Non bacon car

[Danaldson]

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Nope, get the strut out, have the car on jackstands on the jack points. put a hydro jack under the rear diff, jack it up just enough that the weight is still on the jack stands.
Then completely back out both subframe bolts (one side at a time) , slowly lower the jack supporting the diff, (make sure you watch the brake lines) you will be able to lower the subframe enough that there will be no tension on the spring and you can just pry it out.
Happy wrenching!

Well awesome..... Thanks!

[arrowhead]

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Np, if you read lower in the comments on that DIY i believe they mention this much easier way of doing it. Makes it so easy, now when i adjust my rear coils i just take the whole spring out because its easier then trying to adjust them while installed.

[Danaldson]

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Np, if you read lower in the comments on that DIY i believe they mention this much easier way of doing it. Makes it so easy, now when i adjust my rear coils i just take the whole spring out because its easier then trying to adjust them while installed.

Agreed, but also, have you heard of guys just installing the perch upside down (adjustment collar on the top of the spring? Not the bottom?) to make adjusting easier?

[arrowhead]

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Agreed, but also, have you heard of guys just installing the perch upside down (adjustment collar on the top of the spring? Not the bottom?) to make adjusting easier?

Thats how mine are designed to be installed (vogtlands) but the whole assembly just spins in place when i try to adjust them using the spanners. Its pretty weird

[PRY4SNO]

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Something else occurred to me, the diverter valve that comes stock in these cars is garbage. The updated OEM one is a really good thing to switch out as preventative maintenance as well. And you're ripe for a carbon clean too.

[Danaldson]

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here are a few good pics of the car. First little mod i did was exo gtechnic the whole car, soo happy i did.

Coilovers are waiting to go in, i just need to find a day to get it done before it gets cold here. Also ill be picking up some nice winter wheels and tires in the next couple weeks. Loving the car so far, the gas mileage is wonderful compared to the R32.im Getting between 650 and 700 to a tank in the city, and i got 800 with both city and highway last week.

[Circuits]

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Lookin' good!!

[kujiwara]

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Agreed, but also, have you heard of guys just installing the perch upside down (adjustment collar on the top of the spring? Not the bottom?) to make adjusting easier?

the pss9s on my jetta has reverse mounted perches(required by bilstein) and they are so much easier to adjust than those lock perches, also it doesn't need a lock ring for even easier adjustment(instructed by bilstein).

[Danaldson]

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the pss9s on my jetta has reverse mounted perches(required by bilstein) and they are so much easier to adjust than those lock perches, also it doesn't need a lock ring for even easier adjustment(instructed by bilstein).

the reason i asked was because specifically, the b7's are very awkward to reach in and adjust unless you basically take out the suspension. My mk4 suspension was simple to adjust.

[jta430]

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What coils did you get Danny? Let me know if you still need a hand fitting them

[Danaldson]

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What coils did you get Danny? Let me know if you still need a hand fitting them

I got some Fk silver line x plus for really cheap. Awesome thanks, I jut got your pm. I'm gonna try and get them done this week.

[Geobmx4life]

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Going to look amazing like your other predecessors!!! Can't wait to watch the progress!!!

[makaheehee]

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Wow, youre getting great gas mileage. I wonder whats causing mine to be way less than yours. O.o

[Danaldson]

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Wow, youre getting great gas mileage. I wonder whats causing mine to be way less than yours. O.o

What are you getting for a tank?

[Canadian Turbo]

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Great pics as always and I am looking forward to the progression!!