questions about springs.

[mainer]

I'm looking to lifting my A3 up for winter. I currently have H&R sport springs in it, so its lowered. I've got the stock springs, but I figure that I'll take it to both extreams. I can use B3 passat springs in the rear to take it up. But what to do in the front? Its the same as a A2 as far at the struts are and everything. Would B3 springs work up front? Or could I use the complete B3 strut assembly?


Any Ideas?

Thanks Cooper
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[Justin]

get the front springs from a fully loaded with ac and powersteering cabriolet. that should do the trick for you.

[mainer]

What makes the Cabby any heaver? I was given a set of VR6 springs which should lift it about 2 inches, I think I'm just going to make a spacer to make the spring longer.

Cooper
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[MacGyver]

I've wanted to lift my A3 Jetta for a while, haven't got to it yet.

The B3 springs are similar to the A3 springs then? How much heavier or longer are they, and from wagon or sedan?

I know the B4 sedan rear ones are drastically different, I have a set of those & they've gotta be 6" longer & WAY heavier :shock:
The fronts are similar length & marginally heavier if at all.

I was considering using the fronts, with a spacer if necessary, and cutting the rears down coil by coil till I get my desired height. If they are to stiff/harsh, I'll perhaps make up spacers or extensions for the rears too.

On that note, how much of a lift over stock are you thinking, and any idea how far you can go without compromising the integrity or life of the CV's?

[mainer]

The b3 springs are longer and bigger. They lift it about 4 inches. I'm gonna cut them down and go for about 2.5 inches of lift.
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