Hey guys, I'm new to the forum. A month ago I picked up a 2006 Golf TDI GLS with two owners both of which are within the same family. The previous owner I bought it from decided to upgrade the stock suspension with OEM suspension components from a GTI. Another upgrade were what I assume are GTI brake calipers and stainless steel brake lines. Unfortunately, after inspecting it, I discovered that the beefy sway bar end links are hitting the brake line fittings at full lock. You can see in the pictures I'll provide down below where there are wear marks on the end links from striking it.
I've tried researching this problem through this forum but I can't seem to find anything close to what problem I'm having. I decided today to order some 23mm OEM swaybar end links hoping that they are smaller in width and will give me the clearance I need to keep the current suspension set up the car has. If not, I suppose I'll have to go back to an original TDI sway bar up front. Sound about right to everyone? If you have input on this problem I'd love to hear it!
I've tried researching this problem through this forum but I can't seem to find anything close to what problem I'm having. I decided today to order some 23mm OEM swaybar end links hoping that they are smaller in width and will give me the clearance I need to keep the current suspension set up the car has. If not, I suppose I'll have to go back to an original TDI sway bar up front. Sound about right to everyone? If you have input on this problem I'd love to hear it!



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