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MaXpeedingrods Coilovers for VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1 FWD, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height Adjustable

MaXpeedingrods Coilovers for VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1 FWD, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height Adjustable

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Listed for: VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1 FWD, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height AdjustableFitment notes & questions

A full set of four height-adjustable street coilovers for the front-wheel-drive VW Golf and Jetta/Bora MK4, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1. They lower the car 1 to 3 inches with preset, non-adjustable damping.

Fitment

  • VW Golf MK4 (1J1) FWD 1997-2006
  • VW Jetta/Bora MK4 (1J1) FWD 1999-2006
  • VW New Beetle MK4 (9C1, 1C1) FWD 1998-2010
  • SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M1) FWD 1999-2006

What's included

  • 2 x front coilovers
  • 2 x rear coilovers
  • 2 x C spanners

Key specs

  • Damping: Preset, not adjustable
  • Shock type: Twin tube
  • Height adjustment: Lowering 25-75 mm (1-3 in), depending on vehicle
  • Top mounts: OE front and rear top mounts required
  • Front spring rate: 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/in)
  • Rear spring rate: 3.5 kg/mm (196 lbs/in)
  • Damper body diameter: 55 mm (2.17 in) front and rear
  • Front spring inner diameter: 62 mm
  • Rear spring inner diameter: 62-99-62 mm
  • Front spring length: 180 mm
  • Rear spring length: 200 mm
  • Advised spring preload: 7-10 mm
  • Lower mounts: Heavy-duty steel
  • Color: Red body with black spring
  • Quantity: 4 coilovers (2 front, 2 rear)

Features

  • Independent ride height and spring preload adjustment
  • CNC-machined aluminum lock rings
  • Long rubber dust boots fitted to every insert
  • Anodized aluminum and powder-coated carbon steel parts

Professional installation and a wheel alignment are recommended.

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MaXpeedingrods coilovers for your VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height Adjustable: what to know

This MaXpeedingrods kit replaces the factory springs and shocks on the VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1 FWD, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height Adjustable with a height-adjustable coilover at each corner, so you set the ride height instead of living with a fixed drop.

Fitment notes

  • Listed for: VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1 FWD, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height Adjustable.
  • Factory adaptive dampers: if your car has electronic or adaptive suspension, check whether the listing covers it or needs a cancellation kit.
  • Specs, lead time and warranty come from MaXpeedingrods and can change. The details above this guide are the latest we have.

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Not sure it fits? Send us your year, make, model, trim and drivetrain and we'll check with the supplier before you order.

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Parts that usually go with it

  • An alignment. Any change in ride height changes camber and toe. Set your final height first, then align.
  • Camber and toe adjustment. Bigger drops often need adjustable arms or camber plates to align properly. See alignment and camber kits.
  • Wheel and tire clearance. Check clearance at full lock and full compression, especially with wider wheels. Our ride height and wheel fitment calculator shows how much drop and offset change you are planning.
  • The right spring rate. Compare the rates listed here with what our spring rate calculator suggests for your car's weight and use.

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Questions about VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height Adjustable coilovers

Will this fit my VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height Adjustable?
It is listed for the VW Golf, Jetta/Bora MK4 1J1 FWD, New Beetle and SEAT Leon Mk1, Height Adjustable. Check your year, model, drivetrain and chassis code against the product title. If anything is different, contact us and we will confirm fitment with the supplier before you order.
Do I need an alignment after installing coilovers?
Yes. Changing ride height changes camber and toe. Set your final height, let the suspension settle, then get the car aligned.
How low can I go?
It depends on the adjustment range the brand lists, your wheels and tires, and how you use the car. Most cars that are driven hard work best with a modest drop that leaves enough suspension travel.
Where do specs and warranty details come from?
From MaXpeedingrods. We sell parts from several brands and suppliers, and each one sets its own specs, lead times and warranty terms. The product details above are the latest we have.