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Where to start for improving handling?
smilespergallon:
I've finished the front and rear drop links, so I'm going to have a go at refreshing the suspension. I'm going to go for the Bilstein B4s.
This is what's in my basket at the moment:
* 2 x Bilstein B4 Front Shock Absorber [22-140012]
* 2 x Bilstein B3 Front Coil Spring [37-148126]
* 2 x Bilstein B1 Front Strut Mount [12-244942]
* 2 x Meyle Front Bump Stops [100 642 0004]
* 2 x Bilstein B4 Rear Shock Absorber [19-140025]
* 2 x Bilstein B3 Rear Coil Spring [36-148134]
* 2 x Bilstein B1 Rear Strut Mount [12-224081]
* 2 x Meyle Rear Bump Stops [100 742 0018]
I know it's a lot to ask, but do these parts look correct? Mainly the top mounts and bump stops.
Also, should I be looking to buy new bolts while I'm at it? If so, I'm not sure where to look or how I'd find out what bolts I would need.
Thanks as always for any advice.
smilespergallon:
All seems to be good from my research.
Think I'll just leave the bolts for now and consult eBay if something snaps. Looks like "VAG Bolts" on eBay do a nice selection.
smilespergallon:
If I happened to get the B6 instead of B4 would I still need the bump stops?
I vaguely remember reading somewhere that the B6 shocks come with built in bump stops.
smilespergallon:
I'm in the middle of replacing the front suspension. Currently stuck at getting the shock absorber out.
1. Do I need to remove the tie rod to be able to remove the shock absorber? Some tutorials remove it, whilst other's don't. Not sure if it's necessary and that's what's holding me back.
2. Are there any tricks to getting the shock absorber out? I've hammered a chisel punch in to the back to try and open it up, and I've been hitting down on the housing to try and get it out, but I've only managed to get it about half way out so far. Doesn't seem to want to go any further.
Definitely the hardest job I've done on the car so far, but I think I can do it.
Any advice would be appreciated. Going to give it another go tomorrow.
HughOR:
Take the caliper off and tie it out the way. Take ball joint off the wishbone and undo track rod and drop link. Then take the disc, hub and shock out and do it on a bench.
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