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Old 03-11-16, 10:47 PM   #1
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Default 1994 B4 suspension overhaul

Hi guys,
The 80 suspension is unquestionably past its sell by date, there are a few knocks and clunks occasionally and it's a bit wobbly going into corners at times. Not surprising when not much is likely ever to have been replaced!

Now, I have searched here and Google but not had much success with doing a mostly stock rebuild with genuine parts.... Now before you fall on the floor laughing, my experience with the land rovers realised that witolder stuff, people think the standard setup is rubbish and needs altered, when really the problem is that it is worn and isn't a true reflection of what the car was like when new.

At the moment I have all standard suspension as it came from the factory, and 16" competition alloys.

I can't go slammed to the floor because I live on a farm and there is an unsealed track up to the house, too low won't go. What I am wondering is whether the original Sport springs would be any good, 20mm lower apparently?

Do I pair with Audi sport shocks or something else? I want the car to be taught but not hard riding or harsh in any way. I actually generally find the stock setup quite a nice drive, wooliness aside.

I'm a capable enough home mechanic but haven't worked on many "normal" cars and the intricacies of the suspension that come with them. A lot of the success comes from knowing what to do and what not to do!

Is there poly bushing on Audi's that can be done? ARB refurb? Wishbones? Top mounts?

Appreciate its a well discussed topic but most seem to involve lowering the cars which I can't do at the moment by very much.

Thanks in advance!

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