[Neb]

Is the R32 and reg fwd model mk4's front struts interchangeable? Do they mount up the exact same? I know the spring rates are different and the rears are different blah blah blah... Just wondering about the front struts.

edit: and yes I did search and couldn't find my answers in the FAQ or around these parts

 

[bluebora20v]

FV-QR

Fronts are interchangeable afaik.

 

[automan21]

Re: FV-QR (bluebora20v)

hey while were up there can we change out the control arm bushings as well? shouldnt they be the same?

 

[MTL20th]

they are not interchangeable...the mounting position for the sway bar is on the strut as opposed to the control arm

 

[Arsin]

Re: FV-QR (automan21)

Not too sure, I thought the R32 shared some front components with the TT.

 

[MTL20th]

Re: FV-QR (Arsin)

Quote, originally posted by Arsin »

Not too sure, I thought the R32 shared some front components with the TT.

Exactly. On the R32 and the TT, the sway bar has a long linkage that attaches to the mid portion of the strut, right around where the spring sits.

 

[bluebora20v]

FV-QR

If you aren't going to use the sway bar everything else is the same...just the mounting point for the fsb is different?

 

[Greg_J]

if thats the case couldnt you just get a r32 fsb also and call it a day?

 

[bootymac]

Re: FV-QR (automan21)

Quote, originally posted by automan21 »

hey while were up there can we change out the control arm bushings as well? shouldnt they be the same?

TT/R32 LCA bushings are heavy duty and more solid than stock Mk4 ones