Hi,
Following on from my thread about my Tig being a bit worn in the LCA bushes and weeping rear shocks etc.
(http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...an-119013.html)
I took action and ordered some Bilstein B4 rear shocks and have now put them in. The RH rear shock had noticeably more oil on it than the left and both old shocks were much more easily pushed into their travel than the new ones but the rebound speed was close to the same but I imagine that would be different with the coils springs adding their muscle when in position.
The new shocks have made a positive change to the handling and the back is less "wallowy" when pushed around bends.. it seems more inclined to hold the line.
I averaged about and hour per side just using home workshop gear - trolley jack, 400mm jack stands, crouching on haunches etc. Reasonably smooth process.
Interestingly, the improvement at the rear emphasises the front end wallow when pushed around a corner so now I'm thinking I should do them too when I attack the LCA bushes but I'm a bit cautious of dismantling the front end and messing with struts etc.
I already have new LCA (rearward mount) bushes and new sway bar links for that project which is why I am considering making a feast of it and getting the struts too.. and I have new front discs so it would nearly be a full refurb..
Has anyone changed out struts on a Tig without a hoist and other nice workshop benefits like good rattle guns etc?
I will be needing torque settings and advice about what mounting hardware (bolts) should be renewed instead of reusing existing h/w. Anyone done it at home?
Cheers, Chris
Following on from my thread about my Tig being a bit worn in the LCA bushes and weeping rear shocks etc.
(http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...an-119013.html)
I took action and ordered some Bilstein B4 rear shocks and have now put them in. The RH rear shock had noticeably more oil on it than the left and both old shocks were much more easily pushed into their travel than the new ones but the rebound speed was close to the same but I imagine that would be different with the coils springs adding their muscle when in position.
The new shocks have made a positive change to the handling and the back is less "wallowy" when pushed around bends.. it seems more inclined to hold the line.
I averaged about and hour per side just using home workshop gear - trolley jack, 400mm jack stands, crouching on haunches etc. Reasonably smooth process.
Interestingly, the improvement at the rear emphasises the front end wallow when pushed around a corner so now I'm thinking I should do them too when I attack the LCA bushes but I'm a bit cautious of dismantling the front end and messing with struts etc.
I already have new LCA (rearward mount) bushes and new sway bar links for that project which is why I am considering making a feast of it and getting the struts too.. and I have new front discs so it would nearly be a full refurb..
Has anyone changed out struts on a Tig without a hoist and other nice workshop benefits like good rattle guns etc?
I will be needing torque settings and advice about what mounting hardware (bolts) should be renewed instead of reusing existing h/w. Anyone done it at home?
Cheers, Chris
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