Front shocks

Andrew said:
Don't forget the rubber seats the rear springs sit on, unless known to be good.

Andy
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If you've not done them, a set of anti-roll bar bushes and the drop links. Febi-Bilstein do a good combination set of the whole lot in one bag that I just put onto my other half's car resulting in complete absence of road rattles.

febi-bilstein 37077

Crikey .. I got my kit for just under 25 quid - the price has nearly doubled since late 2020.
 
Vanders said:
I made the decision on the Bilstein b4 set up all round with b3 springs.
There are indeed 2 different model types.

This is what I’ve ordered (pic)
Have also ordered new bolts from tsp which are the bottom bolts and the 3 top for the front and the bottom bolts for the rear.
My question is, what else do I require to re-new the whole suspension system?
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How did you order from TPS, do you not need to have trade account?
 
H-M3 said:
How did you order from TPS, do you not need to have trade account?
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Our local TPS is open to purchases from the public (when I've needed to obtain specific fasteners that I've been unable to source online in particular) but we're up here in Scotland - I've seen posts here from folk down south that not all outposts are as amenable.
 
Robin_Cox said:
Our local TPS is open to purchases from the public (when I've needed to obtain specific fasteners that I've been unable to source online in particular) but we're up here in Scotland - I've seen posts here from folk down south that not all outposts are as amenable.
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Yep our local TPS became funny few years back.
 
H-M3 said:
Yep our local TPS became funny few years back.
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Are you also having issues finding fixings as a consequence? I've been pretty lucky finding various online places for the front and latterly rear suspension rebuilds - various online smaller VAG places (some have Ebay or Amazon shops, some are online direct). If so, let me know which bolts you are looking for and I will pass on my sources if I've managed to obtain them outwith TPS.
 
Guys, need help with any UK links to the front shock dust covers, as I have ordered the shocks, drop links and the top mounts. Ordered all separately but now can’t seem to get the little stuff apart from Autodoc who take approx 2 weeks plus postage, stealers want near enough £90! Thanks
 
H-M3 said:
Guys, need help with any UK links to the front shock dust covers, as I have ordered the shocks, drop links and the top mounts. Ordered all separately but now can’t seem to get the little stuff apart from Autodoc who take approx 2 weeks plus postage, stealers want near enough £90! Thanks
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Plenty of options on eBay. I bought this:
www.ebay.co.uk

Meyle Dust Cover Kit Shock Absorber Front Axle 1006400007 4040074048627 | eBay

Experts at Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG have re-engineered OE designs to optimise part performance. As a result, there is an urgent demand for durable, robust components. The safety and operational reliability of a motor vehicle hinge on the quality and durability of its components.
www.ebay.co.uk
 
Cenick said:
Amazon?
Monroe PK012 Protection Kit (Complete) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AJVJXP8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EEXD4484TP8HMX03C1H0
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That kit is available from a UK seller on eBay at a sensible price:
www.ebay.co.uk

Genuine OE Quality Monroe Front Axle Shock Absorber Dust Cover Kit - PK012 | eBay

A dust cover kit provides protection for the shock absorber piston rod with a water tight seal preventing dirt and grit damaging the internals of the damper. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
www.ebay.co.uk
 
steve_c said:
That kit is available from a UK seller on eBay at a sensible price:
www.ebay.co.uk

Genuine OE Quality Monroe Front Axle Shock Absorber Dust Cover Kit - PK012 | eBay

A dust cover kit provides protection for the shock absorber piston rod with a water tight seal preventing dirt and grit damaging the internals of the damper. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.
www.ebay.co.uk
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The front shock absorber "two stops and two dust covers" kit that you linked to uses a one size fits all approach. The height of the stops shown in the link is about 90mm, which is more than the height of the standard ride height stops on the Audi A2.

You will lose 25mm of front suspension travel by using those 90mm stops, compared to using 65mm stops.

If you can't get a close match to the original Audi A2 stops, I suggest using VW Polo MK4 standard ride height stops. These are readily available and have a height of 65mm.

