Blausport Autobahn Series Vw Strut Kits

We've packaged these kits using over 20 years of service knowledge and experience. Blausport Vw Golf struts meet/exceed the quality construction of Vw Golf KYB GR2 struts, Boge struts, and Bilstein struts (Touring Class Brand). Our kits are packaged to include all the necessary strut mounts, bump stops, dust boots, and strut related hardware to ease installation. You won't have to run to the hardware store when you strip that seized bolt during old strut removal. When replacing all critical components you can be assured of that new Vw Golf feel again! With decades of specialized Vw experience we understand how important the Vw Golf driving experience is. Be assured that Blausport's strut kits make it better. "Feel The Road" with Blausport's Autobahn Series Vw Golf struts!

Features:

1) Blausport Autobahn Series Vw Golf strut assembly kits make struts installation easier because they include the necessary related components (i.e. mounts, stops, boots) and assembly hardware that is commonly needed for successful Passat strut replacement.

2) Blausport Vw Golf strut assembly valving is designed specifically for each individual vehicle application.

3) Blausport Vw Golf strut assemblies feature both Japanese mono tube and twin tube designs. These designs allow for a free floating struts shaft piston with chambers inside the strut separating the oil from a high-pressure gas charge. You can expect reduced body roll when cornering and excellent dampening characteristics while you conquer demanding road conditions.

4) Blausport Vw Golf strut assemblies are filled with Nitrogen gas, delivering superior performance. Nitrogen gas lessens aeration of the struts's dampening fluid. This maintains continuous strut dampening performance, reducing strut fade, resulting in less tire wear and longer suspension component life.

5) Unlike other popular name brand struts, Blausport Vw Golf strut assemblies are filled with a long life, multi viscosity oil containing Mos2 moly lubricant. Mos2 helps resist fluid breakdown and maintains year round strut fluid performance under all weather driving conditions. Mos2 greatly reduces wear on all internal strut components, extending the strut life for years of great strut performance.

6) Advanced internal self-lubricating strut components from Japan results in less strut shaft friction combined with a Fluon banded strut shaft piston, increasing Vw Golf strut life and improving dampening sensitivity.

7) Blausport Vw Golf struts meet/exceed the quality of original equipment. We're so confident of the superior quality over any other brand that we offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty. They are ISO/TS 16949 certified. This is part of ISO 9001 standards and specific to the automotive industry.

Factory Vw Golf Comfort Suspension Verses Vw Golf Sport Suspension

Typically most 1993-2002 Vw Golf Mark III models didn't came with a factory sport suspension option. To our knowledge only one Vw Golf came with an option: Vw Golf GTI w/ VR6 Engine and 1.8L Turbo and Suspension Codes PR-G76, PR-G81. A 'Comfort' suspension systems (stock ride height), or a 'Sport' suspension system (lowered ride height). Some customers have contacted their dealer with their VIN to find out what type of suspension corresponds with their vehicle. Only an authorized Audi Vw dealer can access the bill of material info, which reveals what suspension was used on your Vw Golf. Blauparts is an independent Audi Vw parts specialist and doesn't have access to this bill of material info. Therefore, we cannot determine or confirm your Vw Golf suspension setup.

FACTORY Vw Golf Comfort Suspension

(1) Vehicles with 'Comfort' suspension have a stock or normal looking ride height, and are equipped with strut assembly that are valved to yield a softer ride quality similar to an American luxury car.

FACTORY Vw Golf Sport Suspension

(2) Vehicles with 'Sport' suspension from the FACTORY, have shorter springs that results in a slightly lowered vehicle stance of approximately 1” along with strut assembly that have been valved to yield a slightly firmer ride.

Proper Fitment Of Blausport Shocks on Vw Golf Models

PLEASE NOTE: Blausport Vw Golf struts are NOT intended or designed to be used on vehicles equipped with AFTERMARKET lowering sport springs (i.e. H&R, Eibach or others). These spring kits tend to lower the vehicle more than 1” which make them dimensionally not compatible with Blausport's Vw Golf struts. We've received many telephone calls from customers who ask, “If my vehicle is lowered just a smidgen more than 1 inch will your shocks work?” Our answer is, “No.” Do not purchase our strut shock kit if your vehicle is lowered even a little over an inch.

You'll appreciate that Blausport Vw Golf struts have been engineered to provide firmer ride characteristics than that of the strut setup. Experience Blausport's firm sporty ride without the harshness that is often associated with some sport suspension upgrades. Blausport Vw Golf struts supply the perfect amount of firmness to help you "Feel The Road". As a result of Blausport shocks being gas charged, they're approximately 20% firmer versus the OE 'Comfort' suspension.

Blausport's Vw Golf strut assembly kits are designed to replace worn out struts on vehicles with either a 'Comfort' suspension system having a stock ride height or a FACTORY equipped 'Sport' suspension system which has lowered the vehicle approximately 1”. See above section for full details.

