Increase ground clearance on a4?

**Signar** · 09-11-2011 03:30 PM

my 2009 a4 with standard suspension is a bit too low for my taste. Is there any way to increase the ground clerance, like an audi allroad? Suspension springs etc?...

**A3 Guy** · 09-11-2011 03:42 PM

I have never seen anyone ask this but Id image you can stitch your springs or something, I have no clue if that would work.....

**Bsix3.0** · 09-11-2011 03:53 PM

sell it and go buy a truck!

audis aren't meant to be lifted

**Greg Nelson** · 09-11-2011 03:53 PM

Seriously confused, most here find OEM suspension too high.
Thinking if you need higher clearance, you need an allroad.
Cheers

**MilesM** · 09-11-2011 03:54 PM

blake will not be pleased.

**TJN0923** · 09-11-2011 03:59 PM

does not compute.

**TofuShop** · 09-11-2011 04:02 PM

swap springs with someone who has oem-nonsport. unless you already have that.

**Greg Nelson** · 09-11-2011 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by mmaroney

blake will not be pleased.

Moved to A4 truck thread - oops, Audi doesn't make a truck

OP check GMC forums

**Bsix3.0** · 09-11-2011 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson

Moved to A4 truck thread - oops, Audi doesn't make a truck

OP check GMC forums

haha that made me lawl

**hender** · 09-11-2011 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by mmaroney

blake will not be pleased.

the only reason he hasn't replied yet is because he had a brain aneurism after seeing it, someone head to his place and get help!!!!

Signar, no offence, but are you 500lbs or do you like hopping curbs?! lol
you can buy rubber spring-raisers, they just wedge inbetween your springs to lift 'em up. but the ride comfort goes to absolute garbage, and i couldn't imagine it'd be great for your suspension.

**dracolnyte** · 09-11-2011 04:50 PM

you could just get a higher profile tire?

**rayray** · 09-11-2011 05:12 PM

http://http://www.audi.no/no/brand/n...d_quattro.html

-nuff said.

**Highlander1010** · 09-11-2011 08:36 PM

That Allroad actually looks pretty cool...but of course it is not the right face for the pending model year.

**Signar** · 09-11-2011 10:23 PM

The a4 allroad is way too expensive, thats it. Any HELPFUL tips would be great, and not the rubbish about gmc trucks...

**EuroEclipse** · 09-11-2011 10:49 PM

Anybody know if there is a difference between the ROW standard springs and the NA standard springs? Kind of like the sport and s-line spring difference with the ROW and the NA cars.
That could be a partial solution to his issue if there is a difference between the 2.

**Signar** · 09-11-2011 10:57 PM

what about audi a4 allroad springs? if they fit the car will be raised 37 mm whwich would be perfect

**Nison_Li** · 09-11-2011 11:46 PM

how about the Q5 suspensions?

**Signar** · 09-11-2011 11:47 PM

totally different model, with air suspension...

**Nison_Li** · 09-11-2011 11:51 PM

Q5 doesnt have air suspensions
and they are based on the same plateform

**Wah** · 09-12-2011 01:47 AM

Originally Posted by dracolnyte

you could just get a higher profile tire?

+1

**rebelbowtie** · 09-12-2011 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Signar

The a4 allroad is way too expensive, thats it. Any HELPFUL tips would be great, and not the rubbish about gmc trucks...

Watch your mouth about GM trucks!!!!

Originally Posted by Signar

what about audi a4 allroad springs? if they fit the car will be raised 37 mm whwich would be perfect

Other than larger profile tires this seems to be a logical solution. I know imprezza guys swap forester suspension onto their cars and mount truck tires on them.

Something similar could be done to your Audi?

**Calbee** · 09-12-2011 02:45 AM

not sure if serious... as if audi stock suspension isnt ridiculously high already lol

**allroadstomtl** · 09-12-2011 04:50 AM

will the grille of A4 Allroad fit the the new B8 hood?

**MYFASTA4** · 09-12-2011 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by EuroEclipse

Anybody know if there is a difference between the ROW standard springs and the NA standard springs? Kind of like the sport and s-line spring difference with the ROW and the NA cars.
That could be a partial solution to his issue if there is a difference between the 2.

i think its 10mm

**MYFASTA4** · 09-12-2011 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by allroadstomtl

will the grille of A4 Allroad fit the the new B8 hood?

if you have sport sus i'll sell you my stock springs, thats about 10mm higher, if your on stock and need to be higher you might want to just trade your car ;-)

***Stubek*** · 09-12-2011 07:16 AM

I think this is a first on Audizine, but a valid question.

Three serious options here
go to coil overs and set them high, I think these can go about 1.5 inches higher.
go to airbags so you can adjust the height (not sure how much heigher these can go)
trade in for a Q3 or Q5. The Q5 uses the same chasis and most the same interior as the A4.

**musky hunter** · 09-12-2011 08:11 AM

time to get a Q5 or Q7!

**Blake P** · 09-12-2011 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by Greg Nelson

Moved to A4 truck thread - oops, Audi doesn't make a truck

It's coming...

**linet90** · 09-12-2011 09:10 AM

Really is that what it is going to look like? or is that a custom made model (thats what it looks like)

**rayray** · 09-12-2011 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by Blake P

It's coming...

Wow, I thought I seen it all. Wow

**hender** · 09-12-2011 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by linet90

Really is that what it is going to look like? or is that a custom made model (thats what it looks like)

no, you won't see that on their lineup...lol.

**Blake P** · 09-12-2011 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by hender

no, you won't see that on their lineup...lol.

Keep hope alive! We could use a fleet of those bad boys out here "on the farm".

***Stubek*** · 09-12-2011 09:51 AM

To be honest, I could almost see Audi doing a smaller version of a Chevy Avalanch/Cadilac what ever type thing on the Q7 platform. Four doors (back suicide style) open truck bed back.
I hope they don't, but I won't be surprised.

**Blake P** · 09-12-2011 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Stubek

To be honest, I could almost see Audi doing a smaller version of a Chevy Avalanch/Cadilac what ever type thing on the Q7 platform. Four doors (back suicide style) open truck bed back.
I hope they don't, but I won't be surprised.

I swear to God, if AoA quits bringing avants and starts bringing pickup trucks to the US, I'll never buy another Audi as long as I live.

***Stubek*** · 09-12-2011 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Blake P

I swear to God, if AoA quits bringing avants and starts bringing pickup trucks to the US, I'll never buy another Audi as long as I live.

At that point I would probably open a business restoring various Avants and reselling them. Take an order from you for a B5 Avant, put in a new motor and trans, suspension update, clean the chasis if needed and sell it. Could be a good business.

**Blake P** · 09-12-2011 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Stubek

At that point I would probably open a business restoring various Avants and reselling them. Take an order from you for a B5 Avant, put in a new motor and trans, suspension update, clean the chasis if needed and sell it. Could be a good business.

I'm sure that would pull at the heart strings of hard core Audi fans, but I like new tech too much...

**apexit1** · 09-12-2011 10:23 AM

I don't think CO's go much higher than stock if at all. Best bet is probably an air set up. Maybe get in touch with the suppliers?

**Skyler@Achtuning** · 09-12-2011 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Stubek

go to coil overs and set them high, I think these can go about 1.5 inches higher.

Every coilover kit I am aware of drops a minimum of .75" from stock

**Blake P** · 09-12-2011 10:41 AM

Hydraulics are what you're looking for. Not only can you raise and lower the car with the flip of a switch, you can also pull a cool 3 wheel motion to impress the ladies in your hood...

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