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Affect of rough roads on Vw Golf shocks or Vw Golf struts
Is it time for new Vw Golf shocks and struts?
According to a 2009 AASHTO summary report, only 1/2 of US major roads are said to be in good condition with more than 60% of roads in major cities in poor condition. This translates into an estimated $335 in vehicle maintenance and operation costs each year and up to $746 in major cities.

Bad road conditions may be out of our control, but you can be more prepared for them by replacing your worn out Vw Golf struts and shocks. The importance of new struts and shocks goes beyond mere comfort. Worn struts and shocks can affect steering, tire wear and your Golf's responsiveness. New Vw Golf shocks struts and related suspension components (i.e. ball joints etc.) can improve your vehicle's ability to maintain traction, help it respond to quick turns, and emergency stops. If you notice bald patches on your tires, excessive shock oil seepage, vehicle pulling, a spongy feel and slow recovery time after driving over large bumps, or sharp knocks such as when going over railroad tracks, it may be time to purchase Blausport's Vw Golf Shock Strut Absorber Kit.

Do I Really Need To Replace My Vw Golf Shock Strut Mounts, Stops, and Boots?
The importance of servicing your Vw Golf suspension the correct way can not be overstated! In this economy many are trying to save wherever possible. However, think carefully before cutting corners in this department. When replacing Vw Golf strut and shocks in our own service facility, we've seen that other suspension parts Vw Golf Shock or Vw Golf Strut Labor Cost(i.e. Vw Golf shock mounts, stops, boots, and hardware) show significant signs of wear or have already begun to deteriorate and are not reusable. Many customers who've replaced only their Vw Golf struts or shocks, have found that they're still experiencing similar suspension problems as well as random front end suspension noises. This may be because other worn strut or shock related components can simulate the same symptoms as bad shocks (see below section regarding the complexity of diagnosing Vw Golf suspension system noises). Why go through the significant labor to replace the Vw Golf struts or shocks only to realize a failure in one or more of the related items, consequently needing to redo your suspension job again? Many wish they would have spent the extra money up front than face this labor intensive job again. Consider the following:

Vw Golf Bump Stops and Dust Boots. Many times when a strut or shock begins to go bad the seals begin to seep oil. This oil leaks onto the bump stop and begins to eat away at the rubber foam material, affecting its density and ability to perform its job properly. If the bump stop isn't replaced, your new struts or shocks have the chance of bottoming out, causing internal shock damage and premature failure. Replacing the stops helps protect new shocks from bottoming out when hitting potholes and rough roads. Leaking strut or shock oil can also get onto the dust boots. Over time this eats way at and weakens the rubber causing it to deteriorate and eventually rip. Ripped dust boots allow road grime and dirt to contaminate the shock causing scarring of the shock shaft and seals resulting in premature shock failure.Replacing the boots protects new struts or shocks (shock shaft and seal) from dirt and dust ensuring that they last a long time.

Vw Golf Strut and Shock Mounts. Nearly all Golf models that we've had in our facility for shock replacement needed new shock or strut mounts. These Vw Golf strut mounts are made of a rubber material and with age collapse and deteriorate. This is especially noticeable in the front of the car since it supports the engine and endures the brunt of road impact. Worn strut mounts often cause a noticeable clunking noise when going over bumps. Depending on application, there may also be noticeable play at the top of the spring perch while the suspension is loaded (not un-sprung).

What Is The Difference Between a Vw Shock Absorber and a Vw Strut Assembly?

We package these kits based on our 21 years of service knowledge and experience.
Get the job done right when using Blausport's Vw Golf shock absorber kits. Our kits include all the 20 Years of Vw Golf Shocks and Vw Golf Struts Experiencenecessary strut mounts, bump stops, dust boots, and shock related hardware to ease installation. You won't have to run to the hardware store when you strip that seized bolt during old shock removal. When replacing all critical components you can be assured of that new car feel again! Blausport Audi struts and shocks meet / exceed the quality construction of Vw Golf Bilstein shocks (Touring Class Brand), KYB GR2 shocks, and Boge shocks. With decades of specialized Audi and Vw experience we understand how important the Vw Golf driving experience is. Be assured that Blausport shocks make it better! "Feel The Road" with Blausport Vw Golf struts and shocks.

Blausport - Audi Struts - Audi Shocks - Features

1) Blausport Vw Golf strut and shock absorber kits are easier to install because they include the necessary related components (i.e. mounts, stops, boots) and assembly hardware that is commonly needed for successful Golf strut and shock replacement.

Blausport - Vw Golf Strut Mount - Vw Golf Strut Mount Kit2) Blausport Vw Golf strut and shock absorber valving is designed specifically for each individual vehicle application.

3) Blausport Vw Golf strut and shock absorbers feature both Japanese mono tube and twin tube designs. These designs allow for a free floating shock shaft piston with chambers inside the shock separating the oil from a high-pressure gas charge. You can expect reduced body roll when cornering and excellent dampening characteristics while you conquer demanding road conditions.

4) Blausport Vw Golf strut and shock absorbers are filled with Nitrogen gas, delivering superior performance. Nitrogen gas lessens aeration of the shock's dampening fluid. This maintains continuous shock dampening performance, reducing shock fade, resulting in less tire wear and longer suspension component life.

Blausport - Vw Struts - Vw Shock Absorbers5) Unlike other popular name brand struts and shocks, Blausport Vw Golf struts and shock absorbers are filled with a long life, multi viscosity oil containing Mos2 moly lubricant. Mos2 helps resist fluid breakdown and maintains year round shock fluid performance under all weather driving conditions. Mos2 greatly reduces wear on all internal shock components extending the shock life for years of great shock performance.

6) Advanced internal self-lubricating shock components from Japan result in less shock shaft friction combined with a Fluon banded shock shaft piston, increasing shock life and improving dampening sensitivity.

7) Blausport Vw Golf struts and shocks meet/exceed the quality of original equipment. We're so confident of the superior quality over any other brand that we offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty on them.

Blausport - Audi Struts - Audi Shocks - Kit IncludesVw Golf Mark III Models Blausport - Audi Struts - Audi Shocks - Kit IncludesVw Golf Mark IV Models
Vw Golf Shocks - Vw Golf Struts - Mark III Kit Vw Golf Shocks - Vw Golf Struts - Mark IV Kit
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Assemblies
  • Front Vw Golf Upper Strut Mounts
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Bump Stops
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Dust Boots
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Assembly Hardware
    (Required for Proper Reassembly)
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Absorbers
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Dust Sleeves
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Bump Stops
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Upper and Lower Stops
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Absorber Hardware
    (Required for Proper Reassembly)
  • Anti-Seize Assembly Lubricant
  • Thread Locking Compound
    (Required for Proper Reassembly)
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Assemblies
  • Front Vw Golf Upper Strut Mounts
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Bump Stops
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Dust Boots
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Upper Bearing
  • Front Vw Golf Strut Assembly Hardware
    (Required for Proper Reassembly)
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Absorbers
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Mounts
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Dust Sleeves
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Bump Stops
  • Rear Vw Golf Shock Absorber Hardware
    (Required for Proper Reassembly)
  • Anti-Seize Assembly Lubricant
  • Thread Locking Compound
    (Required for Proper Reassembly)
Proper Fitment Of Blausport Shocks on Vw Golf Models

Starting in 1999 it became more common for Audi vehicles to be offered with two suspension options from the factory. 'Comfort' suspension systems (stock ride height), or 'Sport' suspension system (lowered ride height). (1) Vehicles with 'Comfort' suspension have a stock or normal looking ride height, and are equipped with shock absorbers that are valved to yield a softer ride quality similar to an American luxury car. (2) Vehicles with 'Sport' suspension from the FACTORY, have shorter springs that results in a slightly lowered vehicle stance of approximately 1” along with shock absorbers that have been valved to yield a slightly firmer ride.

Blausport Audi strut shock absorber kits are designed to replace worn out struts and shocks on Audi vehicles with either a 'Comfort' suspension system having a stock ride height or a FACTORY equipped 'Sport' suspension system which has lowered the vehicle approximately 1”.

PLEASE NOTE: Blausport struts and shocks are NOT intended or designed to be used on vehicles equipped with AFTERMARKET lowering sport springs (i.e. H&R, Eibach or others). These spring kits tend to lower the vehicle more than 1” which make them dimensionally not compatible with Blausport struts and shocks.

You will appreciate that Blausport Audi struts and shocks have been engineered to provide slightly firmer ride characteristics than that of the stock original equipment 'Comfort' setup. Your experience will be similar to the ride and feel of factory 'Sport' suspension.

Vw Models Known To Have the Factory 'Sport' Suspension Options
Vw Jetta GLI w/ VR6 Engine and 1.8L Turbo
• Vw Jetta GLX w/ VR6 Engine and 1.8L Turbo
• Vw Golf GTI w/ VR6 Engine and 1.8L Turbo and Suspension Codes PR-G76, PR-G81
• Vw Passat w/ Suspension Code PR-1BE

Blausport - Vw Struts - Vw Shocks - Product Links
The following links will take you straight to the Product Detail page with kit specifics and kit prices.
Vw Jetta Models
Vw Jetta Strut Shock Absorber Kit - Mark III
Vw Jetta VR6 Strut Shock Absorber Kit - Mark III
Vw Jetta Strut Shock Absorber Kit - Mark IV
Vw Jetta VR6 Strut Shock Absorber Kit - Mark IV

KEY
4WD = All Wheel Drive Models
2WD = Front Wheel Drive Models
  Vw Golf Models
Vw Golf Shock Strut Absorber Kit - Mark III
Vw Golf VR6 Strut Shock Absorber Kit - Mark III
Vw Golf Shock Strut Absorber Kit - Mark IVl
Vw Golf VR6 Strut Shock Absorber Kit - Mark IV
Vw Beetle Models
Vw Beetle Strut Shock Absorber Kit
  Vw Passat Models
Vw Passat Strut Shock Absorber Kit - 2WD Sedan
Vw Passat Strut Shock Absorber Kit - 2WD Wagon
Vw Passat 4Motion Shock Absorber Kit - Sedan
Vw Passat 4Motion Shock Absorber Kit - Sedan Plus
Vw Passat 4Motion Shock Absorber Kit - Wagon
Vw Passat 4Motion Shock Absorber Kit - Wagon Plus
Audi A6 Shock Kit - 30 Valve FWD Audi A6 Shock Kit - 30 Valve Quattro Enhanced Audi A6 Shock Kit - Avant Enhanced Audi A4 Shock Kit - Quattro Audi A6 Strut Shock Kit - Audi 100 Strut Shock Kit - 12 Valve Audi A6 Strut Shock Kit - Audi 100 Strut Shock Kit - 12 Valve FWD
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