Will the suspension on a 2000 Jetta fit on a 96 Jetta? Shocks.. Springs..Wheel and brake assembly?

Asked by Jason Aug 09, 2015 at 08:03 PM about the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta 4 Dr GL Sedan

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Deathjam4 answered 8 years ago

most likely will they should be the same body style. Tho you do take a risk at some disembalence betwen the two cars. Any a4 the same year will be compatable as well. But if i were going for it i would jsut buy them new unless you need to save money.

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Scott answered 8 years ago

The 96 Jetta is an A3 platform, I believe. The Mk4 (A4 platform) Jetta showed up in the middle of 1999.

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Jason answered 8 years ago

What about everything below the shock? Wheel assembly brakes bearings etc

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Scott answered 8 years ago

The situation is complex...the lower control arm dimensions and mounting points are different. The axle lengths and CV splines can be different. If you have a ton of Mk4 parts just lying around and want to try to fit them, go for it. But, I suggest you have a machinist, a welder, and loan officer on retainer.

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Scott answered 8 years ago

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?897947-mk4-5-lug- components-into-mk3

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