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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: vapor matt on 30 July 2008, 19:25

Title: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: vapor matt on 30 July 2008, 19:25

Same as title really, changed to my coilovers last weekend and noticed the rear bushes are kinda shot. want to fit some new wish bones with bushes but wanted to know if i need any special tools
like ball joint spliters ect ect?

cheers!

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: iMation on 30 July 2008, 19:38

For the rear bushes mate you would need this, trust me tho this is a pain in the arse even with this tool!

http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php?products_id=12057 (http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php?products_id=12057)
I would get the rear done at a garage

for the front wishbones tho there was a how too somewhere?? Rich? Rhys?

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: richw911 on 30 July 2008, 19:46

Quote from: iMation on 30 July 2008, 19:38

For the rear bushes mate you would need this, trust me tho this is a pain in the arse even with this tool!

http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php?products_id=12057 (http://www.uktools.com/product_info.php?products_id=12057)
I would get the rear done at a garage

for the front wishbones tho there was a how too somewhere?? Rich? Rhys?

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/114669/780532.aspx#780532

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: iMation on 30 July 2008, 19:55

ah there it is, on THAT site :S

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: richw911 on 30 July 2008, 19:56

Quote from: iMation on 30 July 2008, 19:55

ah there it is, on THAT site :S

Yeah i hate it evan more now but i was forced to use it when this site was down  :grin:

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: T_J_G on 30 July 2008, 20:20

Yeah i browsed UKMKIV but its far too spread out.Never made a post on there though there are some nice cars on there.

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: vapor matt on 30 July 2008, 20:26

Thanks for that link rich :smiley:

What happened to my post about fitting me coilovers? seems to have gone

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: richw911 on 30 July 2008, 20:28

Quote from: vapor matt on 30 July 2008, 20:26

Thanks for that link rich :smiley:

What happened to my post about fitting me coilovers? seems to have gone

If you posted before the site went down it is lost forever  :cry:

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: Dubbz on 30 July 2008, 20:31

Quote from: vapor matt on 30 July 2008, 20:26

Thanks for that link rich :smiley:

What happened to my post about fitting me coilovers? seems to have gone

what collies did you go for? whats the ride like etc. :afro:

Title: Re: Changing bottom front wish bones, any special tools needed?
Post by: vapor matt on 30 July 2008, 20:42

I went for the eibach pro street S set of coilovers, and i have to say the ride is great, they are made by KW by the way, there is a sticker on them saying so.
but iam pleased with them, lowerd car about 32mm front 30mm rear. didnt want to go any lower as the handling goes out the window once you get to low.
but now it feels nice, its not harsh and it feels firm when driven hard yet at slow speeds its comfy enough.

so anone looking for some coilies which dont rattle your teeth i would recomend them highly! also fitted new spring bumps on back and top mounts. also new top mounts on the front. thats when i spotted the front lower wish bone bush's looking worse for wear! was gona go polybush but decided for standard uprated bilstien bush's. still retaining the comfort but also holding some improved life span. well we shall see if they do or dont. new drop links fitted when i changed the dampers ect, so once ive done the wish bones this weekend, its off for full alignment! and iam done!