Coupe GT front suspension - Page 3

84CoupeGT · 12-08-21, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikes2

You must have the earlier type bush.

The later ones come with a split in the place you describe to make fitting easier.

Cheers Mike. Fingers crossed should be ok to cut them then

84CoupeGT · 30-08-21, 02:40 PM

Had some time to work on the car last week and got the front struts off and apart. I'll be replacing the hubs as one was damaged, and the wheel bearings as well as one in particular had quite a bit of movement in it.

One of the shocks seems ok, but I think the other may have had it - it is extremely stiff (it can only just be moved by hand), it also gurgles/grinds a bit and is leaking slightly.

Any recommendations/ brands to avoid for the shocks? Thought maybe Sachs/Boge as the originals are Boge. Or TRW, Bilstein, KYB... Suspension is staying original spec and I'm more interested in the car riding as original.

Cheers

Duffy3074 · 30-08-21, 08:56 PM

I’ve used both KYB and Sachs and rate them both, equally
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4v6 · 31-08-21, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duffy3074

I’ve used both KYB and Sachs and rate them both, equally
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Seconded!

84CoupeGT · 31-08-21, 10:29 PM

Thanks very much both, very helpful

Duffy3074 · 31-08-21, 10:32 PM

KYB are OEM for Subaru and they’re fairly sturdy cars
Sachs are OEM for a lot of German firms, you’ll not go wrong with either

84CoupeGT · 07-09-21, 10:24 PM

Anyone know the torque settings for the gearbox mount bolt please? The one that goes through the rubber mounting/bush at the gearbox end of the "arm" that links to the subframe mounting point. I ended up replacing the rubber mount in the end as I noticed a split.

Also, I presume it's ok to fully tighten the above and the subframe bolts with the car in the air? I know the wishbone pivot bolts and anti roll bar nuts should be torqued up on the ground.

Cheers!

tractor Dave · 08-09-21, 08:44 AM

What engine do you have? Haynes manual gives two settings depending on engine and gearbox fitted.

84CoupeGT · 08-09-21, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tractor Dave

What engine do you have? Haynes manual gives two settings depending on engine and gearbox fitted.

Cheers Dave, it's the 2,144cc 5 cylinder "KE" engine. 5 speed gearbox, code "HC"

Many thanks

tractor Dave · 08-09-21, 12:15 PM

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30-08-21, 02:40 PM	#22
84CoupeGT Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 309	Had some time to work on the car last week and got the front struts off and apart. I'll be replacing the hubs as one was damaged, and the wheel bearings as well as one in particular had quite a bit of movement in it. One of the shocks seems ok, but I think the other may have had it - it is extremely stiff (it can only just be moved by hand), it also gurgles/grinds a bit and is leaking slightly. Any recommendations/ brands to avoid for the shocks? Thought maybe Sachs/Boge as the originals are Boge. Or TRW, Bilstein, KYB... Suspension is staying original spec and I'm more interested in the car riding as original. Cheers

30-08-21, 08:56 PM	#23
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,157	I’ve used both KYB and Sachs and rate them both, equally ��

31-08-21, 10:29 PM	#25
84CoupeGT Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 309	Thanks very much both, very helpful

31-08-21, 10:32 PM	#26
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,157	KYB are OEM for Subaru and they’re fairly sturdy cars Sachs are OEM for a lot of German firms, you’ll not go wrong with either

07-09-21, 10:24 PM	#27
84CoupeGT Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 309	Anyone know the torque settings for the gearbox mount bolt please? The one that goes through the rubber mounting/bush at the gearbox end of the "arm" that links to the subframe mounting point. I ended up replacing the rubber mount in the end as I noticed a split. Also, I presume it's ok to fully tighten the above and the subframe bolts with the car in the air? I know the wishbone pivot bolts and anti roll bar nuts should be torqued up on the ground. Cheers!

08-09-21, 08:44 AM	#28
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,174	What engine do you have? Haynes manual gives two settings depending on engine and gearbox fitted.

08-09-21, 12:15 PM	#30
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,174	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk