| Diving or dipping of the rear end between pulling vehicle
and trailer can be avoided with the use of uprated shock
absorbers and coil springs on the rear axle. These shock
absorbers and springs can also be retrofitted in many cases by a
Volkswagen workshop, unless of course they were installed
ex-factory. For allocation of the shocks and springs refer to
→ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”. |
| Diving or dipping and trailer snaking can also be avoided
with stabilisation aids that can be procured in most European
countries via Volkswagen dealerships and also installed by them. |
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| Notes on operation and driving |
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| It is essential that the notes on operation and driving,
which can be found in the operating instructions of your
vehicle, are read and observed. |
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Questions & answers
Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Does the Golf Mk7 need uprated suspension for towing?
Heavy towing may benefit from uprated rear springs and shock absorbers to support the nose weight and maintain ride height. VW offers approved kits.
Since higher demands are placed on the engine cooling system
when a trailer is being towed, the cooling system is uprated in
conjunction with factory fitted towing at ...
