How to Install VW MK7 GTI Coilovers (MK7 GTI Mods)

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[@pauldid]

Great video. Your video was the only one showing to loosen the inner axle bolts. This was so easy and made the install process go so smooth. It also helped us find that some of the bolts were barely more than hand tight.

[@marknewman2187]

a piece of 4x2 with a hole thru it near top for old pinch bolt works well just put bolt thru sway arm hole and raise 4x2 with jack , saves a shit load of work , new unit drops in easy as shorter than stock

[@naorl8866]

Look easy! /after 3 hours/ Ok.. i finish the FIRST one..

[@abtcup]

That'w why I paid a mechanic to do mine. I watched enough videos to know that if I did it myself...it would take me all day...and night. Mechanic did it in about 2 hours.

[@dmitry.clarke]

abtcup yeah I did the rear in 6 hours. Doing the fronts today

[@lloyd_3656]

@@abtcup how much was the labor?

[@dumbeezy5480]

Dima Clarke bro 6 hours for the rear lol. Fronts are gonna take u 24 hours

[@dmitry.clarke]

DUM BEEZY took me 7😂😭

[@SystemUser76]

One very important item that i didnt see or hear any one talk about. SWAY BAR CLEARANCE!!! I had to loosen the sway bar up to fit the Bilstein in my 06 Passat. It being so much shorter than the OEM set up.

[@mijnheerXD]

For the people that do this more often, you can use a gearbox support to push the strut upwards a little, that way you wont have to losen your driveshaft from the gearbox since it wont hit.

[@knd1983t04]

Just finished putting them on my car. Went for a ride on 17" and suspension is worth every penny I payed . Car is a lot more precise and response on steering. It is stiff, but because it's precise, it's not taking your teeths out, so going for a ride with family is not a problem. Smooth ride even through rough roads.

[@johnjohnson9004]

Every time I watch one of these videos im like, Yup.. Gotta take it to a professional shop. LOL

[@alexsoto4678]

hes doing alot of extra steps, take my word for it.

[@BigGerm5.0]

Seeing these makes think " damn i should have just bought a civic"😂

[@DanielTojcic]

Extremely thorough video, thanks it's great to watch. Would have been nice to see the adjustment process/tweaking to get the right balance

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We are waiting for everything to settle before readjusting. We will likely have a video of this up in the near future. Thanks for watching.

[@pele2005]

Hate to tell you but I got my strut assembly out without removing axle bolts or the ball joint. It was super easy.

[@erikolson5299]

Ah man! These will be the most simple coilovers I have ever installed, lol. I can tell that just by watching this DIY.

[@jmb2027]

Few questions....1) Is your air set to certain torque settings? Not sure if there's any torque specs for all the bolts, or do we just "tighten" it....2) Is the process the same for DCC-equipped GTI's? Unfortunately DCC is mandatory with performance pack in Canada, which I really want but still hoping to change to coilovers. Not sure if this affects both hardware and software with the DCC? Thanks.

[@trekp1]

Like your vid so much I bought a new set of triple squares from you guys. Thanks so much :-)

[@woodyr5gt113]

My 80k r in the uk took me two days 😂 every bolt was knackerd 😂 I wish it was this easy on yer drive ❤🇬🇧

[@JeffHuang1994]

Good tutorial. Followed it all the way for my install. However, it took me a while to figure out on the front passenger side that the Axle had to be unbolted from the transmission underneath the car...The clamps on the the stock struts were a pain to remove!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Jeff Huang Awesome!! Glad we could help

[@SrRainVQVR]

And you did an install video. You know how to make videos man!!

[@TheCipotemasloco]

I just did the springs upgrade to my Mk7 GTI and I love the way it looks as you said if you have a mk7 GTI you will see the different !! After driving this car for a year in the stock suspension I can feel a big difference !! I would like to know If I get this Bilstein PPS Coilovers can I have the same high as the sprigs !? Is the ride quality better than the springs.!! ?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

El Chero Yes you can get a similar ride height as the springs. Our coil overs were lowered all the way down and should be able to go up around 1.5-2 in. As for ride quality the coil overs will be much more precise and your springs.

[@plokijij7856]

My only criticism is tightening everything with a rattle gun, with suspension parts if you over tighten the rubbers to much they can squeak or wear and split prematurely! Should always use a torque wrench and torque to manufacture specs. Other then that nice job! 👍

[@brianb2454]

Must be a pro

[@plokijij7856]

@@brianb2454 no just a retired mechanical engineer that likes doing things right and not half arsed! But whatever!

[@phox0999]

Back when I did my MKV I removed the big axle nut in the hub. Is removing the axle at the trans really better? Or is it because those axle bolts aren't cheap and need a lot of torque?

[@milliemil26]

Cool thanks! Keep the vids coming my white gti will appreciate it!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks for watching glad you like it

[@2ntenz]

Very nice attention to detail!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Me ontenz Thanks glad you like it.

[@hungrymynd5673]

Does this kit come with new mounts. I have a mk6 jetta tdi

[@ALLTHINGSCINEMA24]

must be nice working on a new car with no rust!!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Oh it is..... It really is!

[@rynck]

Hi Deutsche Auto Parts! I would like to know how many days I have to wait for the new coilovers to settle and go for readjustment?

[@designrdan]

Bilstein mentions to always torque suspension to control arm while on load. Seems super important, is this something you recommend? I myself wasn't able to in my home garage.

[@2ntenz]

On my 2015 Golf MK7, the rubber boot covers the drive shaft bolts...in your video for the GTI those bolts were exposed. My question is, do these bolts on the drive shaft need to be removed and is there enough travel to lower the the strut off knuckle mount? I'm not sure how to remove that rubber boot to expose the drive shaft bolts... Your videos are very helpful. I think the rears are very straight forward. Thanks much!

[@dinosoarmotorsports]

I think if you have an air wrench and a full day, it's pretty easy. If not air wrench, it seems like it'll add a half day at least.

[@oooooo3231]

nice tutorial. now are there any adjustable springs with no shocks for an S3 2015 audi. which should be the same as this. I don't want to do springs alone or full coilovers but I do want adjustability to it.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+ooo “Fox” ooo Coilovers is going to be the only way to accomplish that.

[@shaagealgareb9189]

thank you..I want a video that shows the corners of the Golf 5's rear tires ... Tire inclination

[@titeness]

What is the size of the nut on the inner axle and also the triple square at the bottom of the strut assemble / knuckle

[@Bryan-zo6ng]

What are the torque settings for front/ rear axle bolts and front/ rear bolts that hold the shocks to frame? Do I need to replace the front and rear stretch axle bolts? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Bryan LeBlanc Take a look here. You should find what you need deutscheautoparts.com/make-model-year/volkswagen/gti/mk7-2015-present/steering-and-suspension/install-kits/mk7-gti-suspension-install-kit-basic.html

[@putra32495]

Why didn’t you just take the hub away from the shaft? Wouldn’t it be easier to do that? Since the hub comes out with the spring and shock absorbers? And then install the new coilovers on a workbench?

[@robertshetsen8691]

I have golf r 2015 and install ebach spring also he sway bars but car feels like carriage now it's great to coner but every bump feels like you will dent the rims what would you recommend put old springs on or use coilovers which one you recommend I don't have DCC

[@globalste]

this is a great video! its pronounced Billschtine by the way (after a german mountain).

[@yannick5474]

Hi, I got the same coilovers on my mk7.5 gti. But in the manual stand something with ride height. That you must be between a height. Did you do that? My b14 suspension is making noise in the front and the back and everything is oké the only thing whe can do is lift it up because I think it is to low?

[@KimLensing]

Aren't you supposed to put in bolt from the front to the back i case of loosening and falling out while driving?

[@patricksantos361]

What do you folks reccomended for people that have rear adjustable dampers since the top of the damper is not readily accessible?

[@crazyframes872]

What is the plate on the axle bolts for? And does it have to go back on exactly the same? Does the axle have to line up exactly as it was, or does it not matter?

[@zanderhenderson8158]

Thanks boys these videos help 🙏

[@jmt0728]

Any chance you guys can post the torque specs for all the bolts in the description? Or is it not really necessary to do this when installing coilovers?

[@fuxbox]

Great video man! Hopefully my mk6 is similar

[@EMuybridge]

Is it OK to just zip everything together with the impact like that? I would figure a lot of this stuff is torque-sensitive. Does the impact tool used have some sort of advanced clutch that applied varying amounts of torque?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+EMuybridge This would be how most techs would install a suspension. There are torque specs recommended by VW which can be used if you feel more comfortable.

[@clutchthepearls3062]

Always tighten things down to proper torque specs. This is a pretty shoddy job IMO. Things like that pinch bolt holding the knuckle to the bottom of the strut most likely has a specific procedure. Something like 30ft/lbs then back 90 degrees, then tighten to 75ft/lbs and tighten another 90 degrees is common on those types.

[@tncpeterd]

People really do over look torquing bolts properly. I had new wheels fitted recently that use centering rings, they absolutely need to be tightened to the proper torque using a star pattern or the wheels will not spin properly causing all sorts of noises/problems.. I had a shop that was ready to start grinding down my centering ring thinking that should solve the issue because they were dead set on just using the air guns to tighten down the bolts, i explained that you'll have one bolt tighter than another bolt and one might be over torqued and one under torqued and so on.. I had them tighten all bolts to 92lbs and have not had a problem with my wheels since. I will always follow the proper torque spec now.

[@diegohernan6711]

Hello! For 1/4 mille drag races and daily; wich bilstein model should be better... b14 b16 or EVO

[@Repavich]

I have a MK7 Golf TSI... Just ordered coilovers. Will it be about the same? I assume so, but I know the GTI is more sport oriented and don't know if they have a different suspension setup... Thank you and Great Video!

[@LegitDucks]

GTI and TSI are all interchangeable for suspension mods

[@suburimabasa2261]

How come your GTI Shocks don't have DCC Sensors. Can i replace my DCC ones with these coil overs?

[@Projectjdmnyc]

awesome instructor......

[@MidnightRamenGuy]

My coil-overs didn’t fit in that rear top mount????? Any help would be sweet

[@onixfromliberty]

Good Afternoon, I recently installed my coilers thanks to this video however I'm hearing a clunking noise from the front on both sides, any ideas as to what it is very respectfully, a subscriber

[@777hooN]

The shock bolt might come loose. It’s the bolt in the middle of the top hat that connects it to the strut.

[@mikeydeeeee]

strut bearing, or you have bottomed out and are hitting the bumpstops.

[@mikef3300]

How about a better suspension that keeps the vehicle at stock ride height? The roads are terrible where I live and lowering a car is out of the question.

[@torenbeales5247]

Would this apply to a 2016 Audi A3 1.8.....? Thank you!

[@JM356]

Can the bushings be replaced by only removing the 3 bushing bolts under the cowl?

[@ZioGiGi]

So with the coilovers all the way down is that a 2inch drop?

[@rickjack78]

So, basically have a mechanic do it.

[@monstrous_raccoon]

Yes i'm getting to old for this sh.. What happend to just nuts and bolts like golf MK2/3?

[@JustMeinYoutube]

monstrous raccoon Wait... This was just nuts and bolts No? Did I miss something?

[@bassmunk]

@@JustMeinKZbin No, I don't think you did :P

[@slammedcc]

I just purchased a Passat that has BC coilovers on it. I want to adjust topthat camber and install my angle sleeves on the bottom (Looking to get -8 degrees of camber). Do I have to unbolt the axle to do this since the suspension on the car is already shorter than the stock struts? I know I’ll have to purchase a strut spreader tool regardless.

[@Chino7GTI]

Where is the lift point on a mk7 gti cuz I put in the place that the manual told me to put the lift pad on and now my rocker panels got a huge dent

[@AdamWolphe]

DAP actually has a video on this

[@weman5390]

Should I get strut mounts and bearing when installing new coilovers?

[@Rspec99]

Thank you for the video. They have been extremely helpful. How is the ride quality with the Bilsteins compared to stock? I assume there will be a lot less roll but is it reasonable for a daily driver. Thanks.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We just put together a video about this.... It will be uploaded shortly

[@robinlopez1909]

Great video.

[@THEvedaE]

Hi,I installed b14 on my mk3 audi TT. The rear feels very bouncy and unsettling in undulations. It appears to be a bit soft and poorly damped. The front and rear are lowered by 20 and 15mm. I’ve no complaints on the front. Can you help to get this sorted. My m4 with kw clubsport coilovers feel way better and we’ll damped. Even Mild bumps upset the car too much

[@skiny_pinoy]

Question in regards to the three nuts for the lower control arms. Are they one time use also? I'm looking into install VWR springs on a golf TDI see. The only difference is the rear has torsion beam suspension.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+Paul Dolores Most suspension bolts suspension bolts are 1 time use.

[@pupulik2]

You guys should also demonstrate installation of air ride suspension. Btw you folks do great work!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks for the suggestion but Airride is not something we will be shooting a video on in the foreseeable future.

[@Amisjonttu69]

What's the size of the XZN or triple square as you put it, that was used with the front suspension? I can't seem to find this info anywhere and I'd really like to get all the tools together before beginning this.

[@Bryan-zo6ng]

I'll be installing my new bilstein coilovers this weekend. I noticed the strut mount in your video has no bump stop or dust boot. What should I do about the strut mount bump stops and dust boots on my vehicle? Are they easily removable?

[@knightedtitan71]

Lol the nut flying off at like 19:30. I can tell he sat there and watched it. No fucks given

[@pudermcgavin4462]

If it was me I'd just remove the whole knuckle and strut in one go obviously remove the rotor and caliper. Instead of unbolting the axle from the trans. But that's just me. As a mechanic we all have our own ways and when watching someone else do the job I always look to see anything that might make me struggle with room ext.

[@ravenstylea2]

Did you use the stock front strut mounts or aftermarket? I have the 034 Motorsport front strut mounts on my MK7 GTI and thinking about going back to stock due to the noise and since the shop has needed to retighten the top nut 4 times already in less than 10 thousand miles.

[@2ntenz]

Is this install similar to the Golf MK? Also, could you list all the tools and socket sizes? That would be helpful. I've got ST X coilovers and will attempt a DIY. Thanks in advance!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Me ontenz This should be similar or almost the same if you have independent rear suspension on your car. I'm sorry we don't have a list but we believe all the sizes are discussed in the video.

[@fredjones5327]

I know this old, but Paul what size socket to remove the lower bolts on the the lower rear shocks???

[@chitown849]

So if you lower the car to much the bump stop will break if you use the old one that cane with the car?

[@jdsweet4806]

Curious, why not just remove the knuckle in the front rather than loosen the axle? When I'm install mine I will also be replacing the rotors, pads, as well as brake lines so I was curious if that's be easier or not.

[@jdsweet4806]

Should of added mine is a mk6 by the way.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Jd Sweet You can but its not needed. A MK6 would be very similar to this install on our MK7

[@СергейБелов-ю4е]

Hi ) thanks for you videos ! And I have question ! Witch sittings of Bilstein b14 you think more best ! How much I need low car ?!

[@ookthebomber]

Are spring compressors applicable? Will it make it easier to remove and install coilovers?

[@alexmartineau1060]

Why do you have to remove the axle?

[@RepowerThailand]

Hi , What is that screw when you used to remove the bottom shock absorber from a Knuckle

[@ducheynechris]

why don't you use a torque wrench ??? always the right thing dude, sure on the bolts of the gearbox

[@halitcagman]

Hi when you install this coilover kit do you mixed with any problems like when you put car race mode as original stock one goes hard is this option still works ? I'm waiting for your kind response

[@adrian-gd1xq]

hello, i have a golf 7 1.6 tdi and the back of my car is higher than the front.Can be the shock absorbers?(sachs).Thank you.(i saw on one of them oil leaking)

[@hungrymynd5673]

I found that by going on the lowest setting on the front the ride is smoother. What heights are you on?

[@mastac5758]

Great work thumbs up

[@GETLifestyle]

what size is the tripple square to take the bolts off the drive shaft?

[@paezjroger]

Yes what size is that triple square

[@hankyhates]

It's a m10 triple square for the 6 inner CV axle bolts

[@HuckleBerry476]

@deutscheautoparts would this be a similar install for the MQB Tiguan? Mine is a MY2020 so I assume it’s slightly different. But, I keep hearing people saying R suspension components are compatible with the Tiguans

[@Themayseffect]

Do you guys have the spring rates. The MK5/6 spring rates were a weak point being way to soft.

[@Multifariousdan]

Question, for the passenger side where the axle is longer, since is longer do you have to take off the axle bolts?

[@supercooled]

Question from an un-initiated to those who know; would running staggered coil overs be safe? What I mean is running a lower ride heigh in the front and keeping stock suspensions in the rear or even coilers in the rear but slightly higher ride height than the front. Thanks

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+supercooled You shouldn't run just coilovers in the front but not leaving the vehicle level is ok. This may however affect the way the vehicle handles.

[@lifeistooshortletitgo9574]

Mechanically safe but I'd not drive very aggressive that way.

[@chriswheatley9261]

Paul, oh Paul...so much extra labor for front strut removal. Try the 2x2 method (see KZbin). So much easier! No need to undo axel & ball joint fasteners.

[@ZioGiGi]

For the rear shock boots can I install the bilstein covers instead of the oem ones? Will they fit?

[@chadpeters3896]

How much lowering do the Bilstein PSS & PSS10 offer? I have seen multiple sites that say 15-35mm and 30-50mm.

[@mastac5758]

How many hours did it take for all 4? I want to rent a garage and change the break and suspension system by myself. Just want to know if i can do it in 1 day (8-10 hours)

[@flexlove9022]

I have a question the lineup on top is it the same for MK6 GTi

[@ericcampbell2360]

Why loosen the axle bolts vs the one axle nut?

[@PRTube01]

How do you remove the strut nut if you don't have an impact gun, the rear uses a 17mm I think

[@customboatscreensolutions5893]

You you need to losen drive shaft bolts.. ????

[@hohoho4788]

Is it necessary to replace a adjustable control arms ? Because you just lowered your car

[@siralexu]

arrows on top of the strut mount facing front and rear go on the inside or ouside of the car ?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

There should be only one arrow in it faces inwards towards the engine.

[@zemarcostephen1215]

Can anyone help me on a e430 2002 Mercedes Both the front and rear suspension have indipendent springs and shocks and I can't find coilovers to fit anywhere Not even sure how to install because this is first car I'm modding lease help

[@SuperDigitalMe]

why dont you use a torque wrench?

[@SnowUltra]

No torque specs on anything? No replacement of torque to yield bolts??

[@shameboy2]

the mk7 back is more like the mk4 backside right? not like the mk5/6

[@Deutscheautoparts]

shameboy2 The MK7 shown is very similar to the MK5 and MK6. The MK4 used a rear beam type suspension which you won't find in a MK7 GTI.

[@alexhatcher8812]

how do you tell if the upper mount is still good to reuse?

[@MDdalipe]

I see the spring on the front struts on the b14s are fatter than other coilover brands. Do you think rubbing will be an issue on a 19x8.5 wheel with 225/35/19 tire?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

MDdalipe Tough to say for sure. That would likely depend on offset and other things. We are running 18 x 8 wheels with ET 37 and have no issues. Our coils are spun all the way down and we have 225/40/18 tires on them. Hope this helps

[@hujiannong]

are camber kits needed to prevent tires from abnormal wear?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

+saganian1 You should not need this but that depends on what coilovers you use and how low you go