Changing suspension - what other bits to do?

[robbie_d 0]

Right,

 

Decided on a Weitec Ultra GT suspension kit.

 

Just wondering what other bits and pieces I should be looking to change whilst I'm fitting the new kit. I was thinking top mounts and bump stops (both haven't been changed in a good while), but is there anything else I should be doing to save another job down the line?

 

Cheers.

[Critical_Mass 10]

Fronts have a bearing between the top mount and the top plate. Worth changing. :D

[robbie_d 0]

Cheers mate.

 

Bump stops, top mounts and bearings ordered.

 

Now just need a dry weekend!

[g60rc 0]

I'd go for track rod ends and ball joints if you're looking for a refresh. Maybe even wishbone bushes depending on their condition

[MonkeyVR6 0]

Cheers mate.

 

Bump stops, top mounts and bearings ordered.

 

Now just need a dry weekend!

 

You got the part numbers for them mate? I'm changing the whole of my suspension too.

[MonkeyVR6 0]

bump.

[andy 0]

x2 for wishbone bushes. The originals are usually well shot. I've just changed mine to the TT ones. I have literally changed everything on the front end, I haven't completed it yet but I'm convinced the TT bushes are going to make the biggest difference.

[8vMatt 1]

Any chance of the part numbers of the bits you guys got hold of?

 

Plus any feedback would be great of how thing are now with everything freshened up 8)

[MonkeyVR6 0]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT

 

These are the ones I bought mate. Not had a chance to fit them yet...I'll let you know!

[8vMatt 1]

Thanks mate, I've seen those on ebay but not known if they were good or not. Not heard of that make before. I phoned TPS today and got quoted £16 +vat each on this same part number!

 

Also quoted around £40 each on drop links and ends (really not sure what I'm on about here!), would that sound a bit pricey or not?

[MonkeyVR6 0]

Sorry mate, I couldn't comment on the price, I'm the guy who has his mates do the mechanical work or just pays VW to do it! I replaced both my drop link ends this year, but I can't remember the price - if they need doing, then for the sake of £40 I'd think it was worth doing.

 

Don't know how much the labour would be if you got hte garage to do it?! Maybe a couple of hours max? Considering that its £95ph at my local (UK) based dealership it could add up quickly.

[8vMatt 1]

Thanks v much mate for your help, my car won't be going to any garage thats for sure :pale: All work carried out is myself, my brother and good mates :notworthy: It is pretty shocking what garages charge :bad-words: