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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: captin_urbis on 12 December 2012, 15:14

Title: ball joints for mk3 gti hubs on mk2
Post by: captin_urbis on 12 December 2012, 15:14

hi guys, i have a jetta which im converting to 5 stud by using mk3 16v hubs and axle. but i dont have the gti subframe. does anyone know whether i can get ball joints to fit the wishbones and the top bolt on ball joints?

cheers guys

Title: Re: ball joints for mk3 gti hubs on mk2
Post by: Diamond Hell on 13 December 2012, 13:29

I'd suggest you either need to go full-wide-track, or keep it all narrow-track.

Don't think the subframe affects this - it's just the control arms and associated bits from one or t'other.

Title: Re: ball joints for mk3 gti hubs on mk2
Post by: captin_urbis on 13 December 2012, 20:48

its a mk3 diesel subframe so i am going full wide track right?

Title: Re: ball joints for mk3 gti hubs on mk2
Post by: EsSeX dAn on 16 December 2012, 16:00

the ball joints will physically fit. youll want the longer mk3 driveshafts too if your using the mk3 wishbones. i think the subframe wont make any difference on what one you use, im sure its just the wishbones that are different

Title: Re: ball joints for mk3 gti hubs on mk2
Post by: Diamond Hell on 20 December 2012, 16:26

The subframe won't make any difference, especially as when I last checked the G3 TDI outside my house was narrow-track! :grin:

Control arms, balljoints, hubs, steering rack and arms required.