On our recent Kruger trip, the Golf was decidedly down at the stern. The teardrop does not put a lot of weight on the tongue, on this same trip we got stuck up a dead end “road” and I had to unhitch, pick it up and turn it… I’d say about 30 kilos or so. But there’s a case of beer and a case of wine and a fridge in the back of the Golf, and the springs are getting old…
OK, so there are many options for springs for the Golf 4s, but the Estates already have the strongest ones fitted. Fortunately there’s a cheap and easy fix.
That’s the Golf (five green) at the top, and a Tiguan spring at the bottom.
And it’s easy to change, and it works.
Before and after.
Important! (I did not realise) Loosen the rear axle bushes, drive the car a bit, and re-tighten. If you don’t, the bushes are permanently stressed and this might be why mine went (OK, having 580 000km on the clock, maybe I should expect some wear & tear).