Shocks, struts, dampers, springs, etc.

Back to "Suspension"

How-To

• Suspension install how-to [vwvortex]

• Another suspension install how-to [vwvortex] (pics missing!)

• More info on suspension install (B+G Sport Springs install on GLI), using Snap On AST 6300 "VW/Audi/Porsche Socket and Bit Set" [vwvortex]
• Do you have to separate the axle from the hub to get the strut out? (Yes!) [vwvortex]
• Specialty tools for VWs/Audis (MkV strut spreader, strut nut socket, etc.)

• Specialty tools for VWs/Audis (MkV strut spreader, strut nut socket, etc.) from Snap-On [vwvortex]
  

• Do not need to replace front sway bar if using H&R springs [vwvortex]

Info

• Euro GTI springs part numbers [vwvortex]:
  • Front: "1K0 411 105 GK, colormarks: 1 blue/1red/2green"
  • Rear: "1K0 511 115 EB, colormarks: 1blue/1pink/1yellow"

• Euro GTI and US GTI have the same strut/shock part numbers [vwvortex]
  • Front: 1T0 413 031 EQ
  • Rear: 1K0 513 029 GP

• "Aftermarket Spring Rates & Lowering FAQ" [vwvortex]: lowering amount, spring rates, etc.

• Euro GTI springs, from vw.oempl.us

• U.S. GTI & GLI have same front spring rate and different rear spring rate [vwvortex]
  

• 2006 Jetta GLI DSG with Eibach springs and stock dampers [vwvortex]

• Part numbers for Euro Jetta sport suspension [vwvortex]:
  • Front
    • 1T0 413 031 DJ: sport shocks
    • 1K0 411 105 EQ: sport springs
  • Rear
    • 1K0 511 115 CE: rear springs, sport suspension
    • 1K0 511 353 P: stop buffer for sport suspension (133 mm), this part is in US catalog
    • 1K0 513 029 MF-: sport shock

• Bilstein PSS9 for GTI/Audi A3/GLI: where, how much, etc. [vwvortex]

• Pic of 2006 Jetta GLI DSG with Neuspeed springs, unknown dampers [vwvortex]:
  

• Pic of 2006 Jetta GLI DSG with Neuspeed springs, Bilsteins [vwvortex]:
  

• Pic of 2006 Jetta GLI DSG with Neuspeed springs, unknown dampers [vwvortex]:
  

• Pics of white 2006 MkV GTI w/ Tire Rack S6 replica wheels and Neuspeed Sport springs [vwvortex]:
  

Problems, Issues

• Dealer forgot to remove spring spacers before delivery! [vwvortex]: