How To: Install Front Bushing
Going to be replacing all the bushings with the TRD bushing set, while I have my suspension apart. I’ll try to show the removal of the various suspension pieces. Things may be a little...
Category: Suspension & Bracing
MK1 Suspension & Bracing
Replace Ball Joint
Here’s a step-by-step guide to replacing the lower ball joints. The pictures below are with the strut assembly removed as I am doing the entire suspension work at the same time & had just...
How To: Remove Steering Knuckle
Here’s a step-by-step guide to removing the steering knuckle, in case you need to replace your wheel bearings. The pictures below are with the strut assembly removed as I am doing the entire suspension...
How To: Install Rear Bushings
The pics below are during my full suspension/brake system rebuild. So they will be a little different than yours since I was removing everything. *Procedure of pressing the bushings out with just 2/3 jaw...
How To: Replace Sway Bar End Links
Here’s an easy fix for some possible rattling problems in the front suspension. Takes about 10 minutes to install these bad boys. Takes longer to jack the car up than it...
How To: Replace Rear Strut
Tools needed:
* Various sockets, wrenches, pliers & ratchet
* Cheater bar for those stubborn nuts & bolts
* Bench Vice
* Monkey wrench or large channel locks
* Dremel tool (maybe, see step 6)
* Spring insulators x2
* Bumpstops x2
How To: Replace Front Strut
Finally, started redoing the entire suspension in the car. I went ahead and removed the strut assemblies first, that way this writeup is more meaningful.
Tools needed:
* Various sockets, wrenches, pliers & ratchet
* Cheater bar for those stubborn nuts & bolts
* Spring compressor
* Bench Vice
* Monkey wrench or large channel locks
* Dremel tool (maybe, see step 4)