Strut housing

Hello all,
I have just replaced the suspension on my MK1 with Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks and came up against a stumbling block when realised the the front struts I removed were a complete unit. The replacement struts I have purchased need housings and I'm struggling to find anywhere I can purchase them. If anybody knows where I could pick some up please let me know.

Many thanks,

Dave

Try ~Mark Carter at Classic Vw mate.

Most helpful

http://www.classic-vw.co.uk/contact-us-2-w.asp

Ian

Great, thanks will do. They were showing as sold out but I think you're right, I'll give him a shout.

Many thanks,

Dave

Marks a bit rubbish at keeping the site updated!  

DaBullCam said

Hello all,
I have just replaced the suspension on my MK1 with Eibach springs and Bilstein shocks and came up against a stumbling block when realised the the front struts I removed were a complete unit. The replacement struts I have purchased need housings and I'm struggling to find anywhere I can purchase them. If anybody knows where I could pick some up please let me know.

Yep I have seen that myself, where the new struts are a one time use as a sealed unit, and you can't insert a cartridge…. When you are buying them you "think" your getting a good deal until you read the fine print.