309 Gti Bottom Arms

[bigalthenutter 8 2 Cars]

Hi guys im looking to put 309 gti bottom arms on my 1.9td 205. Ive fitted the gti subframe question is do I need a 309 arb? Also do I need longer shafts or can I get away with using standard 1.8 derv/gti shafts ? Any help would be great

[j_turnell 136 3 Cars]

You don't need the 309 roll bar, it can be fitted obviously, although I wouldn't recommend it if your running a standard rear arb you need an uprated item (23-24mm) to balance things out.

 

Personally i have always fitted 309 driveshafts, many people haven't and have not run into problems, but others have so it's up to you. But 309 shafts are longer for a reason.... The only other thing you need to do is get your tracking done as you will have massive amounts of toe out.

[bigalthenutter 8 2 Cars]

Great cheers I will change to 309 shafts eventually just wondered if I could use 205 shafts as a temporary measure

[welshpug 1,656]

205 shafts will be fine.

[cheesegrater 43 1 Cars]

I run 205 shafts and 309 wishbones no problems.

[aldworth33 45 1 Cars]

Mines had 205 shafts in and done loads of miles so you'll be ok but I had a set of 309 shafts thrown in when I bought mine so I'm bound to fit them one day

[dcc 855]

You might get away with 205 shafts, you might not. There are plenty of people who do, but also equally plenty of people who do not. I think some aftermarket shafts arent quite as forgiving and more cheaply made.