Shock question...
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Shock question...
(and Kris is right, there are too many sub-forums), anyway,
are the 8D0-413-031 AE shocks (from a 98.5 1.8) usable in a 98.5 2.8 assuming I use the correct OEM or eurosport springs??
I'm trying to get an OEM sport suspension in my 98.5 2.8 (I already have swaybars f+r).
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are the 8D0-413-031 AE shocks (from a 98.5 1.8) usable in a 98.5 2.8 assuming I use the correct OEM or eurosport springs??
I'm trying to get an OEM sport suspension in my 98.5 2.8 (I already have swaybars f+r).
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Confused...
Later model a4 only spec. a single P/N for a type of shock as well as most aftermarket vendors. I understand the different spring rates required, but would they valve the shocks differently for a one hundred and forty-three pound difference?
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Different part no's for 1.8 and 2.8 sport suspension.
Granted, only the suffix is different. e.g.: front 1.8 sport shocks are listed as 8D0 413 031 BE whereas 2.8 sports are listed as 8D0 413 031 BG. This is for 99.5 A4 quattro, front dampers. Just a thought. The dampening might be different.
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Assuming that you had the proper springs for the 2.8, teh 1.8t or even S4 shocks should be fine..
The one caveat is that you try to use the shocks from the same year car front to rear, lest you have an uneven matchup, which could cause some odd chassis movements over bumps.