Audi Q5 FY.
The coilover guide.
Shop the coiloversThe FY’s sharper bodywork suits a well-chosen wheel and a measured drop. Start with the suspension already on the car: steel springs, controlled dampers and air suspension need different questions. Then match the body, engine and axle loads.
The sharper Q5, with more than one roofline
A Q5 can look more purposeful while keeping the suspension travel it needs for passengers and luggage. On the FY, the wheel design and tyre sidewall do much of that visual work. Set the height around the car’s normal loads and the space the wheels need to move.
BC Racing lists the FY AWD application. Eibach separates its references by front axle load and original damper equipment, with narrower Sportback and SQ5 applications. Match those conditions to the car before choosing a kit.
Audi revealed the second-generation Q5 in September 2016 ahead of its 2017 introduction. The FY kept the familiar five-door SUV outline, but a stronger shoulder crease, more angular lights and a broader grille gave it a different face from the rounded 8R. Those details help identify the car before a registration search.
Audi built the new Q5 at a new plant in Mexico. The body used high-strength steel and aluminium, while the chassis adopted five-link arrangements at both axles. Match the FY-specific application to the car; the earlier 8R uses different suspension.
Audi offered steel springs as well as controlled suspension and adaptive air. A drive-select button does not identify all the hardware underneath a used car, particularly after earlier modifications. Check the vehicle specification and fitted components before discussing replacement parts.
The Sportback added a sloping roof and a sharply tapered rear side window. Audi’s November 2020 release described it alongside the conventional Q5, with international launch planned for the first half of 2021. Match the FYT body code and exact engine in the chosen suspension application.
The SQ5 needs its own checks. Factory sports suspension changes the starting height, so an aftermarket lowering figure can differ from the ordinary Q5 figure. Keep the SQ5 specification with the fitting enquiry, including whether it has controlled dampers or air suspension.
For the visual changes, start with wheel width, offset and tyre size together. A useful sidewall and room for the wheel to move can suit this body better than an extreme drop. Include spacers, brake changes and the loads you normally carry in the fitting discussion.
Start with your Q5 FY.
Match the model year, engine and body style before comparing brands.
BC Racing for the matching FY AWD
S-57 is the maker’s Q5 AWD, FY, 2017 to 2024 reference. The current BR RS listing specifies rubber mounts front and rear and nominal spring rates of 9 kg/mm front and 8 kg/mm rear. Confirm the exact vehicle and original suspension; the broad maker row does not settle every Sportback, SQ5 or changed-car enquiry.
Check the BC Racing FY kit
Eibach: 1,250 kg front limit
The -01 and -02 references have 1,250 kg front and 1,390 kg rear limits for their listed Q5 engines, with 30 to 65 mm lowering at both axles. The -01 excludes electronic suspension. The -02 includes PRO-TRONIC for factory electronic damper control, suppressing warnings while losing the original damping function. Both exclude levelling control.
Compare the 1,250 kg references
Eibach: 1,355 kg and listed SQ5 rows
The -03 and -04 references raise the front limit to 1,355 kg; the rear limit remains 1,390 kg. Their ordinary Q5 rows give 30 to 65 mm lowering front and rear; their listed SQ5 rows give 15 to 45 mm. The -03 excludes electronic suspension, while -04 includes PRO-TRONIC with loss of the original damping function. Match the precise engine and equipment.
Check the 1,355 kg and SQ5 rows
Sportback: use the FYT rows
The -01 lists specified 40 and 45 TFSI mild-hybrid quattro and 40 TDI mild-hybrid quattro Sportbacks at the 1,250 kg front limit. The -03 lists 50 TDI mild-hybrid quattro and specified SQ5 Sportbacks at 1,355 kg. Both retain the 1,390 kg rear limit and exclude electronic suspension and levelling. The -02 and -04 application lists name the SUV body only.
View the listed Sportback kitsWhat do you want
from the car?
Road miles, circuit weekends or a car built around the lap. Start with how you drive.
Choose a height that works with the wheels, normal loads and journeys you use the car for.
Read the buying advice
S-57 BR RS is the named example for a matching FY AWD. The listing specifies rubber mounts and nominal 9/8 kg/mm rates. Confirm the original suspension and complete installation parts first, then agree the height and alignment with the fitter. An air-suspended car is a separate enquiry.
- Identify the original suspension
- Match the FY AWD application
- Leave room for normal loads
Bring the wheel, tyre and brake details to the suspension discussion.
