Volkswagen Passat Shocks and Struts

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

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

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:

• Prevents tire noise and vibration

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:

• Prevents tire noise and vibration

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:

• Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
• Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
• Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
• Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
• Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
• Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
• Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
• Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
• Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
• Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.

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

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.

Quick Strut

Whiteline offset strut mounts allow for adjustments of either caster or camber depending on driver requirements. Manufactured from low compliance rubber and twin shielded bearing design, this strut top allows for gains in caster or camber depending on vehicle.

Product Features:

• Whiteline’s latest technology synthetic elastomer formulation boasts resistance to oil, grease, ozone and weathering.

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.

Rein suspension components are manufactured with premium OE quality materials designed to withstand the high demands of automotive suspension systems. Rein suspension components are designed to resist excessive heat, oil and ozone factors that breakdown rubber and cause premature failure in suspension systems.

Product Features:

• Rein suspension components are manufactured with premium materials which offer maximum protection from premature failures.
• Rein suspension components are designed as direct-fit replacements to ensure trouble-free proper installation.
• Part has a high corrosion resistance for maximum life
• Matches original equipment design specifications

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

Shock Absorber

Designed to OE specifications, get a comfortable and controlled ride with Monroe RideSense shocks. These shocks feature Continuously Variable Semi-Active Suspension (CVSAe) external valve technology that works with OE electronic control unit (ECU) to deliver optimal control, comfort and road-holding capabilities in a variety of driving conditions. A direct OE replacement, RideSense shocks feature the same fit and CVSAe technology as the factory shocks.

Product Features:

• DIRECT OE REPLACEMENT – Designed to OE specs with the same fit and valving for premium European vehicles originally equipped with electronic suspension; check catalog for fitment
• EASY TO INSTALL – Features an electronic cable for direct “plug and play” installation; connects into electronic control unit that is part of the vehicle’s OE suspension and mounting locations that matches OE design for easy installation
• RESPONSIVE – Connects to the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU), reacting in real time to signals from the ECU, dynamically adjusting damping performance to any change in driving conditions for a more consistent and controlled ride
• INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY – Monroe’s Continuously Variable Semi-Active (CVSAe) Intelligent Suspension technology works with the OE electronic control unit to deliver optimal control and road-holding capabilities in a variety of conditions
• BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the chrome-plated piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• RUST RESISTANCE – Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s limited warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference Guarantee

Product Features:

• Twin-Tube Technology, designed for European cars
• Specifically calibrated to help restore the original handling and control characteristics of your European sedan
• Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
• Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
• Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles
• Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems (ESC, ABS, etc.)
• To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5237

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

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

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:

• Prevents tire noise and vibration

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.

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

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

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

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