Re: shocks 'n' struts

[Chuck Van Pelt <cvanpelt@aracnet.com>]

I have heard that there are safety issues with cutting coils...any thoughts on
this? If you only cut half of a coil, how do you then line the spring up with
the coil supports? There are specifically placed grooves for the springs.

Chuck

"Ng, Kevin (Bank of America Commercial Finance)" wrote:

> Boge sucks. They're right up there with Tokico and Spax :)
>
> The cheapest way to go (safely) is to get a set of Bilsteins and cut your
> stock springs half a coil to a full coil. Bilsteins are available pretty
> much everywhere. Try shox.com if you're gonna do mail order.
>
> Installation is straightforward--4 hours max. If you have access to a lift
> and the proper tools installation will obviously be much quicker. Key tools
> you should need are an impact gun and a spring compressor. You can rent or
> borrow a spring compressor from your local Autozone (if you get coilovers
> you wouldn't have this problem heehee!). If you don't have an impact gun
> good luck trying to get the top strut nut off the fronts, just take it to a
> gas station and have them loosen it a bit.
>
> Oh, and you'll need an alignment afterwards (read more $$$).
>
> Kevin Ng
> 97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: D.J. Bergesen [SMTP:achtungvr6@hotmail.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 11:08 AM
> > To:   jettaglx@igtc.com
> > Subject:      shocks 'n' struts
> >
> > VW fans:
> >
> > Question - I'm trying to find out where to pick up a package of
> > springs/struts. NOT COILOVERS!
> >
> > I remember finding a Boge/??? package that was very reasonably priced. Now
> > I
> > can't find it. I've only found the Bilstein/Hor tech package from
> > autotech.
> > The Boge one was cheaper, that's sort of why I'm asking. Let me know - or
> > inform me if there's a reasonable alternative.
> >
> > Lastly, how easy/hard is it to do the install on those? Yes, I'm trying to
> >
> > save even MORE money.
> >
> > D
> >