mc pherson strut set ups

Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2009, 1:53 pm

#709057

I'm curious as to how you '02 '03 guys set up you front suspension?
There seems to be tonnes of info out there on torsion bar set ups but nothing really on struts.
Are you all running V Force of Topline struts, or have you found a cost effective DIY set up that works well.

kombivw Wolfsburg Wizard

463 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 26 Apr 2009, 4:40 pm

#709081

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=75244 There is a couple of other struts on this thread if helps.

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2009, 7:01 pm

#709117

Cheapet and easiest was is here
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=48798#pid455182

But you can only use stock width

If you want big rubber you need thin springs
You can use hour glass springs with the above method but by this time you mas as well use V Force struts

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 26 Apr 2009, 8:12 pm

#709140

I made my own custom setup fairly cheaply years back when i was still running 2 bolt front end

i found some tein coilovers second hand and just fitted Lbug upper bearing assemblies
bottom bolted up to the spindle no probs
i did check the part numbers from memory they were from a honda but after i converted to 3 bolt a mate got me at weak moment and i sold them

they rode well and cleared 18" rims no problems

but as barry said these days better off just getting some of richards struts

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 27 Apr 2009, 8:35 am

#709218

I run king springs and Koni's. Can't run wide rubber through.

I have been looking and weiging up options (V-force, SBO, MCA/DMS) and also Koni make a coil over conversion kit. Its a threaded sleeve that goes over the strut housing and is welded or clipped in place and runs the thing spings. Jsut need a new top bearing/mount and your away.

Though it looks like I may be going over seas for a while so car plans are on hold for a few monhts.....

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colin Fahrvergnugen

984 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 28 Apr 2009, 8:10 pm

#709588

Also check out Vintage .

I bought mine from them many years ago.

Cheers Col

Super1302 Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Jul 2008 · 30 Apr 2009, 7:37 pm

#709906

got mine from vintage for 1200 exchange many years ago.