Suspension "spacer"

[Waspy]

So I have bought springs and shocks to replace the coilovers on my mk2. I have been told, by a mechanic, that I need a "spacer" for each corner. Described as going between the spring and shock *I think*. Anyone any idea what he is talking about? Like what would you say if you thought "suspension spacer"?

Cheers guys

[X4MGS]

[Waspy]

Cheers mate, I had a look at these diagrams a little earlier to see if I could figure it out. But nothing added up. Basically he quoted me £100 for whatever it is he needs direct from VW, which just sounds wrong. £25 a corner?

Feel like I am getting ripped off.

[gazareth]

hey can you stick up a pic of the parts you have? then 1 of us can tell you what you need.

[Waspy]

Literally the struts/shocks and springs. Plus whatever is still on the car from the previous coilovers.

[gazareth]

ah maybe he means the spring top caps as they most likely are different on the coilovers. basically the metal piece that goes between the top of the spring and the strut top mounting.

[Sgt_Lemon]

That should come with the suspension you brought. I did what you have done in the opposite way a few months back, the only thing the coilovers and original suspension shared was the top mounts. The spring cup should keep the spring compressed with a nut that goes above the bearing, part 10 on the front suspension diagram.

[Sgt_Lemon]

There can be no spacer on the front suspension meaning that he would be charging £50 per rear corner. Sounds dodgy as f**k, is it still at the garage or are you able to post a pick of your rear suspension

[gazareth]

i would get the mechanic to order in the bits he thinks you need. and you get a pic of the bits and post it here before you go ahead and get the work done?

[gazareth]

I would say its number 7 in the picture for the rear suspension and number 8 for the front.