VW Polo MK4 standard ride height stops 6N0412303A (height is 65mm)
36N0 412 303 Arubber stop for shock absorber2PR-G09,G10

suspension; shock absorbers Polo/Derby/Vento-IND (PO) 2002 year Volkswagen EUROPA 411010

suspension<br/>shock absorbers Polo/Derby/Vento-IND (PO) 2002 year Volkswagen EUROPA 411010 spare parts
volkswagen.7zap.com volkswagen.7zap.com
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carlston said:
The front shock absorber "two stops and two dust covers" kit that you linked to uses a one size fits all approach. The height of the stops shown in the link is about 90mm, which is more than the height of the standard ride height stops on the Audi A2.

You will lose 25mm of front suspension travel by using those 90mm stops, compared to using 65mm stops.

If you can't get a close match to the original Audi A2 stops, I suggest using VW Polo MK4 standard ride height stops. These are readily available and have a height of 65mm.

VW Polo MK4 standard ride height stops 6N0412303A (height is 65mm)
36N0 412 303 Arubber stop for shock absorber2PR-G09,G10

suspension; shock absorbers Polo/Derby/Vento-IND (PO) 2002 year Volkswagen EUROPA 411010

suspension<br/>shock absorbers Polo/Derby/Vento-IND (PO) 2002 year Volkswagen EUROPA 411010 spare parts
volkswagen.7zap.com volkswagen.7zap.com
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That’s more “spanner’s to the work” lol can I not just use the polo full kit?
 
H-M3 said:
www.ebay.co.uk

Shock Absorber Dust Cover Kit fits VW Front Protect KYB 6N0412303A 6N0413175A | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Shock Absorber Dust Cover Kit fits VW Front Protect KYB 6N0412303A 6N0413175A at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.
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Is this any good?
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That kit is KYB 910084 and is being sold to replace 6N0412303A which is a 65mm height stop and 6Q0412301A which is a 56mm height stop, and a huge number of other stops.

The listing doesn't say how high the stop is that comes in the kit.

It is being sold to replace stops and bellows for a huge range of models from the following brands:
ALFA-ROMEO
AUDI
BMW
FIAT
LANCIA
NISSAN
SEAT
SKODA
TOYOTA
VW

KYB 910084

Are these parts available from a VAG parts department? At least that way you would know what you are getting. However, the Topran parts that I've linked to below might be the same as OEM as they are only listed for those specific OEM part numbers.

Audi A2 standard ride height stop 8Z0412301
38Z0 412 301rubber stop for shock absorber2PR-1GA,G07

VW Polo MK4 standard ride height stop 6N0412303A (height is 65mm)
36N0 412 303 Arubber stop for shock absorber2PR-G09,G10

TOPRAN 110 469​

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Bellows 6N0413175A
96N0 413 175 Abellows2

TOPRAN 110 153​

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carlston said:
Are these parts available from a VAG parts department? At least that way you would know what you are getting. However, the Topran parts that I've linked to below might be the same as OEM as they are only listed for those specific OEM part numbers.

Audi A2 standard ride height stop 8Z0412301
38Z0 412 301rubber stop for shock absorber2PR-1GA,G07

VW Polo MK4 standard ride height stop 6N0412303A (height is 65mm)
36N0 412 303 Arubber stop for shock absorber2PR-G09,G10

TOPRAN 110 469​

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Bellows 6N0413175A
96N0 413 175 Abellows2

TOPRAN 110 153​

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These Topran parts are easily and cheaply available in the UK

Bump stop:

Bellows:
 
steve_c said:
These Topran parts are easily and cheaply available in the UK

Bump stop:

Bellows:
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buycarparts is the same German company as autodoc, just different trading names. They both have the same £8.45 shipping charge to the UK, and the same opening hours.

The same legal information is shown on both the buycarparts.co.uk and autodoc.co.uk websites as shown below:

Management Board: Christian Gisy (CEO), Bert Althaus (CFO), Dmitri Zadorojnii (CTO)
Chairman of the Supervisory Board: Alexey Kletenkov
Commercial register: HRB 233377 B
Local Court of Berlin (Charlottenburg)
VAT ID no.: DE260634589
Registered office:
AUTODOC AG
Josef-Orlopp-Straße 55
10365 Berlin
Germany
Phone number: +442038853401
Fax:+49 30 208 478 250
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: www.autodoc.co.uk


 
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This what you are looking for ? Can post tomorrow
 

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