Reply To: Brake/Suspension upgrades

[Chris S]

Brake upgrades here – http://www.vwsyncro.co.uk/data/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=119

And here – http://www.vwsyncro.co.uk/data/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1682

Suspension here – http://www.vwsyncro.co.uk/data/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1693

The front suspension is identical to the 2WD model and so is easy to replace/modify, while at the rear the Syncro axle & differential are nearly 100 kilos heavier than the 2WD version & the 2wd rear springs are not strong enough to manage the extra weight, you need a spring with a minimum wire diameter of 11.5mm to carry the Syncro rear end, cut down progressively wound Passat rear springs work a treat, see photos.

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