Suspension Parts to complete GAZ Installation

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Suspension Parts to complete GAZ Installation

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If i bought Gaz Coilovers, would i require any other parts in order to fit them?
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You could fit adjustable top mounts but they're not crucial and OE will be fine.
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Original rubbers/parts corroded, im replacing everything front & rear. So, question is, what all do i need to allow fitment of coilovers?
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Im having some welding done, so when i get it back the next thing to change is the suspension. I need some direction as to what parts i still need!!
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Well then the top mounts for both I'd say. For the picture you copied for the front that would be parts 2-3-4-8 to make sure you have the right size rings. Ring sequence is important at the front otherwise the top bearing won't turn freely. You do have bearings, discs at the bottom end?

Rear: top mounts as well (part 3 on img below) but perhaps someone else here can tell how to make these work properly as fitting the coilover top ring straight to the top mount may mot mate correctly at the chance of not using the rubber in there. That could make a hard and noisy connection perhaps.

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