Coilover Install Melbourne

[VEEEUU]

Thank you heaps for this comprehensive explanation.

I had mine lowered by a mechanic. He chose not to remove the plastic cowel. He cut 40mm holes (using a hole saw) directly above the strut top mounts to lower a special tube socket (Like a "C"shape) onto the strut top nut. A 7mm allan key can than be inserted underneath the plastic cowel into the strut rod. He used 45mm rubber blanking gromets to cover these holes over when finished. Looks OK.

The reason I asked for your advice is that I will need to do the job again and this time on my own. Hence, any other "tricks" which may make the job simpler and safer are most welcome.

I had made a mistake in ignoring other POLO owners experiences with just changing springs and not the shockers. There is an awful deficiency in rebound control as the H&R 35/55 springs (930kg) are so firm.

The rear has now been tamed by installing KONI adjustable sport shocks. Now for the dreaded job of replacing the the front with KONI adjustable strut towers. I am keeping the H&R springs as they lower the car nicely without any tyre rubbing issues on 18x7.5 rims. (215/35 tyres)

Kind regards
VEEEUU

[pontiff]

Yeah but Mannnnnn, not hard to do it properly, if my mechanic did that I would be demanding a new panel and never do anything like that again!!!

[pontiff]

If u struggle, bring it up to pakenham and I will do it for u

[VEEEUU]

Hi Pontiff

Thank you for your generous offer. I see how I go on my own first.

For interes,t I have attached some images of the strut access method. The mechanic said it would be easier than removing the windscreen wiper arms.

Kind regards
VEEEUU

[pontiff]

No worries, offer is always there. Wiper arms are 2x13mm and a puller. Can be difficult, but no more so than making sure you don't destroy the thing in the first place

[VEEEUU]

Not sure if you can enlighten me on this?

The original VW nut holding the front strut piston rod is 21mm A/F. This is a self locking galvanised? flange nut.(no spring washer)

The Koni supplied nut is zinc coated 22mm A/F and comes with a spring washer.

Is there any reason why I could not use a new original VW nut. Makes tooling so much simpler.

It seems some have used a 22mm deep socket, machined 2 flats on it. Then used a crow foot adaptor to tighten and torque.

Koni recommends a tightening torque of 80Nm for the 14mm x 1,5 pitch thread.

VW recomments 60Nm for their nut which has the same size thread.

I am thinking using VW self locking nut and tighten to 70Nm (split the difference)

Any thoughts?

VEEEUU

[pontiff]

I filed 2 surfaces on a 22 and used a deep Allen key as u say. I have never torqued them up past 'yep, that ain't going anywhere', I periodically checked them but they didn't move. A dab of locktite and it's all good.

[Hariso]

Hi guys I know it's a little late but first thread I've seen quiet suitable to my need as well.

Have my mk4 with coilovers and got quoted 600 for installation from a few places.
Where can I get them done For these prices I'm reading. Also located in narre warren!