Suspension swap

[Phillc]

I have searched but no conclusive answer, will the Suspension from a 05 LCR dampers and springs fit on to a 01 LC.
Cheers

 

[marshyc]

Don't think it will.

LCR has mk1 TT front setup and mk4 Golf rear.

LC has mk4 Golf all round. Will be different fitting points etc.

 

[Stu_pot]

The front will fit if you also swap the hubs, drop links and ARB over

 

[stewbie55]

I reckon it will as I sold my LCR Koni FSD's to a guy with an LC and as far as I know he had no issues with them.
Also KW only do 1 coilover kit for Leon mk1's and it fits LCR's as well as it's what I have now.

The LCR struts have mounting points for the ARB drop links but just leave these unconnected on an LC. The wishbones are different but this wont affect what you're doing.

 

[LiCkWiD]

Why would you want LCR suspension on the LC?

Surely there are after-market superior parts for similar or lesser price? I'd be wary of buying second hand suspension as it's a fairly critical part :S

 

[Phillc]

Thanks for all the info, i want to do this as the suspention is only 2yrs old and wont cost me hundreds and after all every ones going on how much better the LCR's suspention is.

 

[LiCkWiD]

Fair play mate.. but the handling supremacy of the LCR over LC isn't just about suspension.. it's about the S3 ARB as well as wider wheels and a lower stance etc.

Don't expect miracles from standard LCR springs, although they will be an improvement.

 

[marshyc]

LCR setup is not that much better than LC as I understand it. Sure it will handle better but it is still crashy and not well damped.

You'd be better going for say Koni FSD's with Eibach springs and some decent ARB's front and rear.