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Old 04-09-2019, 06:28 PM
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Default 14” SQ5, time to replace struts?
I just hit 60k with my 2014 SQ5. After driving my wife’s 18 Q5 I am thinking the ride is harsh. I know that the SQ is supposed to have a rougher ride but I am thinking it may be time to replace struts. Anyone have ideas on longevity of these and any recommendations on anything beyond OEM?
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I just hit 60k with my 2014 SQ5. After driving my wife’s 18 Q5 I am thinking the ride is harsh. I know that the SQ is supposed to have a rougher ride but I am thinking it may be time to replace struts. Anyone have ideas on longevity of these and any recommendations on anything beyond OEM?
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The Gen 2, 2018+, Q5 was designed to have a softer ride than the Gen 1.
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SQ5 sport dampers will have less compliance than the Q5. I have 67k and still think it drives as new.
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Originally Posted by Devow
I just hit 60k with my 2014 SQ5. After driving my wife’s 18 Q5 I am thinking the ride is harsh. I know that the SQ is supposed to have a rougher ride but I am thinking it may be time to replace struts. Anyone have ideas on longevity of these and any recommendations on anything beyond OEM?
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without visual inspection of the struts, its really hard to determine if your struts are gone. But you can always do the bounce check:

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