2G: FWD/AWD coilovers

[Robb]

I lurked a bit but couldn't find a great answer, so here it goes.

I am about to transfer the suspension on my GS-T to my TSi AWD, but I noticed that the rear has different parts numbers for the struts. I have heard that the only real difference are the springs and that they will still fig, but be a bit lower because of the weight of the car. Is there any validity in what I heard? Any input at all would be awesome.

- Robb

[Red97Eclipseboy]

Most coilovers are the same part# for FF and AWD. There's no physical difference between them. Given that the spring rates are in fact higher for a AWD, I'm sure the individual shocks that are made for AWD have more dampening as well.

[gofer]

here are two of basically the exact same picture however, the top one is the car as a fwd and the bottom picture is of the SAME car with the SAME suspension as an awd... the wheels are different but still 17" with the same tires.

[Red97Eclipseboy]

Those results makes sense with your setup, Corey.

[black_gst]

the difference may be spring rates depending on what brand

[Apeximprt2nr]

Bringing up a thread. Are there disadvantages of running a FWD suspension setup on my AWD? I'm thinking of swapping suspension setups with a buddy who has a FWD, but need info first.

[97gst_spyder]

The rear struts on an awd are stiffer than fwd. There is more weight in the rear.