Question about VW suspension

[formula driver]

Does anyone have a picture of the rear suspension for a 2000 jetta or know how its comprissed. Im curious to know how the shocks mount in the rear. Thanks for any help.

[cheades]

I believe it was 1 bolt on the bottom and two on the top for the strut. Go to vwvortex.com and i am sure they will have some diagrams and pics for you.

[Rob]

https://www.vwvortex.com

[cramer]

I believe it was 1 bolt on the bottom and two on the top for the strut. Go to vwvortex.com and i am sure they will have some diagrams and pics for you.

that's correct, it's similar to the E30 in that the spring is seperate and inward of the shock on the suspension arm. The shock can be removed from working just in the wheel well, 2 bolts up top remove the upper mount, and one bolt on the bottom attaches it to the suspension arm.

[formula driver]

Main question I have is will a shock from a newer VW bolt up to BMW RSM's cuz I got a set for cheap. Thanks for the link and the help guys but I searched all over the vortex forum or what of it i could properly navigate.

[M-technik-3]

Ok is the travel length the same? The weight the same? It's not a good idea to mix and match shock rates unless you know they are equal or greater if desired. You might not get the desired ride.

[formula driver]

Deffinatly to concerns that need to be addressed. But I found a set brand new for cheap so Ill atleast try them out if they will bolt up fine. Ill let you know if they work so you guys can do the same.

[rayz]

if it doesnt werk you can sell it to me for cheap since im rolling the jetta now

[formula driver]

if it doesnt werk you can sell it to me for cheap since im rolling the jetta now

Ight.... how does a brand new, shiny pair of rear Konis's sound for say 140-150ish. If they dont work of course.

[cheades]

If the Koni's were for a 2000 Jetta then the car weighed about 2900-3100 depending on options and stuff, with about 62% of weight being on the front wheels. I am sure you could make them work with adapters if you know someone that is good with a welder. The biggest problem I can see is the length of the strut, the Jetta strut mounts pretty high up in the body so the strut may be too long to work very well in an e30.

[formula driver]

If the Koni's were for a 2000 Jetta then the car weighed about 2900-3100 depending on options and stuff, with about 62% of weight being on the front wheels. I am sure you could make them work with adapters if you know someone that is good with a welder. The biggest problem I can see is the length of the strut, the Jetta strut mounts pretty high up in the body so the strut may be too long to work very well in an e30.

Thanks bro.. well I payed for them and there on the way so Ill know soon enough. If they wont work then Ill be seliing them for what I payed for them.