3 link suspension

[GrumpyDBA]

I have a problem with my build. It has the 3 link suspension and standard Koni coil over shocks. The spring is hitting the mounting bracket on the rear end. The MK 4 has been driven 500 miles and I put it on jackstands
and removed the wheels to inspect. I can see a place on the right rear spring where it rubs on the 3rd member bracket. I double checked the manual to see if I put something together wrong but didn't find anything. Could you help me please?
Thanks
Jeff

[michael everson]

Do you have any pictures or more specific about where its hitting? What side? Are the shocks body up or down?
Mike

[egchewy79]

pics? do you have the appropriate spacers on the shock mounts?

[Papa]

I assume you have the red Koni shocks? I had the same issue and after discussing with the pros, I flipped the shocks over (springs on top).

Here is the discussion documented in my build thread: https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?24916-Papa-s-MKIV-Roadster-Build-9115-(Post-Grad)-One-million-views!!!&p=285839&viewfull=1#post285839

[GoDadGo]

One thing that may help is to play with the upper shock mount by moving them back a bit.
Around 40-50 seconds into the attached video you will be able to see what I did:

https://youtu.be/PCngiKoopkA

Also, please double check your pinion angle because it too could be a factor.

Good Luck, Happy Wrenching & Watch Your Pinkies!

[GrumpyDBA]

Flipping the shock over will solve my problem. I did look at the pinion angle but even if I moved it all the way the spring still didn't clear
Thanks for everyone's help
Jeff

[AC Bill]

I seem to recall when I built my MK3 (with factory ordered 3 link), that builders had to trim off a small piece of the 3 link frame on the left side for added clearance.