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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: viperjsy on 22 August 2014, 01:28

Title: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 22 August 2014, 01:28
hi what do I need to put on here please thank you
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140822_011621_zps9510692c.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140822_011621_zps9510692c.jpg.html)
I know I need Suspension Strut Top Mounts+ Bearings x2 but is there any thing else I need
 
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: MoMartin on 22 August 2014, 11:34
This isn't essential, but putting copper grease on the coil would be a good idea
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: sharki786 on 22 August 2014, 11:59
You need some NEW top mounts just incase your old ones fail. As lowering a car will put ALOT of strain on other suspention componants.
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 22 August 2014, 16:23
thank you for your help

wouldent the copper grease destroy the dust cover
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 August 2014, 16:44
new bearing and top mount, fit to the car then cap in engine bay followed by top nut, then the black cover
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 22 August 2014, 16:51
thank you Wazzzer
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 22 August 2014, 22:54
+ just remember to use the old slim inner top nut from your stock struts
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 25 August 2014, 00:28
do I use the aluminum spacer or leave it off
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 27 August 2014, 18:00
hi do the Bearings just slide on or screw on thank you
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 27 August 2014, 19:10
use the front coilovers how they came in the box, with nothing on the top thread the bearing just rests on and so does the upper rubber mount, then you screw the inner strut nut down- Fit the coilover to the car then the top hat goes on in the engine bay, and the final top lock nut
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 27 August 2014, 21:19
I cant get the bearing on as the hole is just to small
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140827_212707_zpse89e7941.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140827_212707_zpse89e7941.jpg.html)
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140827_212745_zps8240f493.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140827_212745_zps8240f493.jpg.html)
is this the right bearing
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 28 August 2014, 16:18
hi the seller on ebay has sent the right ones to replace them
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 28 August 2014, 19:38
definitely the wrong ones, should look like this
As i said before dont use that nut in the picture, you re-use the one from your stock suspension
If ur still unsure mate watch this video shows u how to install them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yefvpgL7Dws

(http://i61.tinypic.com/fwmv6q.jpg)
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 28 August 2014, 21:56
thank you for the help and the vid
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 01 September 2014, 18:33
just receaved the bearing today
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140901_182143_zps06610731.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140901_182143_zps06610731.jpg.html)
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: Wazzzer on 01 September 2014, 19:17
get on it then :wink:
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: SI74 on 01 September 2014, 20:32
Yip there the right ones.
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 01 September 2014, 21:28
thank you
what would the drop be on this as I have no clue
(http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a534/veklor/20140901_211403_zps0d86a634.jpg) (http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/veklor/media/20140901_211403_zps0d86a634.jpg.html)
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 01 September 2014, 21:35
I started with 28 threads, probably about that same measurement you got there and it was fine until they settled and then started rubbing the driveshaft, now I have lowered it another 20mm and removed the roll bar

-with that loosing all my engine undertray several pieces on the m25 hard shoulder  :grin: but no rubbing  :smug:
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 01 September 2014, 21:46
thank you I would like a drop of 40mm what measurements should it be and where to measure from please thank you
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: 1.8Tgolf_Chris on 03 September 2014, 18:54
thank you I would like a drop of 40mm what measurements should it be and where to measure from please thank you

really the only accurate way of doing that is measuring from the Floor to the arch with the standard suspension, once youv fitted the coilovers ur just have to measure it floor to arch again and see where your at, f**king pain in the ass alot of messing about i just left it at 28 threads, and on the rear fitted everything that comes in the box with the rear ajusters wound all the way down that sat pretty level
Title: Re: coilover help needed please
Post by: viperjsy on 04 September 2014, 17:24
thank you will give 28 threads a go or I may go 40 threads