Vw Golf Struts Suspension Set-up

The Vw Golf strut assemblies are a substantial part of the suspension system. Vw Golf struts go beyond providing mere comfort. Struts affect other related suspension components, along with steering, tire wear and responsiveness.

Front Vw Golf Strut Set-up: The Vw Golf strut mounts, strut bump stops, strut dust boot, and strut nuts/bolts make up the front suspension.

Rear Vw Golf struts Set-up: The rear Vw Golf struts, bump stop, struts sleeve, upper and lower strut mounts, and strut nuts/bolts make up the rear suspension.

How Do I Know My Vw Golf Struts Are Bad?

Is it time for new Vw Golf struts? According to a 2009 AASHTO summary report only 1/2 of US major roads are in what is said to be 'good' condition, with more than 60% of roads in major cities in poor condition. This translates into an estimated $335 (across the board nationwide) and up to $746 (major cities) in vehicle maintenance and operation costs each year.

Bad road conditions may be out of your control, but you can be more prepared for them by replacing your worn out Vw Golf struts. The importance of new struts goes beyond mere comfort. Worn struts can affect steering, tire wear and your Passat's responsiveness. New Vw Golf struts and related suspension components (i.e. ball joints etc.) can improve your vehicle's ability to maintain traction, respond to quick turns, and emergency stops.

It's easy to tell when your brakes or wipers need replacing. Determining if your Vw Golf struts need to be replaced isn't as simple. There is no "replace them every x amount of miles" service interval standards here. Customers in need of Vw Golf struts replacement often notice a soft spongy ride feeling around 90,000 miles. Although this soft feel may not seem that bad, it indicates that the Vw Golf struts have already begun to loose their ability to dampen. In our own Vw service shop, experience has shown that between 90,000-130,000 miles you'll begin to see a considerable deterioration in ride quality. When going over a bump a good Vw Golf struts should compress and spring up / rebound only once. Whereas, a worn out Vw Golf struts compresses and rebounds several times, causing a bouncy springiness. Due to this loss in dampening performance a worn out Vw Golf struts begins to significantly increase the wear on the related suspension components (control arm bushings, mounts etc.) quickly reducing their service life. Why? To reiterate... instead of 1 compression, the struts is compressing 3 or 4 times before it brings the wheel back into control. Customers seem to stretch their Vw Golf struts replacement out a little longer than other scheduled maintenance. Do you really want to run the risk of wearing other suspension components or your whole front end? As you can see, it's very important to install a fresh new pair of struts in your Golf when you reach this high mileage.

This spongy feeling and slow bump recovery time is one of the first signs that you're in need of new Vw Golf struts. Other symptoms include bald patches on your tires, tire cupping, excessive strut oil seepage, vehicle pulling, poor steering response, or sharp knocks, such as when going over railroad tracks. It is a difficult task to diagnose front end problems on these Vw Golf suspension systems, even for the most experienced mechanics. Only automotive technicians that are familiar with the complexity of your specific Vw front suspension should troubleshoot and repair it.

Do I Really Need To Replace My Vw Golf Struts Mounts, Stops, and Boots?

The importance of servicing your Vw Golf suspension the correct way can not be overstated! In this economy many are trying to save wherever possible. However, think carefully before cutting corners in this department. When replacing Vw Golf struts in our own service facility, we've seen that other suspension parts (i.e. Vw Golf struts mounts, stops, boots, and hardware) show significant signs of wear or have already begun to deteriorate and are not reusable. Many customers who've replaced only their Vw Golf struts, have found that they're still experiencing similar suspension problems as well as random front end suspension noises. This may be because other worn struts related components can simulate the same symptoms as bad struts. Why go through the significant labor to replace the Vw Golf struts only to realize a failure in one or more of the related items. Consequently needing to redo your suspension job? Many wish they would have spent the extra money up front than face this labor intensive job a second time. Consider the following:

Vw Golf Bump Stops and Dust Boots. Usually when a Vw Golf struts begins to go bad the seals start to seep oil. This struts oil leaks onto the bump stop eating away at the rubber foam material, affecting its density and ability to perform its job properly. If the bump stop isn't replaced, your new struts have the chance of bottoming out, causing internal struts damage and premature failure. Replacing the stops helps protect new Vw Golf struts from bottoming out when hitting potholes and rough roads. Leaking struts oil can also get onto the dust boots. Over time this eats away at and weakens the rubber causing it to deteriorate and eventually rip. Ripped dust boots allow road grime and dirt to contaminate the struts causing scarring of the struts shaft and seals, resulting in premature struts failure. Replacing the boots protects new Vw Golf struts (struts shaft and seal) from dirt and dust, ensuring their long lifespan.

Vw Golf Struts Mounts. Nearly all Passat models that we've had in our facility for struts replacement needed new struts mounts. Vw Golf struts mounts are made of a rubber material and with age, collapse and deteriorate. This is especially noticeable in the front of the car since it supports the engine and endures the brunt of road impact. Worn Vw Golf struts mounts often cause a conspicuous clunking noise when going over bumps. Play at the top of the spring perch while the suspension is loaded (not un-sprung) may also be evident.