3-link retrofit help on MK3

[Dan Babb]

I'm doing a retro-fit on my MK3. My frame only has the 4-link bracket welded to it (not like the newer frames where both suspension setup brackets are there).

This is the upper link frame bracket I got from FFR this week and it has me confused.


In the retro-fit kit instructions I have, the bracket doesn't have the 'wing' on the bottom. But it shows the bracket going in like this (with the vertical face toward the rear axle)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/FFR5857-Cobra/198788B6-81E4-4454-B54C-52A12E37BF59_zpsbmkwqajw.jpg


But this is the area where it goes
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/FFR5857-Cobra/8F972541-1C8D-4C2E-872E-9456675C6BCD_zps3awuazrs.jpg

The wing would just be hanging out in space.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/FFR5857-Cobra/36DA39FC-CC1B-41D7-BFC4-6DCA99EE17D7_zpspf4qxw7a.jpg

Even if I turned it around so the wing was facing the outside of the car, the frame bracket isn't angled the right way for the wing to bolt to it.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/FFR5857-Cobra/08A84B34-329D-4C23-ACC8-A4A588A042B9_zpsl7fcuot2.jpg

What's the wing for? I thought it was to strengthen the bracket...but there's nothing for it to bolt to.

It almost looks like the wing should bolt to the frame member that the current 4 link bracket is attached too (after I cut out the current 4-link bracket)....but that would mean that the upper-link bracket I just received is welded together wrong....the angles aren't right.

Here it is turned around:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/DanBabb/FFR5857-Cobra/F7A21174-6FD0-48C0-B3BC-B62E1CD959E4_zpsjjqkk0rt.jpg

[Dan Babb]

Spoke to FFR...bracket is incorrect...new one on the way.

[ricobrafan]

I would first check with the manual? I thought the MK3's could use either the 4 or three link. If you can not use the existing bracket, then you are correct. You need to cut out the old 4 link bracket and bolt in the new three link bracket. 2 bolts on the top and 2 bolts on the side. Be careful while cutting. I suggest taking out the gas tank and covering all key areas with a welding blanket. A lot of sparks are flying when cutting and you don't want to catch anything on fire.
I did the conversion on my MK1.5 this past winter and it was well worth it. Just take your time especially when cutting. I would also strongly suggest looking into the VPM supports for the banana bracket and frame. They are a great addition to the structure especially if you are not welding the banana bracket to the axle. PM me if you need any photos