I've share this video so many times I've lost count. Great video.

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, man! Too many folks think spacers are the only way.

I'm torn on lifting my MK6 TDI Sportwagen. Your Golf is awesome.

Thanks for this video very informative, subscribed.

Great video. Doing this tomorrow

Dude you are cool as hell man. This rules.

@JChurchua

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. I agree! 😁😝

Thank you for this. I bought a mk4 earlier this year that is slammed. Its my fun little toy that i take to the archery range out fishing and finally decided to try and lift it. Now i know what i need.

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

GREAT!!! Can't wait to see how that turns out! Glad this helped you out!!

I just did the jeep lift on my 03 beetle, I used the stock struts and rear shocks, got to say it looks good but it's hard as a rock, if some shorter or softer shocks were found for the fronts, then you can fit the stock front shocks in the rear, this will allow about an 1.5" sag so at least you have some travel. As the front was maxed out I went ahead and put the Cherokee shocks on the rear, now it's level but about the only travel is in the tires. One other helpful hint for this, when doing the rear, do both sides at once, having bothe shocks disconnected will allow the rear axle to swing down a bit more freely

@JChurchua

7 ай бұрын

I suggest replacing the struts with bilstein B6s or similar, since they have longer travel. Rears as well, the F150 rear shocks provide a lot of travel. I used all new springs and struts/shocks, definitely stiff to begin with but broke in and rides really well. Having the stock shocks will make them over extend regularly and eventualy bust id assume.

Thanks. Big help.

Hell yeah.. Thank you

This is inspiring cos I just applied "jb weld" on a crack in my oil pan from too many rocks. It's all scarred up under there! So I hope you're still answering qustions!

@JChurchua

7 ай бұрын

Id suggest replacing the pan and then getting a "panzer plate" or similar metal shield. Much cheaper than replacing a motor! lol. Its definitely a fun vehicle and gets tons of looks.

I'm building a VW Caddy like this. I've got jimni springs and shocks so I'll see if they fit.

Besides looking good it sounds badass too! What ya got done to it? Turbo? Exhaust? Cheers eh!

I just bought myself a Seat Leon 1m 20vt4 (Same platform as the mk4 golf, PQ34, but with a Haldex "4-wheel drive" system) and it has too much surface rust and a bit too much bodge repairs to make it look good. Was thinking about maybe doing a lift with crash bar, aux lighting, roof racks and a spare wheel on a contraption at the rear. When you fit the springs on the front shocks did you also have to fit a shaft extender? It feels like it would "bottom out" but in the top part if you have to compress the spring too much. Since mine's 4 wheel drive I'm going to have to figure something out for the rear, but I did see someone here who did it on a mk4 R32 so I might have ideas for that.

Nice Video, I will lift my VR5 around 3-4 cm soon. I will use SPIDAN springs, SACHS shocks and strut bearings. Made for Volkswagen. Jeep Springs (or others not made for this vehicle) sounds nice, but would be illegal in my country. :(

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, regulations can be dissapointing sometime. Hope you get the lift height you desire!

I wanna lift my vr6 so bad but maintenance first 😂

Great vid and I love the look of your golf. Looking to do the same with mine here soon. I currently have the wagon/vr6 spring 2" lift on mine which includes a 1.5" spacer on the front oem strut. On this lift, a spacer isn't necessary?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

that is correct. The bilstein HDs are longer travel than the OEMs; and the jeep springs are similar spring rate but much taller than the OEM or VR6/wagon euro towing springs/moog. So, the Jeep springs take the place of the spacer too, to achieve a true. suspension lift(and taller than what you have)

@KlaptOutOffroad

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua When I did my current lift, I went with Monroe struts because they had the longest extended length (22") listed among all the struts listed on rockauto. The HD Bilsteins are on there but holy moly are they expensive. I'd be more tempted to get them if I knew their length specs, but I can't find them anywhere. Not even on the Bilstein site. Do you happen to know their specs?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

@@KlaptOutOffroad Nope, i dont know the specs but you really only need the fronts; a good alternative are Bilstein TC-Sports, but they are likely similar to the monroes you found maybe. Monroes for the rear is nice; the 1999 ford f150 4x4 shocks have the longest travel while maintaining OEM style mounting(i think). thats the way everyone is going in the rear. i went with a rear air shock; you can google that with "tdiclub ghetto mod air shock" and i think itll pull up the forum post.

