Installing Springs

[Dubber13]

I have a friend telling me that when I swap my springs there is a nut or part that has to be replaced when I do the install? Is this true?

 

[langer]

Axle bolts. You should probably also replace the other bolts that you remove, but axle bolts are the only critical ones. I replaced all bolts with new when I did mine, you can find a bolt kit on ecs.

 

[E-man]

you only need to replace your axle bolts if you take them out

you can install suspension with out pulling your axles

 

[bill6211789]

you only need to replace your axle bolts if you take them out

you can install suspension with out pulling your axles

Its a pain in the ass when pulling the axle bolt i cant imagine doing it without pulling them.

 

[Dubber13]

Do any of you guys know of a useful Diy thread?

 

[bill6211789]

heres a thread i made with a really good DIY link in it

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5347993-KONI-FSD-suspension-with-Neuspeed-sport-springs

i also added a couple tips in my thread tht made the job easier.

 

[maotsetung]

^ Wow that's a great DIY guide! Thanks for the link. Been looking for one so I can take out my racelands to remove the helper springs.


thanks,
- mao

 

[hobbes]

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=273002

It's on a JSW but the suspension is the same as a MkV. It has all the part numbers for the screws you should replace. Basically any bolt or nut that has a torque spec with an extra turn is one time use.

 

[E-man]

Its a pain in the ass when pulling the axle bolt i cant imagine doing it without pulling them.

its easy just gotta use a spring compressor.

thats how i have done any suspensions job i have ever done.

 

[bill6211789]

its easy just gotta use a spring compressor.

thats how i have done any suspensions job i have ever done.

I tried tht the spring compressor i had didn't fit well at all the threaded arms were too lone to compress the spring, 10$ for the bolts to make the job easier i feel is the best route. It took me 2 hrs total to change my front suspension using hand tools (no air) and no help.... with those 2 luxuries it could be n 1-1.5 hr job easily. IMO pull the bolts n just replace them life will be easier

Sent from my EVO

 

[BTDUBS]

you only need to replace your axle bolts if you take them out

you can install suspension with out pulling your axles

Hard, but doable.

 

[apollosfury]

i've done a handful of mkv suspensions and never removed the axle bolts. i have a new set laying around my house somewhere that i never used.

 

[Dubber13]

i've done a handful of mkv suspensions and never removed the axle bolts. i have a new set laying around my house somewhere that i never used.

So I wasted like 25 bucks? Lol this sux! I still have not had a chance to do the install so i ordered the bolts and now I may not need them lol... This is nice to know lmao

 

[bill6211789]

So I wasted like 25 bucks? Lol this sux! I still have not had a chance to do the install so i ordered the bolts and now I may not need them lol... This is nice to know lmao

The axle bolts should've only been like 10$ for the pair. But pull. The axle bolts it will make the job easier. I tried the spring compressor in. The wheel well and i didnt find it easy. Plus ive seen many other posts saying its doable with out pulling the axle bolts its just harder

Sent from my EVO

 

[Dubber13]

The axle bolts should've only been like 10$ for the pair. But pull. The axle bolts it will make the job easier. I tried the spring compressor in. The wheel well and i didnt find it easy. Plus ive seen many other posts saying its doable with out pulling the axle bolts its just harder

Sent from my EVO

Is a spring compressor needed for the install?

Actually what tools are needed for the entire install?