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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: tidydub on 16 February 2008, 09:34

Title: are all mk 2 golf rear beams the same?
Post by: tidydub on 16 February 2008, 09:34

Hi all, my Dad's managed to bend the rear beam on the golf so now i'm on the hunt for a new one. Our car is a mk2 16v, do i need a 16v rear beam or will a beam of any mk 2 fit? Is there any differences like beam thickness or will the disc brakes bolt onto the drum set up?

cheers

Title: Re: are all mk 2 golf rear beams the same?
Post by: Jay on 16 February 2008, 11:11

I think you will need a 16v rear beam, from what I have read.

Title: Re: are all mk 2 golf rear beams the same?
Post by: bobbymk11 on 16 February 2008, 11:39

16v rear beam required

Title: Re: are all mk 2 golf rear beams the same?
Post by: tidydub on 16 February 2008, 18:33

thats ok, i managed to get a complete 16v beam for £50. RESULT!

Title: Re: are all mk 2 golf rear beams the same?
Post by: rubjonny on 18 February 2008, 12:40

8v gti rear beam is identical
edit: ideally you want a GTI beam due to the integral ARB.  You can still fit a drum one if you like, but you'll loose the arb, plus you'll have to swap the brake bias valve bracket from the old beam to the new one.