4x4 lowered back looks a lot lower

[Gsaiev1]

Damn!! At least in know it was me, the only problem I got I cannot go to standard again, it sits sooo high it's stupid, maybe I will have to make some spacers up, 4x4 setup is a bit different to vrs tho... Anyone fancy making some spacers or diy manual

[Gsaiev1]

Also.. If I bought some adjustable rear tie arms it would bring my camber Central and maybe look better still?

[OCTAVIA_4X4_ABT]

Damn!! At least in know it was me, the only problem I got I cannot go to standard again, it sits sooo high it's stupid, maybe I will have to make some spacers up, 4x4 setup is a bit different to vrs tho... Anyone fancy making some spacers or diy manual

I have ordered these

http://sibreztech.ru/index.php?productID=5087

30 or 20 mm option.

Otherwise something like that

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Hoeherlegung-Spring-Distance-Hoeherlegungskit-Hinten-Weitec-68530070-/251374407116

If you are patient enough to wait for delivery...

Or else, make some teflon or ertalon ones.

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[OCTAVIA_4X4_ABT]

Also, have you removed the front spacers of the 4X4 standard suspension?

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/284054-octavia-mk1-golf-mk4-21mm-strut-spacers-1j0-412-311-1j0412311/

[Gsaiev1]

Front spacers? I didn't know it had front spacers :s

[OCTAVIA_4X4_ABT]

Yes, they are pretty much standard at most 4X4, depending on the PR code on your white label in the trunk. If you have the PR code you see at the attached pic, then you have the correspondive spacer (number 28 in the picture-10 mm spacer 1J0 412 311 A or 20 mm spacer 1j0 412 311). 

Your front is pretty low compared to mine so I guess the spacers have been removed or you have installed lower springs.

[Gsaiev1]

I've installed lowered springs.. But I didn't take this piece out? Maybe this is why the front is abit higher?

[Gsaiev1]

Now thinking about it I think this spacer was between the bearing, maybe this 10mm would make a difference to the look

[OCTAVIA_4X4_ABT]

Then you have to find out about the spacer. Lift the front wheel and see if you can touch the spacer. If you need more clearance, with the car on the ground, undo the 21mm nut under the hood counterholding with an allen. Then slowly lift the wheel and as the suspension stays down, check for the spacers. For more info check my blog

http://diy-vag-20vt.blogspot.gr/2014/03/top-strut-mounts-replacement.html?m=1#

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[ruffday]

I dont think it looks too bad but as someone else said you need to measure the height of the cills.

Check the back of the cill to the floor and then do the same at the front. The front arch comes hgher up the body than the rear.

Also the 4x4 on std springs is suposed to be higher than a std Octavia.

[Gsaiev1]

Then you have to find out about the spacer. Lift the front wheel and see if you can touch the spacer. If you need more clearance, with the car on the ground, undo the 21mm nut under the hood counterholding with an allen. Then slowly lift the wheel and as the suspension stays down, check for the spacers. For more info check my blog

http://diy-vag-20vt.blogspot.gr/2014/03/top-strut-mounts-replacement.html?m=1#

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There is a spacer there! I remember when putting it all back together, will I have to take the shock of to remove it? It's a pain!!

[OCTAVIA_4X4_ABT]

Not necessarily, if you dont have spring compressor tools available, remove the 2 nuts with the car on its wheels. Then slowly lift the car and most likely the absorber shaft will stay down and the spring will push everything else up, including the spacers and the mounts. Proceed carefully...

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[Gsaiev1]

I will hopefully take the spacers out this week and let you know the outcome thanks a lot

[Bowders1]

Not necessarily, if you dont have spring compressor tools available, remove the 2 nuts with the car on its wheels. Then slowly lift the car and most likely the absorber shaft will stay down and the spring will push everything else up, including the spacers and the mounts. Proceed carefully...

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This is very hard to do , and almost impossible without spring compressors as you have to get the strut low enough to remove the inner nut holding rubber top mount and bearing, Ok you can undo from up above in engine bay, but getting top mount off and out the way is tough.  Need to also remove ARB drop link to allow wishbone to drop enough as well.

[OCTAVIA_4X4_ABT]

Yes you are right, it will be pretty difficult. Maybe Gsaiev shouldnt try it without compressors.

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[Gsaiev1]

I have spring compressors so it should be ok I will let you know today how I get on thanks

[Gsaiev1]

Now the car sits how it should!!! Stupid spacers

[Gsaiev1]

Thanks all