johnboy00
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jun 15, 2000
- Location
- Bridgewater,Ma.,USA
- TDI
- 2005 Passat Wagon, 2004 Jetta, 2003 Jetta wagon
I finally made it to Kentucky this week to pick up my 2003 IBW with 146,000 miles. This VW has H&R lowering springs, and Koni red shocks (unknown adjustment setting). The highway ride was great but this setup is too low and too stiff for me due to Massachusetts roads and potholes.
The current suspension was installed shortly after purchase and I have the original springs and struts which look nearly new. Putting the original springs back is a given. Should I also be looking to change the koni reds which have aprox. 15 years and 145,000 miles on them? They seem fine, but I do suspect they are set to a setting firmer than what I prefer.
Is there any value in a used set of 15 year old H & R lowering springs?
I will also replace the strut mounts, and control bushings and may just do the complete arm with ball joint so I never have to think about it again.
Does anyone have any additional suggestions, comments?
The current suspension was installed shortly after purchase and I have the original springs and struts which look nearly new. Putting the original springs back is a given. Should I also be looking to change the koni reds which have aprox. 15 years and 145,000 miles on them? They seem fine, but I do suspect they are set to a setting firmer than what I prefer.
Is there any value in a used set of 15 year old H & R lowering springs?
I will also replace the strut mounts, and control bushings and may just do the complete arm with ball joint so I never have to think about it again.
Does anyone have any additional suggestions, comments?