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ericd
07-13-2025, 03:11 PM
Hi All -
Just looking at my rear end, it it seems to be sitting a little lower than the frame. As far as I can see everything is bolted up, and followed the manual. Is this normal for the MK5? I know the frame is different than the MK4, so I wanted to see if anyone else is seeing this.
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You sure you didn't install it upside down? ;)
Sorry, I'll let someone who might actually be helpful chime in now...
ericd
07-13-2025, 03:17 PM
I thought about that honestly - but the 3 link bracket is welded to the axel. If it was flipped, it would be pointing down, as near as I can tell.
GoDadGo
07-13-2025, 03:32 PM
Steve's Stupid Questions & Comments:
1. Do you have the rear shocks mounted in the upper or lower holes?
2. If you have them in the lower holes, could you move them up?
3. By taking this action it may be fairly easy remedy this issue.
4. If you are in the uppers, you may want to call Factory-5.
That might buy you the clearance that you are looking for when the car is in full droop.
Good Luck!
gbranham
07-13-2025, 04:05 PM
You're fine. Rotate the snout up with the bronze colored upper link bar, shown in your pic #3.
Jeff Kleiner
07-13-2025, 04:47 PM
it's hanging! Set the ride height and pinion angle.
Jeff
rich grsc
07-13-2025, 05:37 PM
You have the pinion pointing down, the 3rd link bar looks like it is as short as it will go. I agree with the others, raise the front of the pinion, lengthen the bar
i.e.427
07-13-2025, 06:53 PM
You're going to be removing that upper link. There are no jam nuts on the rod ends. You need those to lock it in place.
Frank
rich grsc
07-13-2025, 08:31 PM
Good catch. :D
ericd
07-18-2025, 05:50 PM
Great catch - I just located them. Guess I will be taking them off and redoing some work. Thanks all!
GoDadGo
07-18-2025, 08:33 PM
Great catch - I just located them. Guess I will be taking them off and redoing some work. Thanks all!
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rponfick
07-19-2025, 05:03 PM
Steve's Stupid Questions & Comments:
1. Do you have the rear shocks mounted in the upper or lower holes?
2. If you have them in the lower holes, could you move them up?
3. By taking this action it may be fairly easy remedy this issue.
4. If you are in the uppers, you may want to call Factory-5.
That might buy you the clearance that you are looking for when the car is in full droop.
Good Luck!
GodadGo, you bring up an interesting question. I am working on a MK5 also, and checked my manual for which hole to use in the upper shock mounting bracket.
The MK4 manual, which I also have, on page 76 says to mount the shock in the lower hole. On page 98 of my MK5 manual there is no reference as to which hole to use. I mounted mine in the lower hole, but now realize I have no basis for that as nothing is specified in the manual.
Further research is required.
Ralph
i.e.427
07-19-2025, 08:16 PM
GodadGo, you bring up an interesting question. I am working on a MK5 also, and checked my manual for which hole to use in the upper shock mounting bracket.
The MK4 manual, which I also have, on page 76 says to mount the shock in the lower hole. On page 98 of my MK5 manual there is no reference as to which hole to use. I mounted mine in the lower hole, but now realize I have no basis for that as nothing is specified in the manual.
Further research is required.
Ralph
Upper holes for double adjustable Konis. Bottom holes for single adjustable Koni (red bodied) coilovers.
Frank
rponfick
07-19-2025, 08:35 PM
Good to know. It could be clarified in the manual. Unless I missed it.
Thanks, Ralph