mk2 Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Hi all, anyone done a coil over conversion and they're trying to get rid of a pair of front springs? I need a pair for one of my SDIs. I did a regular check and OMG, the ends of both of them have corroded and snapped clean off. Like the last 50mm or so. I thought the car was riding different. Even slightly rusty ones considered- paint spot (ride height) code violet/yellow ideally, but green/white and violet/white should also work. part numbers if interested: 1J0411105AF or 6N0411105D or 1J0411105AD or ditto ...AC ...AA ...AE Curiously the same as as mk4 golf, 6N polo and a shed load of other models! thanks all Edited February 24, 2019 by mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I have some TDI ones but I'm lazy. If Danno collects and posts a deal could be done. I want a mk2 golf heated seat switch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 3 hours ago, Rich said: I have some TDI ones but I'm lazy. If Danno collects and posts a deal could be done. I want a mk2 golf heated seat switch.. TDI is same spec, so they'll work.... Twin or single type? I'll have a look when I get to my parts bins, but you'll need a lot of luck as I don't think I have one. rare thing it is. so easy to pull from a breakers a few years back. All gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Double ideally. I have a full set of springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I think these are the same... bargain if the right ones- must be mispriced. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371944612970 although stuff from ATP is often junk (in my experience) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 @Rich if you two work out a deal I’ll collect and post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I'm sure we can work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyEunos Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I'm pretty sure the front springs on the SDI are different to the other (Lesser) models in the range, part number is different and they're probably stiffer, at least that's what the VW parts guy would have me believe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 Yeah, me thinks the same. Or it'll ride too low. From my research, i get the impression they're the same as a mk4 golf without ac. That SDI lump is a heavy beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Have you sorted this? I bought a pair of springs for a Sport TDI but they are far too long for the shorter shocks. They are KYB RG1297. https://www.autodoc.co.uk/kyb/829468 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Nah, not yet. I'm going to try a pair of new mk4 golf springs, which have the same part number, but not sure about the rating. So the front of my car might ride too high, too low or just right... What are your springs like? They'll fit regular shocks? OEM ride height? I'll have a read of that link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeha Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Standard and new for a TDI. I didn't realise that the sport has shorter shocks. They should fit mine but I bought some Corrado VR6 springs to try and up the poundage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Ok, cool. What car did you buy them for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Mondeo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Has a mondeo got the same spring cups? That's a new one to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 No cups, pressed splines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 So (stupid question maybe), how do the mondeo springs fit the strut bearing and the strut base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 It’s like the opposite of a cup, think of it like a tapered flute \_/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 So @yeha's springs won't fit as standard. Hmm. Ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Not on a mondeo no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Well I can confirm that brand new, regular poverty spec, mk4 golf front springs fit perfectly, but are too soft for a SDI. Lowering springs! The ride height is now about 50mm down on where it should be. Hmm. Next....! Gonna try VR6 mk4 springs next. That's a heavier engine, so might be perfect for the diesel lump up front. Hard to believe that the front of a SDI is heavier than a regular mk4 golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 6, 2019 Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 What about some TDI springs? Danno has some SDI ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Yeah, I'm interested.... But at £8 a spring, brand new, plus delivery makes new over used nicer. Means I don't need to sand blast and re-powdercoat. Plus I've had an idea using a short length of tube and another pair of spring cups. So the spring 'rate' will be lower (more comfy ride for the really crap roads around here), but at the normal 4" ride height. Danno, what condition are your SDI springs in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno Posted March 10, 2019 Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 @mk2 I’ll have a look asap, depending how busy work is I’ll try and pop by the garage tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2019 Any more rear springs going? I think I've got your last pair on the back of black SDI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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