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i would go with the mk1 style. you will definitely want mk1 rears. the mk1 fronts need a little more grinding, but fit just as well.
What do you mean by grinding?
If you had read the entire thread (highly recommended) then you would have found the section that shows the grinding. That is done to get the coil over to mount on the hub. Look at the part below you will see two holes on a vertical part. You grind that part.Quote:
Originally Posted by molokaiboi
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So grind the side or sides, so it fits because its too wide right?
Has anyone used these... I'm wondering if this would be a good solution as they are MK2 so less grinding, but say they can lower 4" rather then the MK1's at 3"... How much shorter are the MK1's?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles
I was getting ready to order Mk II coil overs from Rokkor or Raceland. I wanted to go with the racelands, however they charge 60 bucks shipping for their cheapest option. So I found these on EBAY:
2 Way Adjustable coilover Kit for VW Jetta MK2 1984 1992 | eBay
Has anybody any experience with this brand? This will save from 430 down to 350. A bit O'savings. So I know these are pretty much low rent coilovers, just wanted something better than stock and adjustable.
Rabbit when you put your coilovers on did you take off the helper spring?
Are the Endlink kits still avaliable? If so I'd like to purchase them somewhat soon.
they are back in group buy mode, under the products section, I will always make them available, but need 5 people (or 5 sets) on order to make it worth it for cost.
Do you have any type of waiting list gathered so far?
I installed new coil-over shocks on the front of the car. Since it had been some time since I had removed the previous shock and putting the new ones onto the car, I had lost the order of nuts and bushings. Here is the order:
The bearing and bushing fit together like this. This picture is showing the assembly upside down. I bought new for when I replaced my struts to coil over suspensions.
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The is the top end of a coil over shock. It's called a cone.
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The bearing goes on top of the cone.
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Then the rubber bushing goes on top of the bearing.
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This is the special nut that fits on the rubber bushing. Notice it has a flange that snuggles into the bushing.
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Put the special nut on the assembly and tighten down until it stops. That means it has pulled in all the threads from the top of the coil over.
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Would this set up work with a chevrolet kalos 2005 model
Yes, I have the entire mechanism using Mk II Suspension Coilovers for sale. You can message (PM) me if you are interested.Quote:
Originally Posted by mls1993
I dont have any dosh at the min. Do you still sell the link end kits.
If you are talking to me, then yes I have one and coilovers. Rabbit has not done a build in a while. He is the one who makes the kits.Quote:
Originally Posted by mls1993
I need a link kit? Or where I can find all the parts. Thanks
I need a single kit of the end link kit, please message me the price, and details! Thanks
im desparate for A KIT! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF IT IS STILL AVALIBLE FOR PURCHASE?? IF SO HOW MUCH FOR A SINGLE KIT?
How can i get one of those custom kids to install my mk2 coilovers on my aveo 2005 hatchback ??? Please let me know or contact me creackmarco@hotmail.com thank youQuote:
Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
If it's easier for you u can contact me to my phone on a message 201-565-6427
I was wondering could you actually email me those pictures? i have a macbook and macs for some reason don't show me the pictures from almost all forums I've been on
I own a mac too. The host site sometimes "loses" the pictures..
Try looking at them directly:
https://imageshack.us/user/petrified_rabbit
See if that works, if not, I will repost them/host them, or email them if i still have them on mine.
yeah I'm completely sol I've check on a windows laptop and it doesn't show anything either unfortunately.
really all i need is something that i would have to modify, I've read plenty on grinding the top of the spindles just wondering if theres anything else i have to do. also if it'll make me have negative camber or positive camber.
Sorry guys, been kind of busy this year.
Post here if you want a kit. I will organize a group buy again for whomever wants it. it would be $135 shipped.
i ordered the coilover today for the mk1, camber bolts, and shims, and an alignment tool.
Thanks for getting back to the post though! thought this thread was over with lol
pulling all the way out with the bolts in the kit puts me at about -.75-1 degrees with @ 4" drop. Which is about perfect for that height in my opinion, as long as you adjust the toe to as close to 0 as you can.. if anything minimal toe out.
Less drop give you less - degrees until about a 1" drop in front gets you close to 0. But if you don't want a large amount of drop, just get springs. You will prefer that ride for a 1.5" or less drop. If you want 2.5 or more, this is the cheapest way to do it acceptably. (not recommended for taking your girlfriend down any back road rendezvous if she is more than a C cup).
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Originally Posted by martinezcem
I work over 70 hours a week, and spend most of my free time with my wife and kids. My aveo is in a huge project right now so I don't frequent the site in my normal activity like when I drive it daily. I will make it a point to get a few guys a round of end links, and the help they need. The major thing you need to do is add a washer to the bottom of the rear strut mount. And always, modify the bump stops on the coil overs. Cheap coil overs come with oem style bump stops that are too tall for low heights.
yeah I'm trying to get everything down to zero with my alignment once its lowered where i want it.
i was thinking maybe a 2 inch drop if its not low enough i'll go a tad bit lower.
honestly never had so much difficulty with coilover until i got this aveo5 haha
i'll definitely take note on those bump stops!
This works. I've done it. Rides fine with no sway bar right now, barely feel a difference. I used RSK coilovers for a mk3 Jetta. Swapping the front mounts were the hardest and taking the rear strut mount off was a bitch too need a special to so I would spend the money and buy new mounts. Grinded the spindle smooth both sides and the slid right in. Gives -2.5 degree of camber. Feel free to post questions. i know this post is old but keep it aliveAttachment 10121
Oh yea 18x7.5 215-35-18
Please put me in that list i need that kit
(201)565-6427
creackmarco@hotmail.com
List so far:
1. Matteaveo
I already cut my swaybar out lol too late for it now
im glad guys are still doing the coilovers, i just got my rsk's this week. what brand of tires did you go with for the 35 series Melveo?
Krazy_85 I went with 215 35 18 federals thinking about selling my RSK coilovers for some cxracing coilovers. You will be removing the helper spring but the only disadvantage is you can only adjust the rear but so much. The front gives full adjustability. The coilovers are tall in my pic I have almost 3 inches left in the front but the rear are maxed out which makes it bouncy sometimes. Doesn't bother me tho
Melveo, if you're thinking about selling your coils, dm me a price. I might be interested. Thanks.
melveo, if the would go with mk1 coil overs, you would be all the way up in the adjustment with about the same drop.
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Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
no one else has shown interest... ?