R36 OEM Suspension

[kamold]

Tell em the price son!
Was thinking maybe KW v1s

[prn31]

Tell em the price son!
Was thinking maybe KW v1s

Fitted the cost was just over $2,600. I would have saved $300 if I had sourced the rear shocks from the States - they were double the price at $650. I didn't want to go the coilover route - I don't intend to lower it or need adjustable shocks. It's not a track car, it's a family hack. But I want the best shocks I can afford and the experts I spoke to rated the Bilsteins over the Konis. I'm happy.

[Passat R36]

What are the kit number or parts numbers please? That will be handy for future reference. Thanks in advance.

[prn31]

What are the kit number or parts numbers please? That will be handy for future reference. Thanks in advance.

The Bilstein B8 part numbers are front 35-122081 and rear 24-178006. Front strut mounts are 1KO-412-331-B and rear strut mounts are 3CO-53-353-C. I think these were sourced locally (not OEM) from Imparts.

[brad]

for anyone interested, the front B8s are <$700 posted on ebay.
The rears are ~$550 posted
Their are some good sellers in the UK and Germany.

Don't forget that they will probably charge 10% GST.

It might be worth looking at the Black friday specials. I got my Koni Sports for a crazy cheap price (basically got the rears free) in the sales a few years back.

[louiz]

The Bilstein B8 part numbers are front 35-122081 and rear 24-178006. Front strut mounts are 1KO-412-331-B and rear strut mounts are 3CO-53-353-C. I think these were sourced locally (not OEM) from Imparts.

Anyone knows the Sachs rear shocks part no. that fits R36 wagons?

[prn31]

I think the Sachs are OEM, so they would have a VW part number 3CO 513 049 - BS. But I think you could buy Sachs direct from parts suppliers like Pelican in the US.

I didn't want to go with OEM/Sachs because they won't last like Bilsteins. Sure they cost more, but you get what you pay for.

Nine months on I'm very happy with the Bilstein B8s - they suit the car. Firm but not hard.

[garronleslie]

Hey guys,

I know this is an old thread I’m reviving, but like the guys said on pg 2, the R36’s are getting on.

My suspension needs replacing, I’m pretty sure my rear springs have failed on my wagon.

I recently purchased KONI Sport active shocks all round and started with the rear - and it’s still terrible.
So i dont know if its a bad choice of shock or the springs are the problem.

Like the OP said, i pulled out my rear SACHS and pushed them down, and they never came up- so deff dead.
But in with the KONI’s and it drives like a mushy falcon. Any reasonable bump and there are multiple up and down strokes on the rears, it’s awful, and on the crappy Hume hwy, it tracks all over the place - meaning in those well worn divets I’m constantly correcting as the geometry is clearly all over the place. (New tyres and wear on the olds very very even for an R36)

KONI’s have been in for around 2000 K’s.

So seeking some advice and opinion on replacing the rear springs.
I cant seem to find anyone doing an OEM replacement.
I dont want coil overs and dont want to change the factory ride height of the 36 - very happy with that.
OK to go up in firmness doesn’t worry me.

Keen to get some input from the forum.

Cheers all.

[prn31]

I'm the OP here and I don't think you have a problem with the rear springs - they rarely fail. They can rust, break or sag, but it's not a common problem these days.

What you are diagnosing from your post appears to be an issue with the shocks/dampers. It's the shocks that control the springs up and down movement.

I suggest that you either get your VW specialist or a suspension specialist to have a look and test drive the car - you may have faulty KONI Sports. So it could well be a warranty job.

Six years on and my Bilstein B8s and standard springs are still going strong!