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Thread: Uprated rear suspension?

  1. #1
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    Uprated rear suspension?

    My Dad's mk3 has been used for towing a 300kg loaded hovercraft + gear and people for the past 2 and a half years, for about 200km trips once a month, as a result the rear suspension (we had a tow bar added) is very saggy, the front suspension was also fixed accentuating the problem, but Dad is reluctant to look around for alternatives, I think that the springs are worn out from the increased weight, but it could just be sagging shocks, however they need to be replaced and I was wondering if there are overload springs availiable for the Mk3 and where I could get them from as it is really getting to me about it because I plan to be getting it in a few years time and if it doesn't get sorted then I'd have to foot the cost of getting springs in a few years time if he doesn't get it done right.
    88' Volvo 760GLE
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    Also, drags are the worst form of motorsport. Who'd want a fast drag car for their street car?

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    some has happened to my VR6, the factory springs have sagged.

    i'll get around to changing them i swear!

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    I didnt think a Mk3 golf would be a very good towing car
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    i was quoted a tow bar for my car being rated at a measly 350kg. as such, i dont think anyone would make an overload spring for such a car, seeing as the car cant tow more than 350kg.


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    Ah, the TDi motor is great for towing, newer VW's are capable of towing so I thought it would make sense, but Dad likes driving his car because the engine just doesn't feel it, compared to the n/a 2.4 diesel van which can hardly move, it's great.
    88' Volvo 760GLE
    88' Volvo 740 Turbo
    Quote Originally Posted by tosspot View Post
    Also, drags are the worst form of motorsport. Who'd want a fast drag car for their street car?

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