VW MK5/MK6 Coilover Install

VW MK5/MK6 Coilover Install | ECS DIY

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In this video, we walk you through the steps it takes to install a set of coilovers on your MK5/MK6 platform Volkswagen! This job seems daunting at first, but after watching this video we hope it inspires the confidence to complete this job. Linked below is the kit we used, our installation PDF, as well as links to all the tools we used in this video!
Kit we installed in this video: bit.ly/3pLwalc
Installation PDF: bit.ly/3wvnNxO
Swaybar End Links PDF: bit.ly/3TjCDkM
Milwaukee Tools: bit.ly/3bXgI1U
Tools Used:
Socket Set: bit.ly/3PdTH8I
Wrench Set: bit.ly/3PTP83A
24mm 12-Point: bit.ly/3zPsqUh
Spindle Housing Spreader Tool: bit.ly/3CrHPgC
18mm Strut Nut Socket: bit.ly/3pJ5YaH
Hex Wrench Set: bit.ly/3ANqdKR
1/2" Torque Wrench: bit.ly/3QRe90K
3/8" Torque Wrench: bit.ly/3co65FM
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Tools Needed
02:07 - Front Removal
06:59 - Front Coilover Assembly
08:29 - Front Coilover Install
13:04 - Rear Removal
14:57 - Rear Install
17:40 - Final Torque
18:10 - Outro
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@mrwilliams7086 Жыл бұрын

i was debating on install some coilovers myself because it looked difficult but watching this video i got shit ton of confidence Great video

@jamdc2000 Жыл бұрын

I had a MK4 Gti, last year I swaped it for a Mk6 GTI, amazing difference in suspension setup, mk6 gives you so much more confidence in the corners

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

The MK5/6 platforms are great on some curvy backroads 🙌

@mk6pot Жыл бұрын

agreed. only vw i’ve ever driven is my mk6 gti and for stock suspension it’s handling is impressive

@jamdc2000 Жыл бұрын

@@mk6pot best bang for buck I've ever driven

@pchitti241 2 ай бұрын

Pass through socket set works so much better than the "special" tools for the strut and end links.

@Cookiedropz Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more mk5 content 🤙🏼

@dimasvw2518 Жыл бұрын

Perfect video and amazing explanation !

@hyper8545 Жыл бұрын

Mk6 gang 😤🤙

@-a6833 Жыл бұрын

Hope I can carry at least some of these instructions over to the scirocco, I feel like it should be pretty much the same as the mk5 mk6 setup, but only 1 way to find out for sure I guess

@davidnovak12 Жыл бұрын

are torque specs the same for other brand of coilovers?

@TaylorGroat 8 ай бұрын

Will 2015 gti polo 6c adjustable suspension fit in a mk5 golf

@bayramilhan30 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much...

@AB-uu1bm 9 ай бұрын

Hey guys, does this apply to golf mk6 R 4motion as well?

@kinghippo4077 9 ай бұрын

What about the front bump stops?

@elifastuhafeni7931 Жыл бұрын

Can those coilovers fit Audi A4 1.8 2014?

@angelespinoza3925 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had these since September I believe and I love them. What is the life span on these for a daily driver to commute to work no track?

@_u0nda928 3 ай бұрын

How have they been?

@angelespinoza3925 3 ай бұрын

@@_u0nda928 still have them now feel great

@rainjoy0221 Жыл бұрын

I got it shipped to Korea and installed it. 🇰🇷

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support! Sending love from the US 💪

@mrhouseflipper4206 8 ай бұрын

Do these struts come with front lower spring insulator? Im installing b6 biltein on my 2014 glf tdi and realized originals struts failed to have isolator or spring insulator so it was metal on metal. My new b6 my new Bilsteins didnt come with insulators. This seems weird, why is this not a factory thing? Do other models have insulators i could rob one from or should i install a generic insulator.???

@zacharybrown468 2 ай бұрын

My set from ECS is metal to metal contact between the spring and the upper strut mount

@michavo3115 11 ай бұрын

I have ordered this coilovers and the complete kit but the boots doesn't fit, where did you get those boots?

@AverageBeausOutdoor 10 ай бұрын

I can't get any answers on that. I can't start the swap as I don't want to use any old parts. Hope you're having a great day, Friend.

@jessicagraham5020 10 ай бұрын

So, does this go for the MK6 Jetta too?

@ecstuning 10 ай бұрын

If you have independent rear suspension then it does 🙌

@rosseaton89 Жыл бұрын

Hold up I thought the adjustable spring perch for the rear spring bolts into the lower control arm on the ECS kit. Says so in their own PDF

@rosseaton89 Жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning Here's a quote directly from the ECS MK5/MK6 coilover PDF "The key difference between our ECS coilovers and other brands is where our spring perch (adjuster) is mounted. Many other brands feature an upper mounted spring perch, but this type of perch is not bolted into place, it’s held in place by spring tension. Our coilover system features rear spring perches which are bolted to the lower control arm."

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

Our Street Coilover do bolt onto the lower spring perch. The coilovers we installed in this video are our fully adjustable set which do not bolt to the lower spring perch.

@rosseaton89 Жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning oh okay thanks for clarifying! I have set of the street coilovers on the way, looking forward to installing them this week.

@NaapurinPena 8 күн бұрын

Whats the wheel specs in the video?

@derkr0x Жыл бұрын

Can't stop staring at the bake calipers lol

@michaelchan1458 6 ай бұрын

😮I ordered GTI rear shock from ECS tuning. They sent me used part. They charge me return shipping fee 25 dollars. Is it right?

