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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #375 on: November 07, 2012, 07:45:47 pm »
So has anyone who has fitted a WALK recently had issues with the bushes?

I'm looking to buy a anti lift kit of some sort soon but am a little sceptical of the Superpro offset bush and concerned over the longevity of the new compound polybush in the Whiteline kit!!  :confused:



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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #376 on: November 07, 2012, 07:52:16 pm »
Erm, yeah! Thats pretty poor really!

Wonder why the Superpro kit uses offset bushes - or does the Whiteline use and offset metal console and a centred bush?

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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #377 on: November 07, 2012, 08:38:19 pm »
Erm, yeah! Thats pretty poor really!

Wonder why the Superpro kit uses offset bushes - or does the Whiteline use and offset metal console and a centred bush?



Basically yes.  The Whiteline console is formed in a way that means it gets the extra caster by pushing the subframe forward.  As in the only way to fit their consoles it to loosen all the subframe bolts and shift it forward.

The Superpro uses the slightly offset bush to gain the anti lift and increase in caster.  Where the Whiteline uses a pressed in bush and poly to poly contact, the Superpro is bonded directly to the console and uses a metal sleeve to contact to the poly.  No friction issues there.  I cant find a pic of their setup, but will post one up here when I can.
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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #378 on: November 07, 2012, 08:42:21 pm »

The whiteline method played part in my clearance / contact problem by putting the wheel too far forward in the arch  :fighting:

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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #379 on: November 07, 2012, 08:46:44 pm »

My whiteline bushes  :sad1:






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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #380 on: November 07, 2012, 11:26:59 pm »
My first set did the same thing but have been fine for atleast 40k

Mods yes but way too many to stick in this little box

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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #381 on: November 07, 2012, 11:45:05 pm »
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My Whiteline WALK has been fine for ~50k miles and was recently checked and found to be fine.

If buying again though, I would buy the SuperPro version.


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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #382 on: November 08, 2012, 12:03:37 am »
my WALK is fine after 8000 miles but my whiteline bump steer kit rubber seals are split already after less than £1500 miles. the rose joints seem ok for now but obviously wont last long once the dirts/water starts to get in. not a good design - they should be fully sealed items.

i wouldnt waste money on the BS kit or recommend it to people. i will be refitting OEM track rod ends when i can be arsed to get a realignment (last done about £1500 miles ago :confused:)

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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #384 on: November 08, 2012, 08:53:34 am »

may interest some of you

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SuperPro-Supaloy-Alloy-Lower-Control-Arms-Anti-lift-Kit-VW-Golf-MK5-MK6-GTI-R32-/130798917809?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e743918b1


....Alex at AKS can supply those - Probably cheaper (or same price) and without all the hassle of shipping from the other side of the world and wretched UK import 'duties'.


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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #385 on: November 08, 2012, 09:47:05 am »

may interest some of you

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SuperPro-Supaloy-Alloy-Lower-Control-Arms-Anti-lift-Kit-VW-Golf-MK5-MK6-GTI-R32-/130798917809?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e743918b1


....Alex at AKS can supply those - Probably cheaper (or same price) and without all the hassle of shipping from the other side of the world and wretched UK import 'duties'.

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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #386 on: November 08, 2012, 05:53:10 pm »
Erm, yeah! Thats pretty poor really!

Wonder why the Superpro kit uses offset bushes - or does the Whiteline use and offset metal console and a centred bush?



Basically yes.  The Whiteline console is formed in a way that means it gets the extra caster by pushing the subframe forward.  As in the only way to fit their consoles it to loosen all the subframe bolts and shift it forward.

The Superpro uses the slightly offset bush to gain the anti lift and increase in caster.  Where the Whiteline uses a pressed in bush and poly to poly contact, the Superpro is bonded directly to the console and uses a metal sleeve to contact to the poly.  No friction issues there.  I cant find a pic of their setup, but will post one up here when I can.

That explains it nicely, cheers Alex!  :happy2:


The whiteline method played part in my clearance / contact problem by putting the wheel too far forward in the arch  :fighting:

Hmm, thats not ideal either! Are you running pretty low Mike?

Starting to think a Whiteline kit might be worth a risk but, to be prepared to fit some standard Superpro wishbone rear bushes into the Whiteline consoles if / when the Whiteline bushes fail - would that work at all??!!
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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #387 on: November 09, 2012, 11:01:04 am »
Yes, it'll work.

The WL bushes are also sold separately and fit the stock consoles.
So all the stock size bushes most likely will also fit the WL ALK console.
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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #388 on: November 09, 2012, 11:46:08 am »
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It's probably already been posted in this thread (even by me) but I can't be arsed to trawl through 25 pages to find out:

It's a good idea, IMO and others, to replace the OEM bushes with polyurethane bushes on the other end of the wishbone when fitting Whiteline WALK. Mine are Powerflex (purple) polyurethane in this location and SuperPro elsewhere:





OEM bushes deteriorate much more rapidly than aftermarket polyurethane ones and also lose elasticity.


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Re: Whiteline Anti Lift Kit
« Reply #389 on: November 09, 2012, 12:35:29 pm »
Got the kit this morning, thanks Alex. Off to find some bushes as well and get it booked in!