@KlaptOutOffroad

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua oh yeah with the rear I was planning on just keeping it simple and using the f150 shocks. While the HD front struts seem like the smartest idea, I'm leaning towards going the cheap route and just rebuilding the monroes I already have in it with the jeep springs.

Great video.. will this work with the 4x4 model of Golf also ?

@JChurchua

Жыл бұрын

Not sure honestly. Years ago you "couldnt" lift the R32 or Golfs with ASR/Traction control. Things have changed and folks are lifting 1.8ts with ASR. So, maybe it will work but i have NO experience with that

I am planning to lift a Fabia, i want to know, how much did that lift affected fuel economy?

greetings, can you write what you did to the car to lift it like that?

Do you need after market struts like your Bilstein ones or can are you able to use the original struts and just swap out the the original springs with the jeep ones?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

You need taller struts. the originals(new or wore out oem) will over extend and that will cause internal damage. Bilstein TC-Sports are a cheaper but good option, they are not as "stiff" as the Bilstein HDs that I use, but they are a solid option. Thanks for tuning in!

Thank you for this. I just have a few questions before i order my parts. For the f150 shocks im assuming you want the lighter duty 4x4 shocks, not the 7700 gvw ones. For the xj coils, they have a 1 inch height difference between the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engine models, which ones should i be looking for? And for the jk coils there are 2 part numbers between the rubicon model and unlimited model

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Here are the part numbers i used for the springs. 52126317AC 52001122 I didnt go with F150 shocks in the rear. but i assume the light duty ones. Check the top and bottom mount to see if they are correct for the vdub! Thank you for watching! Hope this all helps out!

@ianh3007

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua thank you so much, this has been the most informative video ive found yet

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianh3007 You are welcome! That was the entire point to the video, I wanted as much info in the video but also making sure it was short and to the point. I dont have facebook, but i hear there is good lifted vw info on there.. I do admit, too many folks have questions and i could have included part numbers within the video, or explained the f150 parts deeper... But, your questions all help me learn what to do better next time!! Thanks for tuning in man!

@ianh3007

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua yeah i heard about that facebook group but i am social media free, besides youtube. Youre definitely the most informative outside of the lifted vw watercooled page!

Medida de neumáticos ?

Strut cups from 96 passat are steel v.s. alum, also mk3 jetta steel

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

I havent had any issues with the Strut Cups deforming or failing but I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the tip on the differences in material!

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Checked out acouple MK3's in the junkyard, I'll look into getting a set. I think i misunderstood which part you were referring to. Thanks bud!!

Would it still work with a mk4 jetta? How is the body roll and is it still decent around corners?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, as well as, bugs i am pretty sure. Ride is relatively firm, thus less body roll than stock(or wore out suspension) and handles real well, in my opinion.

Hey what adjustable gas shocks did you use? I don’t want to use the f150 shocks because they suck

@JChurchua

7 ай бұрын

Hard to answer that. go google "tdiclub ghetto mod rear air shocks" I followed that DIY, i routed the shrader valve into the gas cap area. Fairly easy to do, 100% worth it. 40-50psi is the sweet spot.

How’s it feel with no front sway bar? Mine sit at factory and a bolt came off connecting sway bar to control arm and the handling on highway was absolutely horrible.

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

I would assume with one bolt off, the bar is twisting forcing pressure on one side and free on the other; thus resulting in an unbalanced reaction. Like a snapped spring or something. For my car, It had no obvious steering difference from day 1, several years ago. So, lots of offroad applications have removed(or temporarily disconnected) sway bars to allow more travel from the axle(or Lower Control Arm in my case) Typically that does not result in messed up geometry.