Read the buying advice
A circuit visit adds another use to the same road car. Discuss clearances, the condition of the fitted parts and any brake changes before selecting a specification. Have the preparation and inspection work agreed for that vehicle and event; a catalogue road application alone does not approve a circuit setup.
- Describe the tyre and brake changes
- Check wheel movement and clearance
- Agree event preparation and checks
Specify the finished vehicle before choosing its spring and damper package.
Read the buying advice
Changes to weight, tyres and mounting points need an individual suspension brief. Give the people preparing the car its measured details and intended events. Agree the hardware, setup and follow-up work for that build.
- Measure the finished vehicle
- Confirm the mounting arrangement
- Plan setup and follow-up work
Five links. Separate rear components.
On a standard Audi Q5 FY with steel springs, the rear spring and damper are mounted separately.
Component layout only. Mounts, dimensions and adjusters vary by kit.Audi’s FY technical training describes a five-link rear axle and distinguishes steel-sprung cars from adaptive air suspension. The steel-spring parts illustration lists the rear coil and its upper and lower seats separately from the damper. They do not form a rear spring-over-damper unit.
Eibach’s exact fitting note also distinguishes the threaded front assembly from a separate rear height-adjustable unit. Confirm the supports, dampers and reused parts for the chosen reference. The air-suspension system is different; the component drawing here does not approve an air-to-coil conversion.
Understand height and spring preload
Identify the hardware before choosing the kit
Check whether the car has conventional steel springs, controlled dampers or adaptive air, then inspect the mounts, bushes and spring seats. Eibach notes that additional OE parts may be needed. Have the current instructions and certificate checked against the exact vehicle and supplied components.
With an electronic-damper application, agree what the replacement removes and how warnings are handled. PRO-TRONIC suppresses an error message; it does not retain the original damping adjustment. Finish the installation plan with wheel-clearance checks, alignment at the agreed height and a follow-up inspection.
Record the wheel and tyre package
Bring wheel width, offset, tyre size and any spacer measurements. Check clearance through steering and suspension movement at the intended height, with the car’s usual loads included.
Read the permitted axle loads
Match the vehicle’s permitted front and rear loads to the exact engine row and certificate. A higher front limit is an application distinction, not a universal upgrade.
Separate air from damper control
Identify the fitted springs and dampers rather than relying on a menu label. Air suspension and electronic damping are different systems, and the listed levelling exclusions still apply.
Allow for the supporting work
Inspect mounts, bushes and spring seats before fitting. Confirm supplied and reused parts, then arrange alignment and the fitter’s follow-up checks once the working height is settled.
The current Q5 FY range.
Compare the controls and hardware included in each range.
S-57 is the maker-listed Q5 AWD FY reference for 2017 to 2024. The current listing is BR RS, with rubber mounts front and rear and nominal 9 kg/mm front and 8 kg/mm rear rates. Confirm exact body, equipment and installation parts; the broad application is not an air-conversion or circuit approval.
View BC Racing Q5 FY kits
Four Pro-Street S references distinguish 1,250 or 1,355 kg front loads and original damper control; all have a 1,390 kg rear limit. Ordinary lowering is 30 to 65 mm at both axles, with 15 to 45 mm for the named SQ5 rows. The -01/-03 exclude electronic suspension; -02/-04 include PRO-TRONIC while losing original damping functionality. Only -01/-03 list Sportback applications.
View Eibach Q5 FY kitsFind your Q5 FY coilovers.
Prices include UK VAT. Choose an application and brand, then open a kit for its current options and availability.
5 listings
Match the engine, body style and axle-load limits on the product page before ordering.
![BC Racing Coilovers - Audi Q5 AWD (17-24) [FY]](/images/09cf8cd191b679-480.webp)
BC Racing · BCR-S-57
BC Racing Coilovers - Audi Q5 AWD (17-24) [FY]
BC Racing for the matching FY AWD
Eibach · PSS65-15-025-01-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi applications - PSS65-15-025-01-22
Eibach: 1,250 kg front limit / Sportback: use the FYT rows
Eibach · PSS65-15-025-04-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi Q5 (FYB, FYG) - PSS65-15-025-04-22
Eibach: 1,355 kg and listed SQ5 rows
Eibach · PSS65-15-025-02-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi Q5 (FYB, FYG) - PSS65-15-025-02-22
Eibach: 1,250 kg front limit
Eibach · PSS65-15-025-03-22
Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi applications - PSS65-15-025-03-22
Eibach: 1,355 kg and listed SQ5 rows / Sportback: use the FYT rows
All Q5 FY kit links and part numbers
- BC Racing · BCR-S-57: BC Racing Coilovers - Audi Q5 AWD (17-24) [FY]
- Eibach · PSS65-15-025-01-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi applications - PSS65-15-025-01-22
- Eibach · PSS65-15-025-02-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi Q5 (FYB, FYG) - PSS65-15-025-02-22
- Eibach · PSS65-15-025-03-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi applications - PSS65-15-025-03-22
- Eibach · PSS65-15-025-04-22: Eibach Pro-Street S Coilover Kit for Audi Q5 (FYB, FYG) - PSS65-15-025-04-22
Before you order.