@michaelchan1458 5 ай бұрын

I spent hours communicating with with ECS customer service through chat and phone call. Finally the return got through. However the refund goes to store credit without asking me ahead of this. That's how they do the business: 1) send you a used part.2) Let you return it. 3) Refund to store credit. Definitely a good business model for absolute positive cash flow. Avoid it.

@psiturbo 5 ай бұрын

This product qualifies for lifetime replacement as long as you are the original purchaser. IMO, you are just spam to divert potential customers.

@psiturbo 5 ай бұрын

@@michaelchan1458 The coilovers qualify for lifetime warranty replacement!

@jenny80myles Жыл бұрын

Darn it! Jay isn't included in the installation kit. :P

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately not, we still need him for some awesome DIY content 😉

@daithi154 Жыл бұрын

why does racelands video make it look so much easier then this?

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

We wanted to show that this job can take time, but also wanted to show that people shouldn't be intimidated by this type of install.

@dimasvw2518 Жыл бұрын

It's so much easier when you have lift

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

A lift definitely helps, but this job can definitely be done one jack stands in one weekend

@dimasvw2518 Жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning one day

@dimasvw2518 Жыл бұрын

Where is adjustability video ?

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

Currently working on getting it filmed, so be on the lookout for it here soon!

@dimasvw2518 Жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning ? Ecs

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

Here is the adjustment video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ppiCjb1zzbqugp8.html

@kawzx777 Жыл бұрын

Thinking about buying Ecs coilovers for my mk7 gti. What's the least expensive way to get the most front camber?

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there's no way to adjust front camber stock. The best way we recommend getting camber adjustment up front are with adjustable top plates or roll center correcting ball joints. Adjustable top hats give you the most adjustment while the roll center ball joints usually only give you around an additional degree of camber. Here's a link to what we offer for the MK7 GTI: bit.ly/3cSATyD

@reaver9174 Жыл бұрын

just don’t. looks awful

@dimasvw2518 Жыл бұрын

No I need to know adjustments

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

That’s why we said let us know if you want to see how to do adjustments in the comments. Expect an adjustment video coming soon

@dimasvw2518 Жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning Thank you 🙂

@sterlingsherrod1907 5 ай бұрын

********* Don't forget the (unmentioned) upper strut bearing needs to be mounted under the strut mount (7:25) ************ Because this video did not state it's installation I neglected to install it after one strut was completely in. Had to remove the completed strut - cost about 1hour of extra work. Hopefully this kit is everything that's expected of it as it was purchased solely due to it's name brand. (1) Week later - Appears to be a decent kit. After tightening done everything from the settling of new hardware I am impressed with it's easy functionality of adjusting the heights/comfort levels and wanted to leave some tips for those about to/considering to install one. I personally did JUST about all this video detailed to do. Except: COWL: Depending on your windshield cowl you may not need to remove it. With a ratchet, socket and allen wrench there was room to slightly bend up the cowl (carefully) and torque the struts down. That cowl/windshield wiper removal can be difficult and time consuming if never removed. STRUT REMOVAL: When removing/replacing the actual strut it is not required to remove the axle bolt nor the control arm bolts (3) other than to use the new ones you rightfully paid for and to strengthen/support the new equipment - meaning it is very doable to replace strut w/o taking the wheel hub out of the control arm - just replace the old hardware with the new ones and let the wheel sit as is, and slightly bend/rotate the hub to remove the strut after using a spreader. This will save time if you are solo on this job....just be sure to place your car lift under the CONTROL ARM to re-seat the new strut - with the control arm bolts in place the angle will be just right to easily slide the new strut into the cradle after you have the top (3) bolts loosely holding the strut in place. SWAY END BAR LINKS: Be aware that the sway end bar bolts already on the vehicle may strip as VW's design of them requires improvement. Keep in mind that they have been exposed to years of dirt/grime/road debris. Lubricating them well beforehand is not a guarantee depending on the age of your car. If they strip - stay calm and use a cutter/grinder. No problem. If you are on jack stands remember that you may need an extra day of two - depending on your skill level and encounters with the unexpected. May the force be with ya'.

@zacharybrown468 2 ай бұрын

Were you able to apply the final true to the bolt holding the rear shock in place(~ 17:00)? It’s supposed to be 180 nm at ride height, but I had no way of tightening it once I got the spring into place - not enough clearance

@zacharybrown468 2 ай бұрын

Tq ^

@sterlingsherrod1907 2 ай бұрын

@@zacharybrown468 You may not be able to torque it if the spring is in place - this is why the video did not show him torquing it at all (he ran into the same dilemma). I would torque it down before placing the spring and the control arm in place.

@toad0720 Жыл бұрын

what about the Porsche.

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

The Porsche is from our series "Build By Mike." You can find the playlist to the episodes here: bit.ly/3RFQNeU

@toad0720 Жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning oops. Thanks.

@mrwilliams7086 Жыл бұрын

He said nuts 😂............. and bolts

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

Can't forget the bolts 😉

@mrwilliams7086 Жыл бұрын

@@ecstuning i want to do this to mk6 jetta

@mikeymk3 Жыл бұрын

@9:55 I would pay good money for a personal Shoffty to help me

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

We're sending him your way 🫡

@teevee00 Жыл бұрын

I was expecting more of a hard time with the spindle assembly… I’ve had to cut the bolt heads off the upper strut mount.. no fun at all

@ecstuning Жыл бұрын

We had to do the same. Unfortunately is a very common thing on MK5 and MK6's

@teevee00 Жыл бұрын

@@ecstunings I’m starting to put together the struts and mounts. Is dielectric grease ok to use on the height adjustment treads?

@stevenhascup7313 26 күн бұрын

@@ecstuningare you talking about the 2 16mm upper strut mounts for the rear? Got some that are stuck on an mk5 currently, head is nearly about to strip. Lost