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Does the Alltrack have changed suspension pickup points or spaced down subframe?

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  • Does the Alltrack have changed suspension pickup points or spaced down subframe?

    I have no need for lots of ground clearance but I do want a bit more zip than the 1.4L models offer and AWD. An R is out of the price range.

    I know the Subaru Outback has a spaced down rear subframe and different front suspension pickup points vs the Liberty. Does the normal Golf and Alltrack also have changes to geometry or is it just a matter of swapping in some good aftermarket spring/shock sets to suit normal Golf height then it's effectively exactly the same as the low models?

    Thanks in advance!

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    Originally posted by bradsm87 View Post
    I have no need for lots of ground clearance but I do want a bit more zip than the 1.4L models offer and AWD. An R is out of the price range.

    I know the Subaru Outback has a spaced down rear subframe and different front suspension pickup points vs the Liberty. Does the normal Golf and Alltrack also have changes to geometry or is it just a matter of swapping in some good aftermarket spring/shock sets to suit normal Golf height then it's effectively exactly the same as the low models?

    Thanks in advance!
    This seems to be a common mod on the vw vortex site in the US you could check there but with the amount of lowered ones i have seen i don't think you will have much of a issue as the alltrack is only jacked up by a small amount

    I thought about doing mine but i like the extra clearance on gutters and steep driveways i hate hearing the grunching sound of your front lip grinding away
    2017 Golf Alltrack 135tdi All options
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      I wonder if it means I could lift my R [emoji1787]. I hate the scrape [emoji30]
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        Originally posted by hardy_bm View Post
        I wonder if it means I could lift my R [emoji1787]. I hate the scrape [emoji30]
        I'll buy an Alltrack then let's just swap cars!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Kachingg View Post
          This seems to be a common mod on the vw vortex site in the US you could check there but with the amount of lowered ones i have seen i don't think you will have much of a issue as the alltrack is only jacked up by a small amount
          I know it's easy to lower and not an issue as such but I want to be sure I'm getting the same suspension geometry as say a Golf R.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by bradsm87 View Post
            I have no need for lots of ground clearance but I do want a bit more zip than the 1.4L models offer and AWD. An R is out of the price range.

            I know the Subaru Outback has a spaced down rear subframe and different front suspension pickup points vs the Liberty. Does the normal Golf and Alltrack also have changes to geometry or is it just a matter of swapping in some good aftermarket spring/shock sets to suit normal Golf height then it's effectively exactly the same as the low models?

            Thanks in advance!
            Skoda does their Superb Outdoor and Octavia Scout lift using a combination of larger diameter tyres (+10mm) and raised springs (+10mm). I'd be thinking VW use a similar method.
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