Any way you can make like a rockauto parts list of what you got one yours and what you'd recommend sort of thing I'm looking at lifting my tdi vw jetta wagon soon and I want the biggest lift I can get for it

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

1-Jeep JK Front Springs(for VW front) 2-Jeep XJ Front springs(for VW Rear) 3-1999 Ford F-150 4x4 Rear Shock 4- IDParts.com -Bilstein HD Front Struts for a MK4 VW 5- IDParts.com - "Suspension Installation Kit with Mounts (A4)" Thats all the parts you will need. Good Luck, bud.

@AdamJohnson-mo6lu

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua what year are the Jeep parts and the specs for it

This is so cool. Mind me asking what sort of mileage you get on it? How many kms/ miles you get a tank?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

I do mind! Its embarassing. LOL!! To start, I'm running a stock(original) VNT15 at 327K miles and have wore out RACE520 nozzles on an old tune. So, With the lift, the rack and the nozzles overfueling I am around 36-38mpg often with very spirited driving. With a proper tune, smaller(better sized) nozzles I should be right at 40 Miles Per Gallon

@meatheadwithamullet5605

2 жыл бұрын

I'm genuinely impressed. My 2.0 n/a only gets like 25 at best

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

@@meatheadwithamullet5605 A properly tuned ALH TDI will get 40 on the low side. 45-50+ mpg is pretty regular on Sprint520 Nozzles and a stage 2 tune. 40mpg with a lift should be very possible. TDI's are awesome.

@fm2dmax

Жыл бұрын

On my lowered TDI (previous owner lowered it) I get reliably highway 57mpg to 67mpg with several tanks running 72 and 73mpg. But I've also got a crack in my oil pan from rocks. So lessee how much lifting it costs me in mpgs!

Do you have a parts list of the parts you used on this build

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

1-Jeep JK Front Springs(for VW front) 2-Jeep XJ Front springs(for VW Rear) 3-1999 Ford F-150 4x4 Rear Shock 4- IDParts.com -Bilstein HD Front Struts for a MK4 VW 5- IDParts.com - "Suspension Installation Kit with Mounts (A4)" Thats all the parts you will need. Good Luck, bud.

Hello . How are you doing with front wheel wear, is the camber of the front wheels normal? I have a mk4 station wagon 4x4 and I wonder if you somehow adjusted the camber.

@JChurchua

Жыл бұрын

If you get an alignment you are good to go. This suspension setup regularly aligns within spec with no issues. I have been battling some "weird" issues the past few months so never aligned the car til that got sorted.

@jasperwebb9107

Жыл бұрын

Despite what many ppl say, camber IS adjustable on MK4. The ball joint mount is slotted.

I have a mk4 golf, do you think coil overs could get me a decent enough lift?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I'm not sure. I've never had coilovers, but i would be concerned with over extended the coilovers if you actually plan to use it. Strictly looks wise and street use, you may be able to get away with it, but im unsure how much actual lift you will get.

What about for the same year range a4 avant, any ideas? haha

@JChurchua

Жыл бұрын

Id be willing to bet its the same but I am not positive.

QUESTION: at 0:55 you said the top of the spring is too big ... and others used a torch to melt the spring to bend it smaller ... and you didn't, so what DID you do to get that Jeep spring to fit the rear?

@JChurchua

Жыл бұрын

Still around and car is still running and drives oh so smooth. KZreadz doesnt always send me notifications though... So, if you are familiar, the rear top is a bump or "nipple" hanging down that captures the rubber mount/top ring of the spring. I left the oversized diameter top ring as is, oem, untorched and let it "settle wherever it wants..." to be honest i havent looked at it in ages... But it rides well so i assume it is still within the nipple.. lol

Love the car man. I gotta question for anyone here that may have an answer? I was looking into lifting my 04' jetta sedan and upon looking at metarlnerds lift kits I see it says " Not for use on vehicles with Electronic Stability Control." Just wondering why that may be or what problems would occur if I went through lifting the car?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Great question. but also an interesting one. Im not sure i have your answer though.... Years ago when the lift was first developed it was only for the 1.9tdi/2.0 because they had no traction assistance. At that time, i think it was UNKNOWN if it would work for the VR6/1.8t with traction control assistance.(Im not sure that it was known to cause problems, but actually was just a procaution from causing problems) Now, you can find lifted 1.8t's and they all have traction control, so, it has to work somehow! I am suspecting you either VCDS shut off the traction control permanently or it works just fine in conjuction with the traction control. I wish i could help more, but here is my opinion on the matter.

@Beanoman90

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I figured alot of people are lifting the 1.8t's and running with no esc issues. Here's hoping! Gonna build a parts list and hopefully have her lifted by next week. 👍

@jasperwebb9107

Жыл бұрын

Traction control will not e perience a problem. The potential problem is with stability programs. These use yaw sensors to measure body roll and other things. When you change the geometry, you change the way these force will act and you then need to re-write the response software for how the vehicle will correct itself. The taller you go, the more you change the geometry.

I have a 2003 VW Jetta TDI would this work to raise it?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will. Same platform as the Golf and similar to the Beetle as well. I recently heard of one person installing these springs and finding them to be "bouncy" I used Bilstein HD Struts, and that may have been the differing factor. Or the beetle is significantly lighter upfront. Just food for thought. Mine are not bouncy but they are stiff.

How much lift did you get with the jeep springs?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

About 4 inches+ of actual lift. Hard to honestly calculate, the car already had spacers for a lift already.. Tons of ground clearance now, I can measure Panzer Plate to the ground if needed.

Any info for lifting a 80 vw rabbit pickup ?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not.. Sorry. My only experience is with Aircooled VW's and MK4's. Although I do have a MK7.5, I dont ever tinker on it. Good luck! There was a Lifted Rabbit on Denver Craigslist afew months back, doubtful its still around, but the info for a lift is avaiable "somewhere"

Are the JK springs just stock oem? From what year Jk. Thx

@JChurchua

Жыл бұрын

stock 2 door. there is a part number hiding in another comment reply. I just dont have it available to share right now.

Is there a big difference in power after you increased the tire size?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Great question. With a TDI(torquey) there is no noticable change. It may take alittle more effort to get going from a stop; but with my original turbo/tuned, she is peppy! "probably" still in the mod 15's for a 1/4 mile time. Im unsure how it would feel with a 1.8t or VR6.

@matteo1028

Жыл бұрын

What's about millage

What size tires did you use?

@JChurchua

7 ай бұрын

215/75/15 General grabber ATX

Are you still running a swaybar?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

I run with no front sway bar and have for years. If you dont drive it like a race car there are no ill effects. Spirited driving, Triple Digits or carving in and out of highway traffic is not suggested though. You can disconnect the links and achieve the same effect, however, i completely removed the bar when i had the subframe off(for other reasons)

can i get like this type of mod on a mk5 and get it like registered legally

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Im not familiar with the MK5 suspension, but the lifted red rabbit(you cant google a lifted golf without seeing it lol) should have you answer. I bet he has a build thread on VWVortex or similar. I want to say hes using tiguan springs but I am not positive. Ive never heard of a vehicle not being registered due to suspension mods. My guess is that if it looks correct itll pass. If they road test, and it drives straight I am also sure youd pass. No way there are slammed coilover cars as well as big lifted jeeps and similar that are passing but we cannot. that is my opinion.