Identify your car
Identify the FY generation, SUV or FYT Sportback body, exact engine and driven wheels. Keep the earlier 8R and later GU separate; identify an SQ5 or plug-in hybrid explicitly.
Match the kit
Match the actual reference, engine and axle-load limits. Use the ordinary or SQ5 lowering row for that vehicle and check the current certificate.
Check what’s included
Identify steel springs, air suspension and original damper controls. Agree the supplied and reused parts and any loss of functionality or required warning suppression.
Check your modifications
Check wheel width, offset, tyres and spacers through steering and suspension movement at the proposed height, including normal passenger and luggage loads.
Plan fitting
Confirm current supply timing and complete installation parts before booking fitting. Plan alignment at the agreed height and the required follow-up inspection.
See what the adjustments do.
Choosing coilovers for road and track
Compare the kit against your roads, tyres and setup plans before counting adjusters.
Ride height and spring preload
Understand the two adjustments before choosing a lowering range.
What spring rate tells you
Compare force and movement, read the units and choose a spring with the damper in mind.
Spring rates and top mounts
Read the front/rear figures and check which mounts come with your kit.
Questions about Audi Q5 FY coilovers.
Check the details before choosing your kit.
Which Q5 does this guide cover?
The second-generation FY family, including the specifically listed FYB/FYG SUV and FYT Sportback applications. The first 8R Q5 and later GU are separate generations. Match the chassis and body details as well as the registration year.
Are the FY rear spring and damper separate?
On the steel-sprung arrangement, the rear coil and its seats are separate from the damper. Audi’s FY training identifies a five-link rear axle, while the parts illustration and Eibach rear-height-unit note distinguish the components. Air-suspended cars need a separate application check; this does not approve a conversion.
What is the listed BC Racing FY option?
The current S-57 listing is BR RS for the maker-listed Q5 AWD FY application, 2017 to 2024. The listing specifies rubber mounts front and rear and nominal 9 kg/mm front and 8 kg/mm rear spring rates. Confirm the exact vehicle and original suspension before ordering.
Why do the Eibach front axle-load limits differ?
The -01/-02 references have a 1,250 kg front limit; -03/-04 have a 1,355 kg front limit. All four have a 1,390 kg rear limit. Select by the exact engine, permitted loads, equipment and certificate. A larger limit does not make a kit suitable for every Q5.
Does PRO-TRONIC keep the factory damping adjustment?
No. The -02 and -04 fitting notes include PRO-TRONIC to suppress the warning after replacing factory electronically controlled dampers, but the original damping functionality is lost. The -01 and -03 exclude electronic suspension. All four exclude levelling control.
Which references list the Q5 Sportback?
The -01 and -03 application lists name specific FYT Sportback engines from November 2020. Use their exact engine and load limits; the listed SQ5 Sportbacks have their own lowering figures. The -02 and -04 lists name the SUV body only, so have any electronically controlled Sportback checked separately.
Are SQ5 lowering figures the same as the ordinary Q5?
The named SQ5 rows in -03/-04 give 15 to 45 mm at each axle, compared with 30 to 65 mm for their ordinary Q5 rows. Keep body, engine, axle loads and original equipment attached to the correct row. The BC maker row alone does not settle an SQ5 application.
Do the mild-hybrid rows cover a plug-in hybrid or air suspension?
Have a TFSI e or air-suspended car checked separately. These Eibach applications name specific mild-hybrid engines, exclude levelling control and do not list the plug-in-hybrid variants. Give us the exact vehicle and fitted suspension before choosing a kit or discussing an air conversion.
Let’s talk suspension.
Find your Q5, then tell us the body, engine and original suspension. Include the axle loads and wheel changes so the exact reference, parts and fitting work can be checked.