front strut housing cap q's

[rapieper@yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

--- David Harris <ifly16v@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have the opportunity to pick up a used set of
> bilstein sports (front inserts) for $30.  The only
> catch is the strut caps are mostly rusted away.  Would
> it be possible to modify the vw caps to accept the
> larger bilstein piston?  Could this be done on a drill
> press?  (This is for an a2 btw, but I don't think that
> there would be much variation from an a1.)

First, for new caps, call Bilstien.  I'm sure they can supply them.

Second, A1 and A2 are different.  You must have A2 strut bodies for A2
inserts.  A2 strut bodies can be modified to fit A1 axle bearing
carriers, but it takes welding and drilling.

Alternatively, buy them and I'll swap you even up a set of front A1
Bilstien HD's with a copy of the receipt.

HTH

Ron

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Cheapass Ron
'87 Scirocco 16'Victor'

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