Hi All,
Golf V Plus 1.9TDi 2008
I am about to replace the rear bump stops and sleeves, as one side has just perished in my hand.
From watching a few videos, I prefer the idea of dropping the control arm, to the other of manipulating the spring. If it turns out that no further parts need replacing - other than new bolts which I already have - will there be any need to have the alignment checked?
It doesn't seem to me that the geometry will be affected at all.
All thoughts welcome, including any in favour of or against the method I intend to use.
To save wasting anybody's time, I am aware that the stops can be changed by just loosening/removing the shock absorber bolts, but I have dismissed that idea as impractical. This car has been with us for a couple of years now, and I'd like to have a proper look at the components.
One other query - should the hex nut on top of the shock be replaced as well?
Thanks for your time.
Golf V Plus 1.9TDi 2008
I am about to replace the rear bump stops and sleeves, as one side has just perished in my hand.
From watching a few videos, I prefer the idea of dropping the control arm, to the other of manipulating the spring. If it turns out that no further parts need replacing - other than new bolts which I already have - will there be any need to have the alignment checked?
It doesn't seem to me that the geometry will be affected at all.
All thoughts welcome, including any in favour of or against the method I intend to use.
To save wasting anybody's time, I am aware that the stops can be changed by just loosening/removing the shock absorber bolts, but I have dismissed that idea as impractical. This car has been with us for a couple of years now, and I'd like to have a proper look at the components.
One other query - should the hex nut on top of the shock be replaced as well?
Thanks for your time.