project ratty updated 29/11/08

just got a caddy what do you guys think of it
plans are 13s either banded steels or classics and low as possible

Cool, looks like you've got a good winter project there mate but a Caddy's always worth the effort.

T

hit it with the biggest lowering stick you can caddys are great for low riders  

wow i love caddys and the rat look so i will be watching this one..

looking good

it is a 1 owner from new with 75000 miles on the clock it was used as an parks truck on a statley home it looks great with some og sign writing on the doors, the only down side is it hasnt got an mot. FINGERS CROSSED

Caddys are awesome

As bensaid, get it low with some sweet rims..
I'd personally leave the body ratty tho as I think it'll look awesome that way

thats the plan mate keep the body as it is and slam it and a shiney set of rims 13"s, does anyone know how hard it is to lower the rear

from what I've heard its not to heard to do a cheap drop on the rear, think it involves flipping the axle and using blocks, but I aint an expert..

you can get lowering plates for the rear stub axles pretty crude way of doing it but looks good when done :wink:

hi just alittle update the bloke delivered it tonight and after a real good poke around i have found alittle problem in the name of rust, one saving grace is that there are only 2 areas to worry about the first is a 1" by 2" hole in the drivers foot well, the other is as pictured
does this look overlly worrying to anyone it goes in to the inner wing, but surprisingly is not the same the otherside that side is spot on anyone have any idea on cost to have this welded or anyone now of some one that could it in the buckingham area any help would be help full

just another side shot

Probaly wouldn't let it get too ratty myself, nice cabby by the way as well.

hi quick update, got a call earlier bad news ratty failed quite miseribly not sure on what yet till i go over in the morning but it dosent sound to promising.

ordered my coilovers for the caddy today got them from the bay from hottuning for ?100, i have a set on the cabby and they are quite a good ride for the price, also the welding is under way and mot isnt far off ill keep you updated and get some more pics up, also need some info on flipping the beam or even someone to take on the job cheers

Nice truck dude

Lowering the rear involves cutting off the mounts for the rear axle and then welding them onto the bottom of the axle, then the axle is mounted above the leaf springs. I think it's about a 6 inch drop or something like that.

You can then add lowering blocks between the leaves and the axles to lower it further as Lawsy mentioned.

Go here, all the info you'll need methinks.

just brought my wheels for the caddy hope you like them


just need a set of 175/50/13 yokos as the rear tyres are to big at the mo

pic of them on a polo

go on the caddy forum mate ! loads of helpfull guys on there and some cool bits for sale etc

nice caddy btw !

hi ive finally got the caddy back and fitted the coilovers what a pain in the ass that was every bolt rusted on heres some pics




and the best news she still haves a years ticket
what do you guy think

caddys rule mate and yours is coming on a treat 8)
i see you've flipped the axle which drops it 100mm ish
2"blocks will be to much with that much poke but she looks sweet as it is now.
top stuff and keep the pics flowing 8)

anything you need to know is on-www.vwcaddy.com
which is the THE forum caddy nuts :wink:

Mate, what alloys are those? They're  8)

Thoses are compomotive ms wheels i think mate.