Ultimate suspension overhaul....

[dolby20]

Hi
I'm looking at totally overhauling my suspension system
I just want to know what else I'd need as I have:
New wishbones - these have the ball joints in them - also new, and therefore ball joints or track rod ends are required...right?
New powerflex wishbone bushes
New powerflex front ARB bushes
New powerflex rear beam bushes

I plan to get:
Bilstein Group N dampers
H+R 40mm lowering springs
Group N top mounts
Bilstein B8 rear dampers

What else do I need?
Like drop links?
They're the only thing that springs to mind really! Anything else you can advise? I don't need things like 'buy gaz' or 'powerflex is wank' :P

Thanks guys

[saxova]

balljoint's + track rod ends :)

EDIT: didnt see your 'new wishbones' so will come with new balljoints.

[dolby20]

Those are the buggers!
Will edit the list :P
Thanks!

[dolby20]

Those are the buggers!
Will edit the list :P
Thanks!

[dolby20]

Well all I can actually think of is drop links
I've checked on eBay ranging from £5 to £80!
Is there really a reason one pair is a tenner and the other pair is £80!?

[dolby20]

Upgraded rear wishbone mounts? If its going to take a hammering, strut strength plates and diesel wishbones?

Thanks
Won't be taking a hammering as such!
Don't think I'll need the plated or stronger wishbones
But the rear wishbone mounts interest me now, Spoox ones?

[rorz_vts]

There's a solid red one thats made of the same thing as floflex bushes but I can't remember who makes them.

What about upgrading the rear arb for one out a 106gti?

[dolby20]

They may be too much though I'm thinking!
I think the only component I need is a pair of drop links just to be safe! Wishbone has ball joints and track rod ends already!

[swampy]

All new bolts in 12.9 grade to go with them??

Can even do the ones on the arb!!!

[dolby20]

All new bolts in 12.9 grade to go with them??

Can even do the ones on the arb!!!

That's a good idea coz I always read 'replace the bolt' :P
Bit picky....do you have a total price for the bolts to cater for a front suspension overhaul?

Thanks

[saxova]

I recently bought these of the bay :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/106-GTI-SAXO-PINCH-BOLTS-BALL-JOINT-BOLTS-12-9-GRADE-STEEL-wishbone-pinch-nuts-/320945600441?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ASaxo&hash=item4ab9d937b9#ht_500wt_899

:y:

[dolby20]

I recently bought these of the bay :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/106-GTI-SAXO-PINCH-BOLTS-BALL-JOINT-BOLTS-12-9-GRADE-STEEL-wishbone-pinch-nuts-/320945600441?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ASaxo&hash=item4ab9d937b9#ht_500wt_899

:y:

Good shout although I'll see what swampy has to offer too :P

[Prickle]

Is that necessary? lol

[Bedford126]

I have a 106 gti rear anti roll bar at work if you are interested?

[dolby20]

Is that necessary? lol

I have a 106 gti rear anti roll bar at work if you are interested?

A 'no stone unturned' scenario tbh!
And thanks but not thanks, I'm leaving the rear beam as is, just changing the dampers on the back

[LSOfreak]

new top mount bearings?

[swampy]

I'll sort you a price later!!

Mine are better quality than that as they are galvanised so have far better protection against rust!!!

Personally I would advise people to avoid that seller on eBay and use either of my accounts

Kaarparts1
Or
9657adriana

The bolts may be a bit more but they won't rust the first time the car gets wet and im a member on here aswell

[sam_16v]

How Much for rear arb bedford?

[jeffchiz]

as already said the wishbone mounts i have spoox/vibrtechnic ones (99% they are the same item from both same company ie a vibratechnic item but sold under spoox branding)

[swampy]

I can do the following bolts for the suspension

Front pinch bolts
Front arb mounts
Rear wishbone bolt
Rear beam mount bolts
Rear shocker mount bolts

Pm for prices

[dolby20]

new top mount bearings?

I'm thinking the group N top mounts will be ok :P


I'll sort you a price later!!

Mine are better quality than that as they are galvanised so have far better protection against rust!!!

Personally I would advise people to avoid that seller on eBay and use either of my accounts

Kaarparts1
Or
9657adriana

The bolts may be a bit more but they won't rust the first time the car gets wet and im a member on here aswell

Cheers for that swampy!



as already said the wishbone mounts i have spoox/vibrtechnic ones (99% they are the same item from both same company ie a vibratechnic item but sold under spoox branding)

I might have to have a look at those rear mounts then! The one that go on the end of the wishnone that then come up through the floor?


I can do the following bolts for the suspension

Front pinch bolts
Front arb mounts
Rear wishbone bolt
Rear beam mount bolts
Rear shocker mount bolts

Pm for prices

Pm'ing now bud!

[swampy]

Let me k ow which you want dude

Mist I have a few I have to order but we can sort a deal out on the prices I sent you

Cheers

[dolby20]

no worries
let me get the big components sorted then i'll give you a shout for the finer details :D