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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Stirring Moose on 22 August 2010, 23:27

Title: Early and Late Suspension Mounts
Post by: Stirring Moose on 22 August 2010, 23:27

Been faffing about looking at suspension and have noticed that in a lot of cases there are different kits available for early and late model Mk.3s. I believe the difference is in the suspension mountings. Can anyone shead any more light on what exactly is different between the early and late set ups?

S.M.

Title: Re: Early and Late Suspension Mounts
Post by: Wayne on 23 August 2010, 00:05

Front coil spring sizes changed

Title: Re: Early and Late Suspension Mounts
Post by: Adam on 23 August 2010, 08:19

I think it was the pig tail went from 65mm to 85mm :undecided:

Title: Re: Early and Late Suspension Mounts
Post by: rubjonny on 23 August 2010, 09:34

yeah the later springs were bigger diameter at the top, so the upper spring plate is wider to suit. top mounts etc all the same though on the GTIs.
On the 4 stud models the early cars had MK2 top mounts, later ones had MK3 GTI top mounts.

Title: Re: Early and Late Suspension Mounts
Post by: Stirring Moose on 23 August 2010, 19:13

Most eeenteresting Meester Bond...

Thanks guys.

S.M.