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    B6/B7 coilover install experience?

    hey guys,

    I am about to undertake a coilover/control arm swap in my B7 Avant, and wondering how many of you have experience with it. I have read the horror stories on audizine etc. about the pinch bolt, and am certainly not looking forward to that. any other tips, findings, suggestions, etc?? I have all the tools I need, like spring compressor, air tools, torch, pilsner tall cans, but am looking for first hand tips.

    feel free to post here, or PM me, doesnt matter.

    thanks in advance.

    -Mike
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    Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

    It's an awful job. Last time I did it, I ended up having to replace all the parts on the one corner. All the control arms and balljoints, spindle, hub, everything.

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    • #3
      Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

      In the 3 times I've done it I've never had issues.

      Pat

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      • #4
        Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

        thanks for the input. appreciate it. next weekend is the plan.

        Pat, thats impressive! feel like going for a 4th try? haha.
        Last edited by miketweedie; 09-15-2013, 03:16 PM.

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        • #5
          Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

          Originally posted by martin13 View Post
          It's an awful job. Last time I did it, I ended up having to replace all the parts on the one corner. All the control arms and balljoints, spindle, hub, everything.
          This happened on the pass side of my S4. The rear springs also suck to do..

          The two times I did it on the allroad I had no issues.
          Graeme

          2015 S4
          2018 Monster 1200S

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          • #6
            Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

            Its the first job I ever tackled on any car. Spring compressors are the bomb. Follow the DIY on audizine, and when tou're doing the rears, drop the rear subframe. Some guys are able to pull the springs out just by doing that, but I needed to use the compressors.
            Good luck!

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            • #7
              Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

              Well, they're in. Wasn't that awful, long story short. Thanks again for all the input.

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              • #8
                Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

                Pics!
                Find me on Instagram @pry4sno

                Candy White 2010 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI 6 speed /// #farmenwagen
                Indigo Pearl Effect 1992 80q 20v /// Eventual AAN'd Winter Sled
                Brilliant Black 1990 Coupe quattro /// Because Racecar

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                • #9
                  Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

                  take out the axle, best advice i can give. Its tight in there and you run the risk of over extending the inner joint

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                    Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

                    Crappy iPhone pic, but you get the idea...

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                      Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

                      Looks hawt!
                      Find me on Instagram @pry4sno

                      Candy White 2010 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI 6 speed /// #farmenwagen
                      Indigo Pearl Effect 1992 80q 20v /// Eventual AAN'd Winter Sled
                      Brilliant Black 1990 Coupe quattro /// Because Racecar

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                      • #12
                        Re: B6/B7 coilover install experience?

                        Nice!

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