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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Christo77 on 31 January 2011, 21:48

Title: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Christo77 on 31 January 2011, 21:48

Well basically i'm on Eibach's and Koni's and i've noticed the rear is sitting just a bit too low, seems to have settled moreso out of balance front to rear over time since fitting the suspension.
It doesn't quite look right to me, was wondering how you'd raise the rear end up a bit without adding pre load to the springs ?
Only needs about 20mm lift but it's bugging me, not looking to make it perfectly level, just a better stance overall.

Any ideas..cheers guys

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Wayne on 31 January 2011, 21:50

Check the Koni's some have extra grooves in the body so you can fit the spring plate higher.

If not your screwed really unless you have custom springs made.

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Christo77 on 31 January 2011, 21:58

Yep your right there is another groove about an inch higher but that would add the spring pre load i don't really want, the back end is at the limit of firmness for me..

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Wayne on 31 January 2011, 22:02

Quote from: Christo77 on 31 January 2011, 21:58

Yep your right there is another groove about an inch higher but that would add the spring pre load i don't really want, the back end is at the limit of firmness for me..

Will not make much difference, try it and see.

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Christo77 on 31 January 2011, 22:05

I was just thinking that..  :cool:  worth a try as you say.. thanks

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Wayne on 31 January 2011, 22:06

Quote from: Christo77 on 31 January 2011, 22:05

I was just thinking that..  :cool:  worth a try as you say.. thanks

No probs  :smiley:

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Christo77 on 04 February 2011, 18:07

I was in my VW dealer this afternoon ordering new rear lower susp leg bolts and rubber top mounts for my springseat reset job, the top mounts are now an obsolete item so my parts chap informed!.. To me that's not good on a grand scheme of things..
I wondered what other parts followed the VW obsoletion rout at the same time.
I guess gsf do them but what's the quality like..i know they're only rubber things but...

Just need a fine'ish day and without the wind!  to get the job done anyways :rolleyes:

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Wayne on 04 February 2011, 23:51

Quote from: Christo77 on 04 February 2011, 18:07

I was in my VW dealer this afternoon ordering new rear lower susp leg bolts and rubber top mounts for my springseat reset job, the top mounts are now an obsolete item so my parts chap informed!.. To me that's not good on a grand scheme of things..
I wondered what other parts followed the VW obsoletion rout at the same time.
I guess gsf do them but what's the quality like..i know they're only rubber things but...

Just need a fine'ish day and without the wind!  to get the job done anyways :rolleyes:

Get the Febi ones on ebay.

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Christo77 on 05 February 2011, 13:11

Ah right, will do thanks.

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Wayne on 05 February 2011, 20:33

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Set-4-VW-Golf-Mk2-Mk3-Vento-Corrado-Rear-Top-Mounts-/400190382698?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2d34a26a

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Christo77 on 05 February 2011, 22:16

Even better.. nice one  :cool:

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Jack3559 on 05 February 2011, 23:40

Lower the front.

 :cool:

Title: Re: How to raise a rear end..a bit ?
Post by: Christo77 on 06 February 2011, 00:47

Noooo.. because i'd be getting away from daily usable comfortable compromising ride goodness  :wink: