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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: th3_f15t on 10 June 2016, 20:35
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I've spotted this on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221544809422?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
But it says it doesn't fit GTI's. Is this correct, as in are there different rear beams depending on whether the car had rear discs or not? I thought all rear beams were the same and it's the hubs that allow the fitting of disc brakes instead of drums..?
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Mk2 beams are the same. Just need the s shaped looking bit of.metal that the hose and pipe meet at.
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it won't have the anti roll bar like the gti does
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it won't have the anti roll bar like the gti does
Can one not be fitted to it or is it missing the mounting points from the roll bar?
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pretty sure the anti-roll bar is part of the axle and can't be removed. why not use the mk3 gti axles for the wide track? or use a standard rear axle fitted with an aftermarket arb.
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Well, I am planning to fit H&R anti roll bars anyway, so I could get this and fit my new roll bar to it anyway? I had considered the wide track option, seems like while I'm replacing everything it may be the better option.
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personally I would go for the wide track with some decent springs/shocks. it's got to be easier finding a less corroded mk3 axle than a mk2 one. the h+r anti-roll bars will be tuned to work alongside the original ones so if the original rear arb is missing it might put the balance of the car out.
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Ah, very interesting that, thanks for that. Wide track and 5-stud conversion looks like the way ahead then... So if I use a mk3 Golf GTI/VR6 rear beam and mk3 ARB, I'll be alright?
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Yeh. Vr6 beam is slightly wider than gti beam. Or so ive been told. Its also supposedly in the stub axles. Havnt chexked my mk2 stubs vs mk3 stubs so cant confirm
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The stub axles are about the same as long as they are rear disc versions. Some Mk2 versions don't have the hole for the ABS sensors which is the only difference. You could bin the tapered bearing in favour of Polo 6N2/Lupo setup.
As regards for the VR6 'plus axle', same as the Mk3 GTI.
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Yeah, been looking at the wide track conversion guide over on Club GTI, there's about 10mm difference between them all. I'll try and get the widest one, then mk3 rear hubs and Polo bearings (anyone got a link to those please) and some good bushes plus new bolts and we're laughing.
Been trying to get the rear beam off today, what a nightmare! 27 year old, rusted on bolts do not play nice!
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why not just swap over all the mk2 parts to the mk3 axle?
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Again, true, either option is good but looking on eBay at mk3 parts, I can buy all but the rear beam itself and front hubs brand new.
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Also, with the front uprights from the mk3, do the mk4 Golf wheel bearings and hubs fit them the same, as I have those spare from another project..?
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do you mean if the mk4 bearing will fit in the mk3 bearing carrier? or do you mean if the mk4 bearing carrier will fit the mk3 struts?
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I mean the bearings from a mk4 fitting into the bearing carrier/upright from a mk3 Golf.
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If I use a VR6 rear beam, do mk4 Golf rear calipers still fit like they do to a mk2?