Mevotech SMS225V Coil Spring Set - Rear

Rear Coil Spring Set for Volkswagen Golf

Mevotech SMS225V is a rear coil spring set for select Volkswagen Golf applications with variable-rate spring tuning. It is listed for 1985 and 1990-1999 Volkswagen Golf rear suspension use, including 1996-1999 models with the specified VIN break and 1997-1999 vehicles built through 1/2/1999.

• Rear coil spring set for Volkswagen Golf
• Variable-rate spring design for listed applications
• Direct fitment for select 1985, 1990-1996, and 1997-1999 Golf rear suspension configurations
• Part number SMS225V for catalog lookup and ordering
• This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Fitment Details

• Fits 1997-1999 Volkswagen Golf, rear. Variable rate spring; Seventh and Eighth Digit of VIN is 1H; Thru 1/2/1999.
• Fits 1996 Volkswagen Golf, rear. Variable rate spring; Seventh and Eighth Digit of VIN is 1H.
• Fits 1990-1995 Volkswagen Golf, rear. Coil Spring Set with Variable Rate.
• Fits 1985 Volkswagen Golf, rear. Coil Spring Set with Variable Rate.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear ride height concerns on listed Volkswagen Golf models
• Sagging or weakened rear springs
• Uneven rear suspension support
• Loss of spring rate consistency in the rear suspension
• Replacement needs for a rear coil spring set on compatible Golf applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the VIN break before ordering for 1996-1999 Volkswagen Golf applications, since fitment depends on the seventh and eighth VIN digits being 1H on the listed vehicles. Confirm rear suspension configuration and match the part number SMS225V to the vehicle’s year and build date before installation.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech supplies suspension components for cataloged vehicle-specific applications. SMS225V is identified as a rear coil spring set for the listed Volkswagen Golf fitments and should be matched carefully to the exact year, VIN break, and build date shown above.