I have an OEM suspension on my '89 Golf GTI 8V mk2 and it's in very bad condition. I decided to go with a modest change and bought a Koni STR.T kit. The old setup is pretty much everywhere bad so what other new parts do I need for the Koni setup? At least the G60 top mounts would be smart to get, what else? Thank you! Best, Jussi
Thanks for the reply! Should I get new upper and lower suspension strut bushes to the rear? What about for example this: https://www.vwheritage.com/1h0512149-spring-packing-upper-for-rear-shock By new suspension bushes in the front, do you mean wishbone bushes or what?
Do I need some special tool to get the old bushes out and the TT bush/new OEM bush in the wishbone or is it just easier to get a new wishbone with new bushes already in it? Don't have any former experience with bushes..
You won't buy mk2 wishbones with TT bushes in them. Old ones can be hammered, cut or burnt out, new ones pressed or hammered in.
Just i.e. a jaw vice will do for the pressing? Do you recommend changing the whole wishbone while I'm there or just the bushes? Will I notice a difference between OEM and TT bush in a daily GTI driver? Sorry for the dumb questions..