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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: c8dhc on 16 February 2008, 22:00

Title: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: c8dhc on 16 February 2008, 22:00
I bought some springs a while ago for my Mk2 Gti 16v and finally got around to fitting them today.

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m42/c8dhc/6daa_11-1.jpg)

The lad I bought them off said he had them fitted to a Mk3, but were designed to fit a Mk2. Rear ones fit fine but the problem is the fronts don't fit correctly. The top of the spring has a smaller centre on the new ones so the upper spring plate does not fit inside the spring.

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m42/c8dhc/SA400142.jpg)

Im hoping that if I get hold of some upper spring plates from a Mk3 then that will sort it. Anyone got some/know if they would fit?

If not then its back on with the originals

(http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m42/c8dhc/SA400143.jpg)

Title: Re: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: boneybradley on 16 February 2008, 22:08
the early mk3 till about 94 had identical springs all round to the mk2 (80mm pigtials on the front i believe) and changed in 94ish to 65mm pigtials and thats looks like what youve got!! the rear shocks and springs are the same whatever the year...
Title: Re: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: c8dhc on 16 February 2008, 22:16
Do you know if I can just fit the smaller upper spring plates from a later Mk3 then?
Title: Re: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: boneybradley on 16 February 2008, 22:19
The top mounts are different for the later springs...but if you have a friendly local factor you could see if some spring plates fit.... I've fitted larger springs using new top plates but not the other way round!!
Title: Re: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: saul79 on 17 February 2008, 00:02
the lowering springs i had for a 96 golf where the ones you need with the wider top coil ,i had smaller cups and welded brackets to em so they would fit lol ,but you cant as there smaller
Title: Re: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: c8dhc on 19 February 2008, 17:28
Quote from: boneybradley on 16 February 2008, 22:19
The top mounts are different for the later springs...but if you have a friendly local factor you could see if some spring plates fit.... I've fitted larger springs using new top plates but not the other way round!!

Don't suppose you have the old smaller type knocking about?

Tried the wanted section but no replies.


Do GSF do them as they have just opened a new unit nearby so I could pop in at w.end?
Title: Re: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: saul79 on 19 February 2008, 17:55
yep i got 2 off the buggers ,seen them today in me dads garage.if you need em then let me know :smiley:
Title: Re: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: c8dhc on 20 February 2008, 19:51
Quote from: saul79 on 19 February 2008, 17:55
yep i got 2 off the buggers ,seen them today in me dads garage.if you need em then let me know :smiley:

pm sent
Title: Re: Differances between Mk3 and Mk2 springs
Post by: saul79 on 20 February 2008, 22:39
pm replyed  :smiley: