Changing springs....how hard is it?

tegwin · Post by **tegwin** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:39 pm

Im looking at buying a GTI thats been lowered, however I cant actually get insured on a lowered car so im going to have to refit the origional springs:evil:...

How hard is it to swap the springs over?

Will changing the springs effect the current camber and tracking?.... (will I have to get it retracked and have the camber looked at once the old springs are back on?

bhp addict · Post by **bhp addict** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:18 pm

not too difficult afaik -

i will be doing the reverse and fitting 60mm drop springs in next couple of weeks myself

Yes you will need the camber/tracking done - local garage should do it for you - around Â£50ish apparently mate

hope this helps

Bryony84 · Post by **Bryony84** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:01 pm

Not too difficult, I did the reverse of this a few weeks ago - its time consuming and you'll need some spring compressors but its not difficult.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:04 pm

what are you based? and how low is the car? fancy swapping springs? I know sum1 who can do the whole sheebang

TheEggShell · Post by **TheEggShell** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:53 am

Hi guys,

Does anyone know the part number for the standard front suspension springs?

Also, is there a guide anywhere for changing springs?

tegwin · Post by **tegwin** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:57 am

Im fairly sure there is a good guide to replacing the strut/springs in the appropriate haynes manual....worth every penny IMHO!

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:34 pm

No one will notice if its only a 30-40mm drop