Suspension ??

Now then lads,

My front suspension is original i think, as in it has the normal shocks and sprigs on it, now I cant afford coil overs but can afford a new set of the same ones.

Would this be ok ??, as in does anyone think i would be wasting money or would it be a good thing to do ??


I need to change it because it bangs like hell when i have no other option to go over a pot whole, or cant make out a sleeping policeman at night.

I can get the shocks for £40 and the springs for £15 so i think it would make the car better surely ??

Regards

You dont need coilovers,depends what you are hoping to achieve but if your original suspension is worn out then the same but new will be an improvement.

sounds like my Rivage Eddie..  I'm thinking of changing the lot for new OEM.,  but again its down to cash..

Will be interesting to see what the guys in the know on here suggest  

Im definatley changing the fronts now, just need to get a spring compressor or I may make one at work if I can be bothered LOL !!

As for your Rivage its lush !!, think when my roof fails I may get a Blue colored one instead of the black, and im ordering some chrome side strips as the aerial looks all alone now, (im sure I heard it whimper)

Iv just polished my wheels again, my other half is getting worried now !! LOL Any way just got my drivers side door to do now, the outer skin has come away at the bottom, so ill be drilling and riveting this week and using some body filler so ill be a busy boy, plus iv got the gloss work in the house to do (MARE) !

Regards all

If the car is crashing over potholes and you havent got a coilover kit fitted, ie looks original, the first place I would start looking is the top mounts. Couple of pics posted below, of a kackered one and a new one just fitted, even after a few thousand miles myn are a lot closer to the new pic, its the gap between the plate and rubber. You will get a totally transformed ride if these are gone, also when you get new I would also accept nothing less than the Febi brand.

If your putting the time in to change these then I would also order new dampers and boots.

If fitting coilovers you are going to be changing the top mounts I presume and dont forget they are naturally much harsher than the standard setup and will wear out a new set of top mounts quicker. So just make sure that harsher ride is what you are after, coilovers are for a lower racier and hence harsher ride. A good condition standard setup will give a much smoother ride.

djheap,

I was thinking of doing my top mounts first to see the difference

I have been looking at these on ebay


£24 +£9 delivery
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200501848518&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

and these

£33 +£9
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150503158842&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

What do you think?

Cheers
tony

id always go for the febi ones, they are stamped on top. The first set I wouldnt bother with as they are not.
But the bottom set looks like it may be missing the small metal collar (Top Mount Spacer Sleeve).

try the following site works out at just under 40 posted for the set including the collar…pays you money takes your choice.
ive used the site a few years back with no problems.

AVS Car Parts - [The VW - Audi - Seat - Skoda Parts Specialist]

Cheers for the advice, I am gonna go for it

Do you reckon this is my shopping list for a 1991 rivage cabby?


*07359 Strut Top Mount (In Stock)   £22.04
 *08431 Mount Spacer Sleeve (In Stock)   £1.00
 07299 Bumpstop, Front (In Stock)   £2.90
 02329 Boot, Front (In Stock)      £1.70


Sub-Total:          £27.64
(Delivery to UK : 2.75 Kg):   £4.95
VAT @ 17.5%:         £5.70
Total:            £3
8.29


Eddie, I will have this sorted and fitted asap and let you know the results

Think i will give these a go as well, good price as well.

I've ordered 8)

I dont get paid till 18th so will be ordering then, another thing !!

How do you go about changing these is it a night mare as in do i need any specialized tools, never worked with suspension before !!

Any help would be great, or may be you could do yours and post a how to on here ??

Regards

I am gonna take it to my mate who owns a garage, leave it with him for the day.  There's a few other bits to do too.

I have one of those ! as in a mate who is the manager of kwick fit, so might just get him to do it !

Saves me the hassle then

Just looked at mine compared to djheaps piccy and mine are goosed, split, rusty just dont look good at all

PNERivage said

Do you reckon this is my shopping list for a 1991 rivage cabby?


*07359 Strut Top Mount (In Stock)   £22.04
 *08431 Mount Spacer Sleeve (In Stock)   £1.00
 07299 Bumpstop, Front (In Stock)   £2.90
 02329 Boot, Front (In Stock)      £1.70

   That looks right to me for a cabbie, what I ordered as well, same part nos. The bumpstop, spacer and boot actually less than I paid in 2007   only thing that gone up is the top mount itself. Now thats a surprize  

   If your going through the hassle of getting this lot fitted I would also consider putting new damper inserts in as well, then pretty much new front suspension. I purchased item 100758 which was a fine.
     But I notice VW spares aint saying if they have dampers in stock or giving a price, shame.

there is a post by early1800 which shows how to change this lot, if you cant find it let me know.
That is my car in the post, early guided me through the process and was a great help.

Found it mate that looks the muts nuts !!,

Very descriptive !!, Think it will work a treat

Oh think you have same wheels as mine ?? 14" Le Castelettes ?? think thats what there called,

Oh was going to say the underneath of my car is sound, covered in lots of WAX OIL, however those little wish bone suspension struts are full of surfice rust so you think they would be worth changeing, i would have to get a kit and there only £40 on ebay !!

What do you think ??

Regards

eddie32 said

Oh think you have same wheels as mine ?? 14" Le Castelettes ?? think thats what there called,

Oh was going to say the underneath of my car is sound, covered in lots of WAX OIL, however those little wish bone suspension struts are full of surfice rust so you think they would be worth changeing, i would have to get a kit and there only £40 on ebay !!

What do you think ??

Regards

yeap wheels are "le castellet" came in both 14" and 15" and a few colour combinations. Myn are 14" which is the more common size. Site below can be a good reference source.

http://www.mk1vw.info/modules.php?name=Info&op=viewtut&page=2&id=76

post a few pics of the bits you think are crusty and I am sure someone will advise.

djheap22 said

   That looks right to me for a cabbie, what I ordered as well, same part nos. The bumpstop, spacer and boot actually less than I paid in 2007   only thing that gone up is the top mount itself. Now thats a surprize  

   If your going through the hassle of getting this lot fitted I would also consider putting new damper inserts in as well, then pretty much new front suspension. I purchased item 100758 which was a fine.
     But I notice VW spares aint saying if they have dampers in stock or giving a price, shame.

Yes think i will do that.  euro carparts have them £78 a pair delivered..

cant seam to see any springs thou, do they not do them anymore

PNERivage said

Yes think i will do that.  euro carparts have them £78 a pair delivered..

cant seam to see any springs thou, do they not do them anymore

soz not sure on springs, I reused them as car had low millage and looked in good nick.
hopefully someone can advise re springs.