A3 struts on A2 car?

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vw_pilot

Discussion Starter · Feb 9, 2002

Are the front struts from an A3 identical in measurements to the A2?
I know the bolt pattern to connect them to the hub assembly is identical, but...
...could one use A3 front struts on an A2 (without any other mods)? What would be needed in order to mod them?
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lashboy

· #2 · Feb 9, 2002

Re: A3 struts on A2 car? (vw_pilot)

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FastLapRSII

· #3 · Feb 9, 2002

Re: A3 struts on A2 car? (lashboy)

The A3 struts (and rear shocks) made before 11/95 will work on an A2 as long as they're not VR6. After 11/95 they are different.

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vw_pilot

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: A3 struts on A2 car? (FastLapRSII)

So, after 11/95 the 8V and VR6 cars shocks were identical = not the same as A2 shocks?

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lotus7

· #5 · Feb 10, 2002

Re: A3 struts on A2 car? (vw_pilot)

FWIW, I use Bilstein sport A3 vr6 dampers on my A2 16v. Not much difference in ride height. I'm on factory springs btw. They may raise an 8v noticeably though.

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92Jetta2L

· #6 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: A3 struts on A2 car? (vw_pilot)

I've got MKIII Shocks and struts (Bilstein HD's) in my Jetta, they work fine.
I got mine from Shine Racing (SRSVW.com)
I just told them I wanted the HD's and this is what they sent me.
I didn't know about the different after 95 though...
John
'92 Jetta 2L 8V

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vw_pilot

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 11, 2002

Re: A3 struts on A2 car? (92Jetta2L)

Thanks for the replies... http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
I've got Eibach springs on mine (87 8V Golf), and one of the front struts is shot... so the ride hight is lower than stock already.
Did you - lotus7 and 92Jetta2L - switch to the VR6/A3 upper strut bearings as well? Which ones did you use and who's got the best price for these if you know?

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92Jetta2L

· #8 · Feb 12, 2002

Re: A3 struts on A2 car? (vw_pilot)

I stuck with the regular (but new) strut bearings because I heard the VR6 one's will raise the nose on a non-VR6 car
John
'92 Jetta 2L 8V
139 HP, 151 ft lbs

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lotus7

· #9 · Feb 13, 2002

Re: A3 struts on A2 car? (92Jetta2L)

Ditto. I reverted back to A2 strut bushings due to the increase in front ride height.

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