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Good choice. Yes that's all you need.

When it comes to the endlinks, PB Blast those things and let it really soak in. I had one come off fine, but the other wound up getting rounded out. Thinking about getting new endlinks anyways (or sway bars...as the cost might come close to the same...I think).

Thanks flyinglizard. I'm still considering going with Eibach Sportlines just for the increased drop, not sure if 1.4 and 0.9 is enough.

Thanks Spider, I appreciate that. I figure I can get them off okay...but if they do break, I'm pretty much effed until I replace it, right? So it might be safer to have a few just to be sure. Have your springs settled any, BTW? And are you happy with the performance & looks? Your should be just a bit lower in the front than a lowered ST, since your engine's heavier.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 25, 2009 - 7:48 PM

Well, I like it so far. Again, a bit bouncy (the springs had a bit of "play" in them before I installed). I dont expect to see much settling as its been less than a month. As far as performance, I like it. Can take corners easier now. Have not really pushed it though, as I want to rebuild the rest of the suspension....At least new endlinks/sway bars, bushings, etc....
If you happen to round out the endlink, you can just take a pair of alligator vice grips, and grab the opposite end (right before the boot) with them. Thats what I had to do.

Okay. I think they're pretty much the most popular spring choice, so I guess people aren't wrong.

how do you round out the endlinks? There is a hole in the endlink bolt for a 5mm allen/hex key, hammer it in there and use an open ended wrench to get them off.

Thats what I did, the passenger side came off fine, but the driver side not so much.

Ok then, sorry, lol

I can't wait to put this shtuff in. My baby needs the drop. I need to do some more research, but I think I have it down, at least what I need to do. I'll be doing this with my brother, and he'll bring a hydraulic jack and stands from a friend...so it shouldn't be too difficult. Funny thing is, my dad's fully against it since he was quoted 600 for his '08 A4, just because apparently the axles have to be removed...he didn't even want to listen to the process of how it's done.

Can't wait!

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 26, 2009 - 3:13 PM

One more n00b question folks: are the struts side-specific? I'm getting two part numbers here for the same thing.

http://www.amazon.com/KYB-334125-GR-2-Stru...e&carId=009
http://www.amazon.com/KYB-334126-GR-2-Stru...e&carId=009

yes they are side specific. those ones are for the rear. for the front inserts it doesnt matter unless u get the full strut assembly.


2 front 334378-334379 complete struts, 2 Rear 334125-334126

365092 front cartridge shocks

I was planning on getting the entire strut assembly, front and rear, just to be safe. Thanks man, I appreciate that. So the individual fronts and rears are interchangeable, or is each specific to a corner?

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 27, 2009 - 3:47 PM

each is specific to a corner.

i'm need lift!

Nics, I just noticed you posted the front part numbers as well...I really appreciate that. I was looking for them and just found them this afternoon.

Eibach Sportlines or Tein S-Tech? I want a noticeable drop and I'm not sure if the Teins are enough (looking at hurley97 and 97lestyousay, it seems to be). I do want to 'feel' the drop, I don't mind a rougher ride...just not Megan rough. 1.4" is the minimum I want to drop, but the Sportlines' 1.5" all around sounds better than the S-Tech's 1.4" front and .9" rear.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 29, 2009 - 10:27 PM

why make a such a big deal about posting it up?

Because I was confused about the part numbers and didn't realize you had posted the fronts as well, so I looked and found the info on another site.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 29, 2009 - 11:13 PM

Do you have to have a spring compressor to do this job??

you can loan it at autozone

That's the plan...looks like a $33 deposit. Not bad.