HOW TO (DIY) LOWER GOLF GTI MK7 * H&R SPRINGS *
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Hopefully if your watching this video you are looking for some help fitting lowering springs or coilovers on your Golf Gti. We know some of the videos on YouTube of fitting springs to this vehicle are done on ramps and in a garage. We know not everyone has access to this equipment which is why we wanted to show you that it is possible with just a jack and some axle stands. So here we are fitting H&R lowering springs to a Golf MK7 GTI Clubsport Edition 40 in the rain on a freezing cold day. Please click SUBSCRIBE if you liked this! @matarmstrongbmx Car owner - @jakedoolerbmx
This video demonstrates a DIY approach to lowering a Golf GTI Mk7, specifically the Clubsport Edition 40, using H&R lowering springs. Filmed on a cold, wet day, the host emphasizes practicality over studio polish, showing how to complete the installation with minimal equipment, just a jack and axle stands. The initial segment covers preparation, including removing the wheel and gathering the necessary fasteners and tools, with emphasis on loosening critical components such as the control arm, lower ball joints, and driveshaft bolts. The host then walks through disassembling the suspension, freeing the damper, and removing the old spring, while noting safety considerations like supporting the strut and avoiding pressure on brake lines. The installation proceeds with aligning the new spring and top mount, reassembling the components in reverse order, and finally lowering the car to test drive fitment, where no unusual noises or knocks are detected and the stance appears visibly improved. The closing portion reinforces the hands-on, on-driveway nature of the fix, encouraging viewers to attempt the project with common tools and careful effort, and promising that results will become clearer after a short test drive.
Topics · car maintenance · DIY car modification · auto repair · vehicle suspension
Questions answered
- What tools are necessary to install the H&R lowering springs on the Mk7 Golf GTI?
- A jack and axle stands are used, along with common socket sets and extensions to loosen bolts, and basic hand tools like spanners and possibly a spring compressor is mentioned as optional.
- Is special equipment required beyond basic tools for this install?
- No special equipment beyond typical workshop tools is required, though the video notes that the setup is feasible on a driveway without a full workshop.