2006 Audi A3 Shocks and Struts

Essential 2006 Audi A3 Shocks and Struts

MOOG – Shock Mount (Part No.K160272)

Shock Mount

from

$49.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
See More

Rare Parts – Shock Mount (Part No.RP53646)

Shock Mount

from

$78.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore steering and handling
See More

Lemfoerder – Strut Mount (Part No.L3030530623LEM)

Strut Mount

from

$39.31
The Lemfoerder strut mount is OE Quality and is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and is designed to reduce road noise and vibration.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and direct fit application
  • Reduces squeaks, rattles, and vibration noise
  • Pivot for the steering mechanism, providing a smooth steering response
  • Resistant to oil and other contaminants
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90461)

Strut Bellows

from

$35.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
See More

Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63636)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

from

$30.99
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
See More

Driveworks – Strut Bellow (Part No.DW-K90460)

Strut Bellow

from

$11.99
Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
  • Durable neoprene rubber
See More

Rein – Suspension Protection Boot (Part No.SCB0362)

Suspension Protection Boot

from

$24.99
Worn suspension can cause loose steering, increased wear on tires, excess noise and lead to misalignments. Rein Automotive OE quality suspension parts are direct replacements for OE suspension parts and will reduce the wear on tires and reduce noise as well as tighten steering. Rein Automotive suspension parts come with the mounting hardware if required.

Product Features:
  • Produced with high quality materials to ensure maximum life and a smooth ride.
  • Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances.
  • Part has a high corrosion resistance for maximum life.
  • Matches original equipment design specifications.
See More

MOOG – Suspension Strut Mount (Part No.K160132)

Suspension Strut Mount

from

$75.99
MOOG® Problem Solver® products incorporate proven design and engineering features for like new steering ease of installation and longer life. MOOG is the preferred steering and suspension brand of professional technicians and NASCAR crew chiefs.

Product Features:
  • High polish chrome steel bearing races
  • Replacement helps restore vehicle handling
  • Superior rubber to steel bonding for durability
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Provides like-new steering ease of installation and longer life
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
See More

KYB – Strut Mount (Part No.L3030440640KYB)

Strut Mount

from

$52.77
KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

Product Features:
  • The highest quality replacement strut mount available
  • Optimizes suspension performance by offering Original Equipment quality replacement components designed for each application
  • Superior rubber reduces noise, vibration and harshness
  • Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment
  • Matched grade studs and nuts
See More

Rein – Strut Mount (Part No.AVQ0366R)

Strut Mount

from

$34.99
Anti-vibration parts dampen vibration harmonics from the engine and drive line components to rest of the vehicle. This in turn reduces vibration and noise which can be felt and heard while the vehicle is in operation. Rein Automotive anti-vibration parts are application specific and match the design and function of the OE parts

Product Features:
  • Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances
  • Rubber components match the shore hardness of the original equipment mount to ensure maximum performance and product longevity
  • High corrosion resistance
See More

Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5611)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

from

$85.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
See More

Suncore – Shock Absorber (Part No.12S257020)

Shock Absorber

from

$39.99
Shock Absorber

KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.344459)

Gas Shock

from

$116.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Strut
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Volkswagen
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
  • To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5379
See More

Suncore – Quick Strut Kit (Part No.2-55S11060-001)

Quick Strut Kit

from

$214.99
Quick Strut Kit

Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S11060)

Complete Strut Assem

from

$109.99
Complete Strut Assem

Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.72312)

OESpectrum Strut

from

$141.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
See More

APA/URO Parts – Strut Bump Stop (Part No.L3036232901APA)

Strut Bump Stop

from

$6.39
APA/URO superior quality Bump Stop prevents the bottoming out of struts; ensuring a high level of protection and a longer strut life.

Product Features:
  • Made from premium quality cellular polyurethane
  • Perfectly compliment OE style struts
  • Are built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE quality
See More

Febi – Strut Bump Stop (Part No.L3036230133FEB)

Strut Bump Stop

from

$8.90
Febi’s superior quality Bump Stop prevents the bottoming out of struts; ensuring a high level of protection and a longer strut life.

Product Features:
  • Made from premium quality cellular polyurethane
  • Perfectly compliment OE style struts
  • Are built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE quality
See More

Febi – Sway Bar Link Nut (Part No.L1038422923FEB)

Sway Bar Link Nut

from

$1.87
Sway Bar Link Nut

KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB114)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

from

$31.49
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
See More

MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90460)

Strut Bellows

from

$34.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
See More

Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63631)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

from

$37.49
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
See More

Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1998)

Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit

from

$13.29
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:
  • Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
  • Universal design for easy installation
  • Tie-strap included for a secure fit
  • Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
  • Multiple color choices available
See More

2006 Audi A3 Shocks and Struts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 2006 Audi A3. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 22 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $1.87 to $214.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 2006 Audi A3 running smoothly.

Shocks and Struts are only as good as their brand. We stock 8 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 2006 Audi A3. Monroe, Driveworks, and Moog are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Shocks and Struts for your 2006 Audi A3, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 96 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Jounce Bumper and Bellows with 3.5 stars and Suspension Strut Mount with 4.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 2006 Audi A3 rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Shocks and Struts Brands To Make Your 2006 Audi A3 Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 2006 Audi A3 demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Shocks and Struts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your A3 the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Shocks and Struts brands and parts.

Popular Driveworks Shocks and Struts

We carry Driveworks parts in our stock across Strut Bellows categories, plus more. For a 2006 Audi A3, our most popular Driveworks Shocks and Struts include:
Strut Bellow
from $11.99
(13)
Strut Bellow
Strut Bellows

FAQs for 2006 Audi A3 Shocks and Struts

What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 2006 Audi A3?

Out of 22 Shocks and Struts for the 2006 Audi A3, the most popular in our inventory are:
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
from $85.99
(9)
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Rear Shock and Struts
Strut Bellows
from $35.99
(10)
Strut Bellows
Strut Bellows
Complete Strut Assem
from $109.99
This product is not rated
Complete Strut Assem
Front Shock and Struts

What are the top-rated 2006 Audi A3 Shocks and Struts?

Top-rated Shocks and Struts for your 2006 Audi A3 based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
from $18.99
(6)
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
“Everything went great”
Suspension Strut Mount
from $75.99
(1)
Suspension Strut Mount
“Good quality, no noise”