Difference in struts?

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR
    #1
    Got a 98 mk1, im pretty sure the struts from a 2000 mk2 wont fit on it. but cant remember exactly. anyone like to clear this up for me? what is the reason they dont fit?

    Sam
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R
    #2
    I think they would fit - the only difference is potentially the taper on the wheel bearing.

    The strut itself I think should be fine to fit - aslong as your driveshaft end, matched the wheel bearing (tper vs. non-taper)
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR
    #3
    oh yeah i remember someone told me that it twas just a driveshaft problem. hmmmm, may be able to save a bit of money if they fit. have to wait and see. any more comments apreciated.
  4. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Deeside Posts: 2514 Focus RS 400BHP
    #4
    2000 mk2's used mk1 90bhp engines... so might use the same running gear ie driveshafts etc???
  5. West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S
    #5
    The only difference would potentially be the bearing depending on which driveshafts are used (tapered, non tapered as mentioned above) these vary though so you might find that the 2 you have could be the same regardless of being off a mk1 or mk2 vehicle.

    If they are different you could get a new bearing for £15 and get someone to press it in so that it matches
  6. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR
    #6
    Thanks guys, ill give you more info via my progress thread on saturday probley
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Midlands UK Posts: 4453 1.1??
    #7
    Everyone here is exactly right, the bearing where the shaft enters the hub will most likely be different, just check the shaft and compare it to the hub.