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Changing springs....how hard is it?
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 3:39 pm
by tegwin
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?
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:18 pm
by bhp addict
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 £50ish apparently mate
hope this helps
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:01 pm
by Bryony84
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.
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:04 pm
by Tim_GTi
what are you based? and how low is the car? fancy swapping springs? I know sum1 who can do the whole sheebang
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:53 am
by TheEggShell
Hi guys,
Does anyone know the part number for the standard front suspension springs?
Also, is there a guide anywhere for changing springs?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:57 am
by tegwin
Im fairly sure there is a good guide to replacing the strut/springs in the appropriate haynes manual....worth every penny IMHO!
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:34 pm
by sorted
No one will notice if its only a 30-40mm drop
