Can I use a MK2 Rear Eibach anti roll on the VR

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Hi all

 

I've read some posts about the MK2 having a very similar rear beam, I recently purchased an eibach front ARB and have tried locating just a rear. You can only buy it as a kit meaning front and back, or if you just want the rear, you have to buy the front and rear fitting kit which is only a few pounds less that complete kit over all!

 

Theres a couple on ebay the the moment and want to get the set so I can have it all fitted and see the difference. I thought it was always the front ARB that made the difference, but I learn its the rear from re searching this forum.

 

If the mk2 doesnt fit, then I will be selling my front eibach arb and buying a new kit. So if anyone wants an Eiback ARB then mine might be available?

 

Cheers

[davidwort 0]

don't know for sure, but as the VR has a slightly wider rear beam than the 4 cyl cars I doubt it.

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I cant find a number for Eibach direct..... the part number is EW85 02 320 HA for the MK2 Golf rear ARB, if anyone has a vr6 rear Eibach ARB, do you have the part number?

 

Cheers for your reply

[Kevin Bacon 5]

I'll take your front VR Eibach if you sell it mate :D

 

I'm pretty sure the MK2 rear arb will fit the VR6 rear beam though. It's only the VR6's front track that is different to the 4 cylinder Corrado's. So says Yandards at least and he knows this stuff better than most :D

 

I'll check my rear ARB p/n for you tonight though, just to make sure.

 

And yes, in a FWD hatch back, it most definitely is the rear ARB that does most of the body roll reduction.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Yep, on eibach.de, they show the MK2 and VR6 as having the same rear ARB - part number AS8502320HA

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Brilliant, Venom kindly told me that the rears are the same, the fronts are different on the VR so thanks for confirmation. That does mean that I will be keeping the front, sorry Kev. I purhcased mine for £80 plus what ever the rear ones goes for on ebay plus the fitting kit which are £75 for front and back, so I havent saved that much, maybe £35 or so pounds when a new kit from venom is £258. If I dont win the bid Kev, you have first dibbs on the ARB and I will buy a new complete kit.

 

Would the fitting kit be different from Golf to VR as there are some ebay ones available as a knocked down price to new ones from Venom etc....