imthanick_a
Autocross Champion
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Could not easily find a thread on this so I made one.
I just crossed the 40k mile mark, and am getting near the time I want to lower the car with springs. Lowering springs + old car = new shocks/struts. Looking into shock/strut options, all I can find that are compatible with DCC are the Bilstein option and OEM replacement. OEM parts are like ~450ish for each strut (from parts.vw.com - links below are from a "cheap OEM parts" website), and the Bilstein ones are ~350ish. Are there any cheaper options or better sources for the parts? I don't want to go with coilovers, and I don't want to delete my DCC. If I end up doing this I would go with the Bilstein ones for sure, but are these really the only options without deleting the DCC?
Bilstein Front
https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...front-twintube-suspension-strut-assembly.html
Bilstein Rear
https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...ering-and-suspension/coilovers/20-254353.html
OEM Front
https://www.vwpartsforless.com/oem-parts/volkswagen-strut-5q0413031fm/?c=YT12b2xrc3dhZ2Vu
Ome Rear:
https://www.vwpartsforless.com/oem-parts/volkswagen-shock-absorber-5q0513045am
I just crossed the 40k mile mark, and am getting near the time I want to lower the car with springs. Lowering springs + old car = new shocks/struts. Looking into shock/strut options, all I can find that are compatible with DCC are the Bilstein option and OEM replacement. OEM parts are like ~450ish for each strut (from parts.vw.com - links below are from a "cheap OEM parts" website), and the Bilstein ones are ~350ish. Are there any cheaper options or better sources for the parts? I don't want to go with coilovers, and I don't want to delete my DCC. If I end up doing this I would go with the Bilstein ones for sure, but are these really the only options without deleting the DCC?
Bilstein Front
https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...front-twintube-suspension-strut-assembly.html
Bilstein Rear
https://www.shopdap.com/make-model-...ering-and-suspension/coilovers/20-254353.html
OEM Front
https://www.vwpartsforless.com/oem-parts/volkswagen-strut-5q0413031fm/?c=YT12b2xrc3dhZ2Vu
Ome Rear:
https://www.vwpartsforless.com/oem-parts/volkswagen-shock-absorber-5q0513045am