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[ju575]

I'm sure this gets asked loads, but i did a search and couldn't really find anything conclusive

Currently i have a mk3.5, but i'm probably getting a mk3 in a few days, most things will be easy enough to swap over but my only concern is the Suspension because.

Am i right in saying although Mk3 and 3.5 Rear suspension setups are different they are still interchangeable? so a mk3.5 rear strut and springs will fit straight onto a mk3.

I know the front Hubs are a different size but what kind of job is it to put mk3.5 front hubs on a mk3? and are there any other differences that will effect this?

Sorry for the stupid question but i need to be sure about this before i go trying to change it over

Cheers, Ju

[Ollybee]

The rear is interchangable so not a problem.

The front is not. If you swap the hubs then I would expect you would also have to swop the driveshafts and possibly the lower arms as well.

[ju575]

The front is not. If you swap the hubs then I would expect you would also have to swop the driveshafts and possibly the lower arms as well.

I was afraid of that

Cheers for the reply though, Ju

[bcracknell]

I'll let you know later on this weekend as I have mk 3 suspension to fit to an si...I also have mk3 front hubs and driveshafts just in case!

[bcracknell]

ok, so just been out and trial fitted the coilovers to the si and.....

rears are no problem, nothing to change.... but the fronts you'll need to change the hubs.
basically the bodies on mk3.5 suspension are bigger than the mk3.

[ju575]

nice one , Is it just the front hubs that need changing or havent you got that far yet?

Cheers, Ju

[bcracknell]

I can't see why you'd need to change the lower arms or driveshafts but I've not got that far yet...tomorrow or sunday and I'll let you know

[bcracknell]

Ok so I take that back....in order to fit mk3 suspension on a mk3.5 you need:

mk3 hubs - needed as the shock body is smaller on a mk3
mk3 driveshafts - needed as the spline that fits inside the hub is smaller in a mk3
mk 3 lower arms - needed as the bottom ball joint is smaller on a mk3

this leads me to think that maybe mk3.5's are a bit stronger seeing as everything is smaller on a mk3.... Hope that helps

[Ollybee]

[ju575]

cheers mate, I think it might be cheaper for me to buy new front suspension

Thanks for the info though mate

Ju