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RE: shocks 'n' struts
http://www.gti-vr6.net/gti_vr6/library/suspension/FrankenBilstein_Results.ht
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(username: driver passwd: hired)
There are tons of useful info on all types of aftermarket suspensions in the
main section.
Kevin Ng
97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Van Pelt [SMTP:cvanpelt@aracnet.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 12:43 PM
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject: Re: shocks 'n' struts
>
> 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
> > >