u/Yurski_12

I keep hearing that you don’t need to disconnect the axle at all for the passenger side and you will have room to get the strut out of the knuckle. Is this true?

Hey everyone,
I’m about to install 034 lowering springs on my 2017 MK7 GTI in about a week and wanted to see if anyone has any tips, tricks, or things I should watch out for while I’m in there.

Here’s what I already have:
✅ Brand new shocks
✅ 034 lowering springs
✅ New front strut top hats
✅ New front strut bearings
✅ New strut nuts
✅ New axle bolts (planning to remove the axle bolt for extra movement instead of using the 2×4 method)
✅ New 034 front and rear bump stops

Am I missing anything crucial while everything is apart? Should I replace any other one-time-use hardware or wear items?

Also, for those who have done this job:
Any tips to make the install easier?
Any issues with removing the axle bolt method versus the 2×4 method?
Anything you wish you had replaced while you were in there?
Any alignment specs or recommendations after the install?