Suspension upgrade

[The_Tankwhisperer]

I wanted to ask if anybody had some advise on which upper suspension-strut bearing i should/could use for my setup. I have Eibach Lowering Springs and want to install Bilstein B8 Dampers.

 

[snobrdrdan]

Strut mount (slight upgrade at a great price from a OEM supplier):
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-febi-parts/front-upper-strut-mount-priced-each/8j0412331~feb/

Bearing (this is the OEM supplier for the VW strut bearing, but without the markup):
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-fag-parts/upper-strut-bearing-priced-each/6n0412249c~ina/

 

[ROH ECHT]

I would use OE for both. I've replaced just one upper bearing for damage and it was after I allowed a shop to install the first set of springs over ten years ago. Not sure if they did something but they were not taking responsibility for it so I just went and replaced it.

I just added a fourth set-up of springs, the first being Sportlines, and I always add new OE bearings when I do this. Perhaps the next time I remove the struts, I will replace the upper mounts as well. I too have B8s so it may take some time before the need to do this arises.

034 motorsports street density would be a mount upgrade for the 50% higher durometer...but his means less absorption. So you can try it and decide if it helps handing out more than the comfort it loses: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-034moto...aCn-Gpt_3_aiXOMZIXFK0K4aoe17eh5BoCuyMQAvD_BwE

As far as a bearing upgrade goes....I don't think it is necessary and thus unavailable. But I again would stick with OE or the original maker of the OE bearings before trusting just any OE replacement part.

 

[GIACUser]

I would also replace the rear mounts as well as what has been recommended for the front. They should be replaced when you replace rear shocks.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/rear-shock-mount-install-kit/016554ecs02-03kt/

 

[snobrdrdan]

I'd avoid the 034 mounts

The TT mounts I linked won't be a "drastic" upgrade, but they are a slight upgrade & OEM quality still.

If you want OEM though, just grab the Lemforder ones for cheaper ($20/each), which is the OEM supplier to VW for those:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-lemforder-parts/front-upper-strut-mount-priced-each/1k0412331b~lem/

Versus the VW markup of $63/each for the same exact part:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine...ont-upper-strut-mount-priced-each/1k0412331b/


And while I do agree on changing the rear shock mounts too....I'd just grab the Sachs version for way cheaper ($16/each), which is the OEM supplier to VW for those:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-sachs-parts/rear-shock-mount-priced-each/1k0513353g~sac/

Versus the VW markup of $71/each for the same exact part:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/rear-shock-mount-priced-each/1k0513353g/