I just recently received a Metalnerd 2” lift, but thinking I’d rather do a 4” lift like this. How’s the ride quality with the Jeep springs? Much stiffer? I have 215/75R15 Toyo Open Country AT3’s waiting to go on as well

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Its definitely firm, but no worse than slammed coilovers(haha) I would do this Jeep lift again, on my next MK4TDi. Also, I only have about 1500 miles on the lift using all brand new springs, shocks and struts; so it may settle and not be so firm(while maintaining the lift) Same size as mine, you will love them!! I am running 1 inch spacers now and still get slight rubbing on the back lip of the front bumper.. (I only run General Grabbers because they are amazing in beach sand and in snow, the two most common things I encounter)

@AdamJohnson-mo6lu

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua hi there cool car just wondering what year was the Jeep xj front springs from for the rear of the car and what year were the Jeep jk front springs for the front want to do this on my 2000 Jetta

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

@@AdamJohnson-mo6lu I bought new off Summit Racing(had discounts and all at the time) so, uh, whatever years those generations are. an XJ is like 90's cherokee i think. A JK is 2010ish i wanna say, google has that answer for sure.

@AdamJohnson-mo6lu

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua yea xj is 1983 to 2001 And jk is 07 to 18 but I’m wonder what year do I say when buying it from part scorce I live in Ontario too btw Toronto to be exact

@AdamJohnson-mo6lu

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua also do the engine size matter for the Jeep springs because some are v6 and v8

Is this 2wd or 4 motion??

@JChurchua

7 ай бұрын

2wd TDI. We never got a 4motion diesel mk4 in the USA.

Bro we need to talk. I have a 2015 TDI GOLF. I want to do what you have done. How we talk?

@JChurchua

Жыл бұрын

Right here man! Not sure these parts will work for your MK6. There is a red Rabbit with black fender flares. I think that is the dude to track down!

@mustanggun

Жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua mine is also a fwd and is actually a MK7. Anyway I need to lift it a couple of inches and stiffen up the suspension I’d like to do the same

What size tires are those

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

215-75-15 28 inch All terrains. General Grabber ATX

Its interessting how no one seems to know that vw had an original liftkit for the golf 4 motion that fits in den normal one too. i have liftet my golf 4motion 7cm all with original parts, but why is everyone lift a 2wd and not the 4 motion?

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

United States only got a MK4 4motion, R32 Golf. With Haldex you cannot get this kindof lift or height with the R32. Also, an R32 runs over $10K, but a jetta, golf, or bug are $2K-$5K depending condition.

@Trylor

Жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua Interesting, i didnt know that. My haldex has no problems with that lift or even higher, i have installet highjackers too so i can transport more, mine is a wagon.

is this legal tho asking for personal reasons

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

i think so!😝

@ml8874

Жыл бұрын

Liberty is the supreme law here in America. That means do can do anything you want as long as you don't infringe or harm anyone. Were All above the law till we harm someone

Springs should never be heated with a torch.

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

That is very good advice. These springs were new, and not heated for any purpouse. Thanks Franky.

Handles as good as it looks who would have a golf 😂

@JChurchua

2 жыл бұрын

Quality comment. So, what do you drive?

@imnotahealthandsafetyperso4889

2 жыл бұрын

@@JChurchua mk 4 golf tdi it’s mint condition big turbo straight piped remapped I also got a Range Rover sport it’s nice but it’s rip off on tax 25 mpg my golf cheap tax and 60 mpg sticking to speed limits mostly get 45mpg, I use to like old Audi 80s 5 cylinder petrol because I’m old ish and Passat cl5 sold them had old bmw 325i lots of them and mk2 Ford granada then never wanted to be a vw person got Range Rover sport tdv6 then brought a 1.9 mk4 golf tdi turned the engine sold it had to buy another got a mint one within 3 days tuned the engine more then the one before it flys it’s on 205/45/18 tyres plus lowered I broke 5 sumps in a year and said it would be the best car all round if it was as high as a 4x4 never thought about lifting it but maybe I will 😂

@frenchheadbutt

Жыл бұрын

@@imnotahealthandsafetyperso4889 hey, have you heard about punctuation?

@imnotahealthandsafetyperso4889

Жыл бұрын

@@frenchheadbutt my tyres are fine

greetings, can you write what you did to the car to lift it like that?