Golf mk2 5x100 widetrack conversion

Published: Friday, 15 August 2014

Good day!

At a glance transition to 5x100 potentially could look like visual distinction only but underneath it brings couple of benefits in suspension geometry, which in case of Golf 2, genuinely, might be not piece of cake. This how-to is written to help you to understand the concept how different suspension setups might be in scope of different Golf generations, as well what parts it consists of and how do you fit them.

Benefits

Parts list

Parts being part of 5x100 conversion:

The list's not so short, good thing is that all these parts are easy to obtain since they came as an OEM. Non OEM's are only polyurethane bushings and inserts. 

Above list is what's necessary to have. Hereafter you may find the list of parts and tasks I've done at the same time due to opportunity when things are disassembled:

New parts came in also:

Single drawback

Actually there's one.. Once on 5x100 PCD there's not so much of choice for wheels. Mostly you will end with some of OEM options this one being most popular due to it's weight and matching dimensions:

Of course that's not too bad but bear in mind limitation that even some wheel manufacturers might not offer your favorite set of wheels in 4x100 you've been running before.

Personally I went with BBS RN016:

 

Upgrade happening

Carriers&calipers, brake hoses

Brake discs

Removing engines sub-frame

Power steering pump removed

Non power steering rack poly bushed

Both half-axles

All together ready to fit back 

Poorly looking KW's but perfectly working

And.. assembled

Already some noticeable changes with wheels on

Going further rear part has been assembled

Height (and damping after test drive) is adjusted, wheel alignment done.

Most of you may notice car standing quite high.. but there will be no more lowering.

Now suspension's soft, handles and works like a charm. I simply left some room for wheels to move. 

Happy driving!

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