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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Shivas Regal on 07 February 2012, 20:50

Title: New bolts -suspension change
Post by: Shivas Regal on 07 February 2012, 20:50

Im about to embark on aftermarket suspension for my 16v

Was wondering if I should be changing any old bolts in the process.

I want to get everything u need before I start dismantling

Title: Re: New bolts -suspension change
Post by: X4MGS on 07 February 2012, 20:53

I would... I did every thing when I did mine...

Top Mounts, Bump Stops, Nuts & Bolts etc..... No point doing half the job!!

Title: Re: New bolts -suspension change
Post by: Sam on 07 February 2012, 23:11

Quote from: Shivas Regal on 07 February 2012, 20:50

Im about to embark on aftermarket suspension for my 16v

Was wondering if I should be changing any old bolts in the process.

I want to get everything u need before I start dismantling

You can still get the original camber bolts from vw. One should be 'thinner' in the middle than the other. As stated top mounts (mk3 I read somthing about???) and the few holding bolts that keep the suspension together with I wouldnt bother with. You may want to look into doing your bushings whilst your at it but thats up to do, I didnt but I probs should have done for the sake of £20  :smiley:

Title: Re: New bolts -suspension change
Post by: Diamond Hell on 07 February 2012, 23:16

Stick G3 GTI top mounts on the set up - stronger, more hard-wearing.

You will need the top metal plates to go with.

Title: Re: New bolts -suspension change
Post by: Shivas Regal on 08 February 2012, 08:08

The metal caps.... Are they the spring caps?

Title: Re: New bolts -suspension change
Post by: Diamond Hell on 09 February 2012, 13:06

NO, they go on top of the top mounts, in the engine bay.

You will may need spring caps as well.

Title: Re: New bolts -suspension change
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 09 February 2012, 14:07

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