouldn't compromise clearance too much as the AR comes a little higher than the sedans.

Thanks! Will check this out when I do my install.

Fantasiamon

Which part number for the Springs did you purchase? Sedan and Allroad have different part numbers and spring rates. The Allroad H&R Sport Springs should be Part# 50385.

Starky

Fantasiamon

Good! Looking forward to seeing! I'm still looking for an adjustable spring option for Allroad fitment.

Starky

Finally got my suspension installed.

As thinkblue's thread says, the fronts are a pain to work with. Removing the bolts are easy but lining up the strut to leave/go into the knuckle takes a lot of trial and error. Having a long pry bar and a friend to help definitely comes a long way.

Happy with the result!

meijerbrantm

I always feel like the fronts are easy, it's that rear spring that always ends up being a pain to me.

hipppo