Fitting coilovers!!
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Mark 1 golf gti convertible 1987.
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Got the bigger one because my Eyes aren't as good as they used to be. Also make sure that you get your strut tube in the same relative position in the spindle that the old one was prior to setting the Camber…. There is a lot of difference between camber in the Air or on the ground buy as much as 5 degrees. Once it is on the ground, you can reset it to the value you have before you jack it up.
Be sure to get new mounts.
If you are using new mounts that are standard to VW.
then I have 2 ways to beef them up.
One is using 3m Window Weld to fill the gap in the mounts bottom (you must allow it to cure for about 1-2 weeks) a little more height, to standard and Tack weld the studs to the bottom of the mount, (I had one spin loose as I was tightening it and that caused me major pain until I figured that I could worm my wire welder up there and tack it….
I now do this to all my mounts prior to installation.
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Here is my how do I do that for Struts, it shows you a set of spring compressors.
Replacing Front Struts, and Mounts | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum
It is Straight forward in to removing them, but the front spring can cause serious bodily harm if removed improperly.
Unlike the rears that compressors aren't needed.
There are many types of spring compressors, but I find the 2 part ones easiest to use off the car.
Just be sure that you take them down equally.
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When I think coil overs I am thinking that they usually are sold as an assembly which is a whole hog install or removal, as if that is the case, then compressors aren't needed.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
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Where are my DIY Links?
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I'd understand that if he was changing his springs.
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