2008 Volkswagen GTI Suspension Parts

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.

Shock Absorber

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: Sm5380
• Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb101

The APA/URO Spring Seat 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
• Resistant to oil and other contaminants
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

The BILSTEIN PSS10 suspension systems offer the ultimate adjustable sports suspension. 10 settings for parallel damping adjustment / Option of making settings while kit is installed – simply turn the adjustment wheel on the shock absorber The manually adjustable damping monotube gas shock absorbers feature a 10 stage precise compression and rebound settings, from comfort to competition. The Bilstein B16 PSS9/10 kit is a race inspired system, providing the ultimate in high performance tuning. The manually adjustable monotube gas shock absorbers feature 9 or 10-stage precise compressing and rebound settings, from comfort to competition. The threaded body allows accurate adjustability of the front and rear progressive springs to achieve the vehicle ride height (30mm to 50mm), center of gravity and level of performance handling desired. Bilstein’s patented Triple-C-Technology coating ensures long-lasting resistance to corrosion. Threaded Body Adjustable Range: – The Bilstein PSS adjustable ride height threaded bodies allows the fine tuning of the vehicle to fit the individual drivers demands and enables the adjustment of the height of the vehicle after they are installed.

Product Features:

• Individual settings ranging from maximum Comfort to aggressive Sport can be selected by the twist of a dial
• Threaded body adjustable range of 20mm at both axles.
• Lowering of approx. 30-50mm at front and rear.
• Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN ride engineers, under extreme motorsports conditions.
• Spring plates and lock nuts made from a special aluminum alloy.
• Surface coating using Triple-C-Technology for long-lasting corrosion resistance.
• Round threads for easy adjustment.
• Quality sport springs made from highly durable material.
• Gas pressure technology.
• Ensures a high level of traction and more precise handling
• A must-have for powerful sport suspensions
• Large effective surface on the working piston creates increased damping power and better handling
• Improved dissipation of thermal energy outwards enables a consistently high level of absorber performance

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:

• Precise tolerances
• Corrosion resistant

Discover the difference Coil-Rite air helper springs can make in improving the ride, handling and braking of your vehicle. Coil-Rite air helper springs provide extra support for coil springs in cars, minivans, vans, light trucks, RV and SUV. The adjustable Coil-Rite air helper springs will level your vehicle, provide a smoother ride, and assist with more effective braking and handling, even under heavy loading and adverse road conditions. Coil-Rite air helper springs are designed to fit inside existing coil spring suspensions, creating a variable rate spring. These air helper springs are made of durable, elastic polyurethane, providing years of comfort and stability to your vehicle. Firestone Coil-Rite air helper springs enable adjustment for varying loads and road conditions by controlling the air pressure in the air helper springs. Spring performance can be altered as easily as inflating a tire. The air springs will support 500 To 1000 Pounds per set.

Product Features:

• Made Of Durable Polyurethane To Withstand The Rigors Of Coil-Sprung Suspensions
• Increase Vehicle Stability Absorbs Road Shock Providing A Smooth Ride For Passengers And Load
• Keep The Vehicle Level Improves Steering Control And Braking Effectiveness, Levels Headlight Beams And Reduces Tire Wear
• Reduce Bottoming Out, Protective Air Cushion Softens Contact Between The Axle And Frame
• Discover The Difference Coil Rite Air Helper Springs Can Make In Improving The Ride, Handling And Braking Of Your Vehicle
• No Drill Installation
• Everything Is Included For A Quick, Easy Installation. Brackets, Air Springs, Hardware, Air Line, And Separate Valves For Manual Inflation

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

Suffering uneven tyre wear, unbalanced braking or a less predictable rear end while cornering. It could be your trailing arm bushings have failed. Replace these worn parts with Whiteline bushings with core characteristics ensuring superior elasticity, memory and outright durability that offer a safer more predictable vehicle.

Product Features:

• Install guide included providing detailed instructions on how to install your new Whiteline purchase.
• Whiteline’s latest technology synthetic elastomer formulation boasts resistance to oil, grease, ozone and weathering.
• Supplied with extreme pressure molybdenum disulphide (LM) based grease for extended life.

MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
• Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
• Broad coverage for foreign and domestic applications

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:

• Rubber bump stops match the shore hardness of the original equipment bump stop to ensure maximum performance and product longevity
• Matches Original Equipment design specifications
• Recommend to replace bump stops in pairs to ensure best performance. Note: Bump Stop Sets contain the needed pair
• Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances

Every new strut deserves a Monroe® Strut-Mate® Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:

• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe® struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION — Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
• REPLACES OE — Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
• RIGOROUS TESTING — Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
• EASY TO INSTALL — Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily

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

The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Allows You To Adjust Your Air Springs With The Touch Of A Button. It Offers A Built in Air Source For Your Suspension System, Making It Easy To Alter Your Springs To Align With The Load Type And Environment. When Shopping For Air Accessories, You will Find That Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Designed To Have A Couple Of Special Benefits. First, The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Comes Ready To Install, So You Can Set It Up And Get Back To The Road where You Want To Be. Just Connect A Few Wires To The Compressor And A Few To Your Vehicle. The Air Lines And Wiring Harness Can Be Plugged Into The Same Side Of The Unit For Smoother Routing Of Lines And Power Supply. After The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Properly Installed, You Can Make Pressure Adjustments By Pressing A Single Button. This Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Component Allows For Side To Side Or Front to rear Leveling, Real time Pressure Readout, And Dual Left And Right PSI And Pressure Control Readouts. The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Easy to read Needle Gauge Can Be Viewed Day Or Night, Without Straining Or Squinting Your Eyes. Prior To Installing The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit, Review The Instructions And Identify All Of The Components To Help Make Sure You Get Maximum Performance From Both Your Air Springs And Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit. The Installation Steps Are Different Depending On Whether You are Enhancing An Existing Air Helper Spring System With The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Or Installing It With A New Air Spring System.

