Looking for a used suspension rear control rod for a GTI

djaggs · Postby **djaggs** » February 23rd, 2012, 10:40 pm

Does anyone have a used rear control arm for a GTI ?

Doesnt have to be in good condition, anybody know of any crashed/discarded GTIs anywhere out there ?

katastrophic · Postby **katastrophic** » February 23rd, 2012, 11:53 pm

would a rear control arm from a regular swift be suitable for you??? to my knowledge they are the same... any yes it has the hole for the stabilizer bar....

djaggs · Postby **djaggs** » February 24th, 2012, 1:03 am

If its the same sure, I would have to see it.

katastrophic · Postby **katastrophic** » February 24th, 2012, 11:55 am

which side u looking for.. left or right?

djaggs · Postby **djaggs** » February 24th, 2012, 12:53 pm

Doesnt matter. Both left and right are the same. Its the rod that looks like an I with a bushing on each end.

katastrophic · Postby **katastrophic** » February 24th, 2012, 3:35 pm

ohh u mean the toe rod.. i thought u were talking about the control arm which the spring rests on...

i'll check the guy an see if it still on de car..

gt4tified · Postby **gt4tified** » February 25th, 2012, 1:40 am

Those oem rods are shiddy pieces of stamped metal....better upgrade to an adjustable link while you’re at it djaggs.

djaggs · Postby **djaggs** » February 25th, 2012, 11:55 am

Yeah sorry, i said arm..I meant control rod.

I know the stock item is crappy, im gonna get rid of it.

djaggs · Postby **djaggs** » February 28th, 2012, 11:40 am

katastrophic wrote:ohh u mean the toe rod.. i thought u were talking about the control arm which the spring rests on...

i'll check the guy an see if it still on de car..

Did you find out anything about the control rods??