MK6 VW GTI Front Strut Replacement UPGRADE | Struts, Lowering Springs, Sway Bar Links

The entire suspension system on my 2012 MK6 GTI needs a lot of attention. The thing that finally got me to do this job was a broken coil spring on the front driver side. This video shows the whole process of the front strut and coil spring replacement, as well as some new sway bar end links. Btw, this is just the first batch of fixes and upgrades I plan on doing in the coming months.
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Performance Parts:
Koni SRT.T Strut: geni.us/WNmu (amz aff)
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs: geni.us/mj7qsY (amz aff)
Meyle HD Sway Bar Link: geni.us/YHjO (amz aff)
Any standard OE strut mount and bearing will work with this setup.
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0:00 Intro
0:38 New Strut Assembly
4:40 Old Parts Disassembly
18:04 Strut Mount Issue
19:02 DISCLAIMER!
19:43 Strut Mount Issue Cont'd
23:28 New Parts Installed
#vw #carrepair

[@mjt708]

Nice video. I'm eyeing this for my 2012 Wagon here soon. Nothing broke but the ride is very rough/stiff and loud. I know most folks go for a lowering kit but I'm kinda interested in lifting it a little bit. Any idea on that? My wagon rides lower than my wifes Jetta sedan. Would love to get a bit more clearance and not bottom out when backing in the driveway 😆

[@chilledspeed]

Honestly if your coil springs are just old and worn out, putting a fresh set of OEM springs would probably raise the height of the car just by the nature of them being brand new (it wouldn't raise a lot, but a little). If you wanted to go beyond that, I know that they make lift kits for some VWs that are essentially metal spacers that attach to the existing suspension, but I personally have never messed around with those at all so I can't speak to the quality or functionality of them.
Quick story: i actually had a used Mark III GTI a while back (with the VR6 engine). I remember changing the springs once on that car with some new OEM springs, and it honestly almost looked like I put a lift kit on it ha. The distance between the fenders and the tires ended up being more than I thought it was going to be. There was a solid 4 inches of space. I thought there would be maybe 3 inches at the most. It probably won't be quite that drastic for you if you did springs, but it could still be all you need.