lower the rear a bit more

greypolo9n3 · Post by **greypolo9n3** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:15 am

I have a polo 6r tdi with bilstein b14 suspension...ive got 205/45/17 tyres and its pretttyy low at the front

the rear has no adjusters and its low...but i just want to kill that little 15mm of arch gap i have.

any ideas what i can do?...i cant cut the springs due to SAFETY and the way theyre shaped

so im out of ideas...

Post by **alexperkins** » Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:04 am

Coilovers or lowered top mounts

Leeren666 · Post by **Leeren666** » Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:25 pm

I'm I n a similar situation, lowered the rear of mine -50mm but want it lower, more than happy with the front at -35mm so don't want to fit full coilovers, just want to lower the rear a bit more, what are lowered top mounts ? And are there any other ways to lower just the rear a bit more, tried to find a set of rear coilovers but everywhere just sells full kits ?

JayW · Post by **JayW** » Thu Jan 21, 2016 10:45 pm

I have AP coilovers and was in the same situation. I took the rear adjusters out and that closed the gap but now my exhaust catches on speedbumps lol.

There are places that can compress springs to your requirements but not recommended as they could snap during compression.

Post by **iichel** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:49 am

you could get a set of lower rubber bushings: 1j0 512 149 (with no letter behind it)

Leeren666 · Post by **Leeren666** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:58 pm

How much difference would they make ?

Post by **alexperkins** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:05 pm

New ones on the left

DKPOLOGT · Post by **DKPOLOGT** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:17 pm

Where do these rubber bushings mount?
And what polo model do they come from?
How much do they lower the rear.

Would be perfect on my BlueGT.

Cheers

/ *L*

Post by **iichel** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 5:28 pm

they are from a previous ibiza, lower around 8mm

DKPOLOGT · Post by **DKPOLOGT** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:21 pm

iichel wrote:they are from a previous ibiza, lower around 8mm

Thats great!!!

They fit polo 6r/6c?

How are they installed?

Cheers

/ *L*

Leeren666 · Post by **Leeren666** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 6:34 am

They will certainly help, but not sure they will be enough, I'm looking for an extra 20mm or so, how much lower than standard can coilovers go....and does anyone out there know where I can get just a pair for the rear ? Or if that's even possible ?

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