Thinking about getting PSS9's for the car, do I NEED the rear swaybar installed at the same time?

Kricka · 11-03-2005, 09:14 AM

I have 90k on the S4, all on the original stock suspension. I hear great things about the Bilsteins and really like how you can adjust the damping with the little selector knob.

So do I need that rear swaybar? I plan to have my local shop do the install so it will be more cost effective with labor to have all suspension work done at the same time. No need to make a second trip later.

Are there any other suspension componenets that I should consider replacing while they are in their putting on the CO's?

Planning on running 26" all around for winter use, it this possible with these CO's?

JasonS4+Festicle · 11-03-2005, 09:20 AM

WindyCityS4 · 11-03-2005, 09:20 AM

JasonS4+Festicle · 11-03-2005, 09:21 AM

RKA · 11-03-2005, 09:23 AM

That's probably a decision you can make later, after getting the coilovers. There's really no overlapping labor between the sway and the coilovers.

Have them check all the ball joints in the front suspension (upper control arms, lower control arms, tie rod ends). You'll probably want to replace any worn out arms before you get the alignment done.

~DonQPremiumTequila~ · 11-03-2005, 09:24 AM

But once i get my H&R streets i will be a happy man! As for you just get the C/O's and go from there the rear sway is easy enough to install yousrself!

Kricka · 11-03-2005, 09:25 AM

Kricka · 11-03-2005, 09:26 AM

Kricka · 11-03-2005, 09:28 AM

How do you do it? I just had my piggies installed after my GHL DP cats went bad. But test pipes in Piggies. Did Piggie do that for you?

Kricka · 11-03-2005, 09:29 AM

My shop, Gunbarrell Import Motors, always treats me right. Loaner everytime with no hastle makes a big difference.

11-03-2005, 09:14 AM	#1
Kricka Junior Member Account #: 7211 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 742	Thinking about getting PSS9's for the car, do I NEED the rear swaybar installed at the same time? I have 90k on the S4, all on the original stock suspension. I hear great things about the Bilsteins and really like how you can adjust the damping with the little selector knob. So do I need that rear swaybar? I plan to have my local shop do the install so it will be more cost effective with labor to have all suspension work done at the same time. No need to make a second trip later. Are there any other suspension componenets that I should consider replacing while they are in their putting on the CO's? Planning on running 26" all around for winter use, it this possible with these CO's? __________________

11-03-2005, 09:20 AM	#2
JasonS4+Festicle Senior Member Account #: 36810 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 7,229	A rear sway bar makes a huge difference IMO. I have the 19mm Neuspeed one with H&R streets.

11-03-2005, 09:20 AM	#3
WindyCityS4 AudiWorld Super User Account #: 52314 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 7,544	No labor savings. You can do it later. Try out the suspension and see if you want more. __________________ In a world of constant change, it is the learners that shall inherit the future. For the learned soon find themselves capable of living in a world that no longer exists. Autobahn Country Club (North, South, combined), Blackhawk Farms, Gingerman, Grattan, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill and "The Ring"

11-03-2005, 09:21 AM	#4
JasonS4+Festicle Senior Member Account #: 36810 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 7,229	I bet his place would give him a deal since he's doing the other stuff at the same time.

11-03-2005, 09:23 AM	#5
RKA Member Account #: 2062 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 67,038	You don't NEED a swaybar...but you might find it a worthwhile upgrade. That's probably a decision you can make later, after getting the coilovers. There's really no overlapping labor between the sway and the coilovers. Have them check all the ball joints in the front suspension (upper control arms, lower control arms, tie rod ends). You'll probably want to replace any worn out arms before you get the alignment done. __________________ 2005.5 A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro 6MT APR 91/93/100 \| APR Exhaust \| 19" BBS RS-GT's \| Carbonio \| Hotchkis \| Partridge-in-a-pear-tree Others: 2006 TL on the block 2001 S4 sold 2000 A4 sold * September 11th, 2001 - Never Forget *

11-03-2005, 09:24 AM	#6
~DonQPremiumTequila~ AudiWorld Super User Account #: 68023 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,173	Right now i have stock suspension and H-sports. Not bad at all! I likey :-) .... But once i get my H&R streets i will be a happy man! As for you just get the C/O's and go from there the rear sway is easy enough to install yousrself! __________________ 01 S4 6-speed stage 3.5 95 S6 avant very stock.. sold 95 90 quattro 5 speed winter car MK3 (L322) Range Rover HSE full size with mods Leader of the Anti Windows mobile militia Blackberry pimp..... NOW WITH the 3G IPHONE :-)

11-03-2005, 09:25 AM	#7
Kricka Junior Member Account #: 7211 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 742	So no real labor savings. I will have them look at the control arms, ball joints, etc. __________________

11-03-2005, 09:26 AM	#8
Kricka Junior Member Account #: 7211 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 742	See if you want more...you always want more with an S4. __________________

11-03-2005, 09:28 AM	#9
Kricka Junior Member Account #: 7211 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 742	Piggie pipes with test pipes? No way those pass emissions. How do you do it? I just had my piggies installed after my GHL DP cats went bad. But test pipes in Piggies. Did Piggie do that for you? __________________

11-03-2005, 09:29 AM	#10
Kricka Junior Member Account #: 7211 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 742	Maybe, I was thinking about 5-6 hours labor for C/O install, about right? My shop, Gunbarrell Import Motors, always treats me right. Loaner everytime with no hastle makes a big difference. __________________

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