suspension help

Benaiah · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 08:24 PM

I have a 86 gti and i am looking to replace my worn out struts with something to improve handling but not beat me to death, what would be a good choice.

stealthpassat · #2 (**permalink**) 03-28-2009, 08:43 PM

Here is a link hope I helped Volkswagen Golf / GTI II 16v Suspension Shocks

Topcat59 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-06-2009, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Benaiah

I have a 86 gti and i am looking to replace my worn out struts with something to improve handling but not beat me to death, what would be a good choice.

What Suspension did you end up going with?? I just picked up a Stock 87 GTI 16V and want to replace the Suspension with something close to stock..

thanks
Tom

cabriosnap · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2009, 01:19 AM

kyb makes excelent struts for a good price. if you have the cash...bilstien is she shiznit

while your into it...remember to replace the strut tower bushings "bearing some call them" with the mk3 vr6 ones. a good upgrade.

also maybe look into springs? check your old ones and make sure the spring rate is still good

Topcat59 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2009, 07:44 AM

Thanks.. i will look into the KYB.. i'm thinking the springs will be changed as well. Thanks
Tom