Thread: Alternative to GOE Rods

If you want a multi use tool then the IID Tool which is a fully fledged diagnostic tool plus height adjust is how I do it, though it’s not cheap

Not many options, apart from what you have listed I only know of the Italian llams type electronic lift device.
I have a set of unused goe rods but now have a gap tool.

If you dont want GOE Rods then what about rods from another provider - eg Johnson Rods and plenty of no names around - even make your own.

LLAMs is the way to go though.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

If you want a multi use tool then the IID Tool which is a fully fledged diagnostic tool plus height adjust is how I do it, though it’s not cheap

This is something I have considered. How involved it it to change height settings on these?

Originally Posted by mitchE39

This is something I have considered. How involved it it to change height settings on these?

If you leave it connected to the vehicle:
- fire up app
- connect to last device (one press)
- select height adjust menu (one press)
- select preset height setting (one press)

You predefine your preferences and can have three quick press settings. It’s really that easy.

Well if you don’t won’t rods, which are cheap and effective, then IID tool is by far and away the best. As discojeffster says you can have up to three height settings, Bluetooth assessable from your phone, as well as a fully functional diagnostic tool. Failing those two options stick with the terrain response system and don’t exceed 50 kph is about it.
Option 3 is 18” rims and oversized tyres if you are prepared for the spare tyre issue and the obvious cost. Benefit here in my case is 12mm lift and no change to cv angles. I went the iID tool and oversized tyres. Cheers

Originally Posted by Turtle60

Well if you don’t won’t rods, which are cheap and effective

I should clarify on that, I do want the rods, as I had them on my last D3 and we’re good in the limited use I had with them before having to sell the car. The thing that I don’t want is to be buying them from GOE, because of the questionable delivery times etc mentioned in other threads. If someone out there has a direct rip off, then I’d be happy to get them.

Originally Posted by mitchE39

I should clarify on that, I do want the rods, as I had them on my last D3 and we’re good in the limited use I had with them before having to sell the car. The thing that I don’t want is to be buying them from GOE, because of the questionable delivery times etc mentioned in other threads. If someone out there has a direct rip off, then I’d be happy to get them.

You could 3d print a set. If you dont have access to a 3d printer there are a few online services where you can give them a model and they'll print it and ship it to you for a few bucks.

If you want to go that way i could get some measurements of mine. Probably wouldnt be til after christmas or new year though.