james Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Hi everyone .. SUP iiimmmm bbbaaaccckkk a quick update I removed the sign writing as it was peeling I prefer it without the mass of writing now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 I fitted new number plates and simpel fix mounts it's the little things for me as i like the original look of my caddy so i wont mess with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 I got these two weeks ago and these arrived yesterday ^they center the rear wheel in the arches when the back is lowered ^ So today i got to work attaching them but little did I know one 13 mm nut/bolt was going to make my day hell The nut on the shock mount was welded on and it poped off as i loosened the bolt Looking from the top And the problem area, the nut is free to turn and access is zero Any way with some help from my girlfriend we decided to grind the head off as it was the only option after starting at eleven i just finished at nine ................ BUT L@@K the front is complete I just took it for a short spin and the handling is much sharper and more pointy ... NIIICE. Tomorrow i will be tackling the rear, this involves flipping the axel over the leaf spring and attaching new shocks and adjustable shackles. So far I'm happy out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerodeckcivic Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 If your on detailing world you should look at my old mate robbie at valet magics caddy van 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIKH25 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Looking much better @james sounds like it was a pig of a job to do though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 looking good, have to a admit i was a little disappointed after reading the topic title that it wasn't a mk1 caddy however for a practical purpose they are very good little vans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzys Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Leaf spring!? Christ it's suspension from the states! Good work on the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I'v heard of Valet Magic before somewhere. It was hard but not a nightmare thanks god. LOL Krzys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Well today was long but worth it, i went very slow and greased all the nut and bolts as i went. I'm not 100% sure about the centering is correct I can fit a fist in the front at the back but at the rear i can't get my fist in the back .... if that makes sense. And also I think the left rear wheel is turned in (toed) Compaired to Any way this is the end result which i am very happy with. @ ScottDuffy the wheels are off an A4 that's all i know, do you like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I'm super happy with the setup, not bone braking but sporty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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