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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: rac_gti on 31 October 2003, 16:50

Title: eibach spring
Post by: rac_gti on 31 October 2003, 16:50
How easy it is to fitted eibach spring on my mk4 gti golf ?
Do i need special tools ?
 ;D
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: golfvr6 on 01 November 2003, 00:36
You will need spring compressors for sure.
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: frosticles on 02 November 2003, 08:48
Other that spring compressors, the job is pretty straight foreward. Rears are easy peasy, Fronts can be a little trickier. The top mounts can be awkward to remove as you need to modify a socket so you can fit an allen key through the middle!!!!!!! Make a good diferrence though once fitted. Might want to fit uprated shocks as well as the standard ones are'nt up to the lowered springs!!!! Will find that the ride becomes "Bouncy" Hope this helps. cheeRS, Kev.
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: golfvr6 on 02 November 2003, 10:55
If the mk4 set up is like the mk3 then try using a spark plug socket with a spanner and an allen key through the middle.
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: kniterider on 02 November 2003, 18:47
tried that on mine, had to drill the center of the socket out to fit the allen key(7mm) and after undoing the top getting the strut of the hub carrier was a right sod, make sure ya get wd40 on there a few days before!, spring compressors yep deffo, im still running standard shocks and they havent gone bouncey yet! will change when they do, this has got to be the 1st mod any one does on a mk4 cause they arent much cop with out being stiffened up!, back end was mega easy about 15 mins per side,
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: golfvr6 on 02 November 2003, 18:51
The backs are easy on mk4? pain in the arse on mk2 and mk3! The ride will probably not go bouncy as the springs control that, what will happen is the ride will get harsh when the shocks are knackered.
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: frosticles on 02 November 2003, 18:54
The backs should take no more than 15 mins for the pair. Just jack the rear end up, drop the shocks and the whole lot dangles!!!!!! Peasey
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: kniterider on 02 November 2003, 18:55
sorry frosty i must be sooo slow!, mind you was lookin after my 2yr old lad when i was doing it!
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: golfvr6 on 02 November 2003, 19:01
Can't doing anything with my 3 year old boy around, as he wants to join in!
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: mk1 on 02 November 2003, 19:17
 LOL. Train him right and he will bleed brakes, check the lights, top up the oil etc. My 8 year old helps me all the time >:( ;) ;)
Steve.
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: golfvr6 on 02 November 2003, 19:32
Quote from: mk1 on 02 November 2003, 19:17
LOL. Train him right and he will bleed brakes, check the lights, top up the oil etc. My 8 year old helps me all the time >:( ;) ;)
Steve.

If you got kids, when do you find time to do all these engine conversions? i'll be lucky to get my new rear discs on before christmas!  :'(
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: mk1 on 02 November 2003, 19:49
I know what you mean, I have a very understanding wife. It's our 10th anniversary today :-*. You don't get that for armed robbery ;). Don't mention christmas  >:(.
Steve.
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: golfvr6 on 02 November 2003, 19:54
Yep, i know what ya mean, life really does mean life  >:(
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: rac_gti on 02 November 2003, 22:02
yeah tell me abt it .. My son is coming up to 2 year old and he like being wiv me when i fiddle with my car .. he alway pick any tools and poke into my wheel !
Kid eh .. can't blame them for trying ..

Right i think i will go for full suspension kits .. remove old one and put in new one
Presto good as new  ;D

One more thing .. how the hell can i put my gti 's picture on here ?
I have tried god know how many time !  :-\
Title: Re:eibach spring
Post by: kniterider on 03 November 2003, 20:29
i got richandhazel to help me as im not a whizz yet! they sorted mine for me!