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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: sveed1.8T on 09 January 2013, 15:32
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Just got a call from the garage stating that they are having a couple issues with the figment of my ARB. They said that when they connected it up to the adjustable droplinks, the links looked at an awkward angle? :undecided:
Has anyone got some pics of how it should look, or a picture guide?
To confirm, these are the parts going on...
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/sveed5/3CEE3ADD-B1BB-44C9-8251-10C7FEDEE9A2-12574-00000900EC50EA33.jpg)
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Dilemma over! :laugh: Just realised that the TT arb is shorter than the OEM arb meaning that the droplinks need spacing slightly! I'll update with pics shortly! :smiley:
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This was the angle the droplink was being forced to sit at..
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/sveed5/381FBF62-5BC2-466A-89E5-D141E5FEAEF6-13343-000009CA09D49316.jpg)
Then spaced up...
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/sveed5/DB183E5E-6A24-45BE-AEBC-29D7EFBB8A75-13343-000009CA167892AA.jpg)
One thing that has been noticed is the fact that on the drivers side, the arb is exceptionally close to the underside of the driveshaft when elevated off of the ground. It shouldn't be as bad when pressure is put back on the wheels, but is this normal?? :huh:
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/sveed5/0D62FEC8-36A8-4593-8AED-33120583E815-13343-000009CC102E68DC.jpg)
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haha, I read the first post, and was about to reply to say you need small spacers, then scrolled down and you'd got it sorted. Glad to see it's sorted mate.
N/S driveshaft looks different to me, very fat! I guess it's a 6 speed?
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drivers side shaft is longer so in theory has more travel when off the floor and lets the hub drop lower. This is a bonus when changing shocks lol
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haha, I read the first post, and was about to reply to say you need small spacers, then scrolled down and you'd got it sorted. Glad to see it's sorted mate.
N/S driveshaft looks different to me, very fat! I guess it's a 6 speed?
Haha, was learning and posting as I went along! :laugh: Yeh it is a 6speed :smug:
Got it all sorted and when it was taken off of the lift there was plenty of room!
(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af201/sveed5/23B49045-421C-4765-8CAB-898ABB58B5B4-13343-000009D385965C2B.jpg)
I thought that if I took loads of pics whilst I could, it would help others planning on doing this in the future! :smiley:
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What diameter is a TT ARB?
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What diameter is a TT ARB?
19mm, but 21mm where the bushes fit.
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You feel any difference? :smiley:
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You feel any difference? :smiley:
Think it's more for the lows, i.e. TT ARB goes under driveshaft where the std ARB loops over the top (and fouls driveshaft once you get to about -35/-40mm.
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You feel any difference? :smiley:
Now I know there is always the subconscious thought that because you have had something replaced or updated on your car, that you can 'definitely' notice the difference :laugh:
BUT,
It does feel more planted in the bends and just feels nicer round them! As I said, is it my mind playing tricks on me?? I'm gonna put it out there and say no! There is a positive improvement! :smiley:
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Good to know its improved handerling asone goes on soon couple of questions where shall I get the bushes for mine and spacer for the droplinks :undecided:
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Good to know its improved handerling asone goes on soon couple of questions where shall I get the bushes for mine and spacer for the droplinks :undecided:
Arb bushes can be bought on eBay, EuroCarParts, TPS, pretty much anywhere really :smiley:
I read up on another forum that the metal sleeves inside your original droplinks make perfect spacers... Can you guessed what we used as the spacers?? :whistle: You bet! :wink:
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Good to know its improved handerling asone goes on soon couple of questions where shall I get the bushes for mine and spacer for the droplinks :undecided:
Arb bushes can be bought on eBay, EuroCarParts, TPS, pretty much anywhere really :smiley:
I read up on another forum that the metal sleeves inside your original droplinks make perfect spacers... Can you guessed what we used as the spacers?? :whistle: You bet! :wink:
Sweet will sort all this the driveshaft rubbing is doing my nut
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What was the length of the bolt mate? I suppose you could use 2 or 3 10mm bolts as spacers to?
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What was the length of the bolt mate? I suppose you could use 2 or 3 10mm bolts as spacers to?
They were bolts that were kicking about in the spares drawer at the garage, so I don't know? :undecided: They were trimmed as they were too long! Yeh, the bolt idea would work, so long as you space them up sufficiently, as the droplinks bushes would get destroyed if not!!
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Good to know its improved handerling asone goes on soon couple of questions where shall I get the bushes for mine and spacer for the droplinks :undecided:
Arb bushes can be bought on eBay, EuroCarParts, TPS, pretty much anywhere really :smiley:
I read up on another forum that the metal sleeves inside your original droplinks make perfect spacers... Can you guessed what we used as the spacers?? :whistle: You bet! :wink:
Sweet will sort all this the driveshaft rubbing is doing my nut
Just a word of warning, I fitted ARB bushes from GSF last Feb. By November they were completely shot! Don't buy cheap!