Do I Need a Spacer to Install the Firestone Coil-Rite Springs on a 2016 VW Golf SportWagen?
Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 05/01/2025
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The replacement Firestone Coil-Rite helper spring Part Number: F6027 includes a flat spacer. Is this spacer necessary or optional when installing F4176 in a 2016 VW Golf SportWagon? Another site selling Coil-Rite kits for VW include these spacers. Air Lift Leveling Kit - 2016-2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 1.8L 4-Cylinder - Firestone Ride-Rite 136933-03619842. Just wondering what the spacers are for. Thanks!
asked by: Bill
Helpful Expert Reply:
Hey Bill! The Replacement Air Spring for Firestone Coil-Rite Rear-Axle Kits 4167, 4168, 4176 and 4183 item # F6027 fits quite a few different air bag kits like the item # F4176. Some of these kits require a spacer.
When you install the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs item # F4176 on a 2016 VW Golf SportWagen you do not need a spacer, which is why there isn't a set included with the kit. The spacers are typically required when the air bags are mounted with the air inlet facing down. These install facing up on the Golf SportWagen.
If you have any additional questions you can go ahead and throw them into the comment box below and I'll be happy to answer them.
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Jerred H.
9/26/2025
Hey Bill, did you find that installing the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs without the spacer worked well for your VW Golf SportWagen? I'm curious because it could help others who are considering similar installations.