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As a goober with a wrench, getting an accurate torque reading while using extensions on the inner axle bolts was a turn off for me. I was glad to get it done with the one large axle bolt. Not much else add, but @jay745 “What would Glenn Danzig do?” is a great motto!!

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice and honestly just talking me off the ledge. I was in full panic mode! Swung by Harbor Freight for a 3 lb and a 5 lb dead blow hammer and the job went smoothly after that. Antiseize on the splines, new bolt installed and torqued to spec and the install is...

Yes, thank you for clarifying. The axle is stuck in the hub. I’m thinking a torch and a bigger hammer is the next step - I’m beating on the old axle bolt and have a new one ready to go. Clearly I’m dense; I want to do this while the ball joint is disconnected correct? Should the strut be...

Hello, I’ve been stalking any and all suspension install threads leading up to my coilover install. 3 out of the 4 corners went smoothly. Removing the stock strut on the passenger side is a battle. Using the 2x4 method, the knuckle lifted with the strut. Multiple strut spreaders were used, but...

OEM Volkswagen roof rack available if anyone is still in need of a rack. Part number 5G3071126. Used on a 2 door Golf.

Cool idea! Free stuff is always fun

Also interested in the outcome of this. Lol just when I thought I had my head wrapped around the adjustment!

I’ve not heard good things about Spulen anything. In the $1000ish budget, I say Bilstein B14s, BC coilovers, or B8/Koni Sports to go with your springs. Open Road Tuning and Silvers Neomax look to be very very similar to EQT coilovers, though not sure if they have a 50mm spindle option.

I’m a Raceseng Sphereology fan. Added their shift boot cover and it makes the shift knob sit up the littlest bit higher. Love the height and feel of the shifter, though I thought the height before the cover was about perfect. Also like the looks of the Slammer knob. Bummed they no longer offer...

I like Integrated Engineering because I didn’t get a CEL with Vibrant straight spacer and medium insert. No tune.

LOL! Removing foot from mouth. You're right.

For the fronts, adjusting the length of the shock body via the lower mount, you adjust the overall length of the strut and spring combo. Longer length from lower mounting bolt to strut mount = higher ride height. Shorter = lower. This is cool because you can adjust ride height without affecting...

I'm obviously not Ed, I feel you on this! I actually found two videos from two different brands of coilovers and neither are mk7 specific, though still a divorced spring set up, for setting rear ride height and spring preload. Ed, if you want me to remove these videos, I will do so! Or if I am...

Third!

@Supermoto I’m in a similar boat. Clamped in Vibrant resonator, but to a AWE Track exhaust, and am experiencing drone in the same RPM range. From a different thread, a knowledgeable member suggested clamping instead of welding is the root cause of the drone problem.

Yeah man! If you wouldn’t mind posting some pics that would be helpful! I know I can go low as I’d realistically like to with BCs, but I’d be bummed if max height was too low or something.

Good points! I dove into some more videos and have finally wrapped my head around divorced spring/shock ride height and preload adjustment haha. I figure I'll spend a day or two and get the ride height where I want it, let it settle for a week, and then get an alignment. Adjustments from there...

About ready to pull the trigger. Narrowed it down to EQT and BC. Love the ease of damping adjustment on EQT. Also love the fact that the ride height can go from a little lower than stock (e.g., similar drop as springs) or a lot lower. I don’t plan on going crazy with the drop. Only downside is...

Lol dude stop. I grew up in Branchburg! I was just there playing with my exhaust in my parent’s driveway on Saturday!

This is a cool thread lol. I grew up in the same area as OP and now live in PA. What is the name of the shop out here? No clutch needed in the foreseeable future, but good to know for if/when I pull the trigger on a tune.