Product Features:

• Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
• Adjust The Ride For Various Load And Road Conditions With A Switch, Remote Or Mobile App
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
• Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 PSI Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)

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

MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
• RIGOROUS TESTING — Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by MOOG engineers for quality you can count on
• STRONG AND DURABLE — Engineered to match or exceed OE requirements
• ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE — With 50+ dedicated engineers and 50+ patents, MOOG engineers every part with purpose

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
• Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
• Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
• OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
• Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
• Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod

The ultimate entry level suspension upgrade! Performance, handling and comfort make up the Grip Series Stage 1 kit featuring Whiteline signature front and rear adjustable (where applicable) sway bars, drop links and performance lowering springs.

Product Features:

• By eliminating flex associated with original equipment, these high strength links are engineered to improve overall performance, increased rigidity and responsiveness which can be felt especially during lane changes and initial turn.
• Whiteline sway bar mounts utilise the latest technology synthetic elastomer combined with effective designs such as the internal bore knurling and grease retention lips for optimum lubrication & performance.
• DIY Lateral locks prevent shifting or sideways movement of the sway bar under lateral (cornering) loads.

By matching key bushing, alignment and geometry products into one solution, Whiteline Essential Kits provide bang for your buck handling upgrades that simply Activate More Grip. Essentials include the famous front anti lift/ caster kit, steering precision rack and control arm bushings that deliver go kart like steering and next level grip to your vehicle.

Product Features:

• Engineered to alter/ eliminate unwanted bump steer, optimising the vehicles steering characteristics.
• Engineered to alter/ eliminate unwanted bump steer, optimising the vehicles steering characteristics.
• Protective powder coating acts as a hard skin that is much tougher than conventional paint allowing this product to withstand the toughest conditions and resist corrosion for years to come.
• Protective plating on all metal components acts as a hard skin that is much tougher than conventional paint allowing this product to withstand the toughest conditions and resist corrosion for years to come.

Sway Bar Link Nut

Whiteline Springs deliver improved vehicle performance whilst maintaining safety and ride quality characteristics. This kit contains 4.1kg/mm (229lb/in) front rated springs that provide a 25mm drop while the 3.5kg/mm (134lb/in) rated rears deliver a desirable 20mm to the vehicle. By lowering the vehicles centre of gravity, the unique and progressive rate coil design not only improve performance but enhance overall appearance. Developed and manufactured in Europe from the highest quality materials, coating and to the finest tolerances guaranteeing exact fitment. Whiteline Springs are engineered for optimal balance with OEM and aftermarket shocks. For total grip activation match with Whiteline Sway Bar and Essentials kit for unrivalled handling and optimal vehicle performance.

Product Features:

• Cold rolled in Europe from the highest quality material.
• These progressive rate springs are designed to provide improved performance without compromising ride quality characteristics.
• Engineered for superior fit/performance with OEM shocks while produced to the finest tolerances ensuring exact fitment.
• Protective powder coating acts as a hard skin that is much tougher than conventional paint allowing this product to withstand the toughest conditions and resist corrosion for years to come.

The Lemfoerder control arm is manufactured to exact OEM specifications providing original equipment quality, durability and performance.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and Direct fit for easy Installation.
• Manufactured using high quality OE materials.
• Includes factory specified hardware.

This suspension knuckle bushing is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – fits and performs like the original equipment on specific vehicles
• Reliable fit – precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of original components
• Durable construction – manufactured to strict standards using sturdy, safe materials
• Rigorously tested – thorough quality control measures ensure longevity

Steering Angle Sensor

Suffering uneven tyre wear, unbalanced braking or a less predictable rear end while cornering. It could be your control arm bushings have failed. Replace these worn parts with Whiteline synthetic elastomer bushings that offer long lasting durability for a safer more predictable vehicle.

Product Features:

• Internal grease reservoirs provide continual self lubrication for optimum friction management.
• Protective plating on all metal components acts as a hard skin that is much tougher than conventional paint allowing this product to withstand the toughest conditions and resist corrosion for years to come.
• Whiteline’s latest technology synthetic elastomer formulation boasts resistance to oil, grease, ozone and weathering.
• Supplied with extreme pressure molybdenum disulphide (LM) based grease for extended life.

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

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

Anti-vibration parts dampen vibration harmonics from the engine and drive line components to the 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:

• Rubber components match the shore hardness of the original equipment bushing to ensure maximum performance and product longevity.
• Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances.
• High corrosion resistance.
• Matches original equipment design specifications