Return back to original suspension 2014 FR ?

[Yorkiekev]

Thinking taking out all the seized upgraded suspension after spending an age trying to free it up and go back to original, any ideas where for parts for front and rear complete.....would these be OK from GSF..currently 50% off

PREMIUM
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER / STRUT
Part No : 455VG1040

Would I need anything else other than a splitter tool apparently
Cheers in advance

 

[MATT RILEY]

Spring compressor?

 

[MATT RILEY]

You do know they don't come like that?
You only get the shock.

 

[Yorkiekev]

Well wasn't sure as states shock/strut so thought to ask, has some spring compressors somewhere.... Thanks for the info....

 

[MATT RILEY]

No worries mate, don't forget the top mount and lower spring cup rubber.
Oh and a spring.

 

[Yorkiekev]

Great many thanks..

 

[Rooster]

Have you thought of complete assemblies from a breakers? just a thought as that would be easy if you changed the whole strut/spring assembly.

 

[Yorkiekev]

Good plan... Saw a pair on ebay but for a 1.4...not sure the springs would be the correct type/spec...but would at least be most of the way there....... On another note freed up the caliper carriers so new discs this weekend... Chippin away lol...

 

[Rooster]

The original springs have some paint spots on which indicate which model they are for if that helps?

 

[Marty_mc]

the best choice of OE shocks would be Sachs fronts dia 50mm unless you've got 184 bhp. Cast front assembly. use reference sport fr*(i have 2.0 TDI lump) shock 5q0 413 023FM coil spring dot -yellow/blue/red and rear set up will depend on your rear axle multi-link or torsion beam.? I have a torsion beam and rear shocks 5q0 512 013FK, rear springs 5q0 511 121EC (but get it confirmed with the chaps from the parts in Listers Seat - forum sponsors you'll get a discount) if you're on a budget get the aftermarket shocks, top mount kit incl. bearings then coil springs from dealers as they are designed for the weight of the front axle gearbox (the difference between DSG and manual due to the weight)etc... rather than generic springs and last twice as long. Also, you might need McPherson strut tool to install new mount/spring/dust covers etc. and torquing it to correct values.