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Judging rear spring


Chris_68

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Hi!

I had problems with a leaning rear on a MKIV and I have always been expecting the rear spring, now I am more convinced it is the damper. With new bushings, teflon buttons, paint and a spring pad then I think the spring is usable.

What height shall I expect on the arc, 135mm?
Please give input, a new spring with P&P is 200 ukp, and with a welded bolt on the diff it is a bit difficult to change at a later stage...

Cheers
Chris

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Hi
Thank you. Except for the arb Everything is new in the front. I have removed the trunnions and will check everything. I just don't want to end up with same leaning after going through the rear suspension realising it was something I overlooked.
So less likely the leaning was due to the rear spring? If so it should be more worn on that side I guess.
Cheers
Chris

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Chris,
Lifting the car at the center of each end in turn is an easy way of finding which end of the car has the problem causing the lean. The end that is off the ground when the car is level is the end causing the lean.
                                                                                                    Cheers,
                                                                                                    Paul

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Hi All,

A follow up question, does anyone know the length and diameter of the 149190 spacer tube ?
I guess it is 1.8x0.5"  (46x12.7mm) but I have to make a new one so better to be sure, the inner diameter is just slightly bigger than the bolt.


Thank you in advance
Chris

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