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  1. B7/NMS Garage
    Hi. Last Friday I slammed into a curb due to the snow and ice, it was a hard slap (passenger side). Immediately after, to go straight, the steering wheel had to be turned half way left. The ESC light came on etc. I took it to a local garage and they fitted a new Tie Rod End and 2 new arms (I'm...
  2. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Im currently in the process of replacing a lot of my front suspension parts on the driver side (steering knuckle, both upper control arms, one of the lower control arms, wheel bearing) im going to replace the tie rod end aswell but its seized (working on it) Now my question: will i need sn...
  3. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    Hey, Relatively new owner of the 2.0TDi 140BHP Sport B6 (dont think you got the engine in the states). Car says its a sport, and sits quite low so I'm inclined to believe it is still on its sports springs at the very least, but the shocks are almost certainly "new" (read: cheapest in the...
  4. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    2000 Passat V6 FWD. I have had it for roughly 25000km and have replaced the TREs, a bushing in the lower front driver side control arm, and engine mounts. For the past month there has been a squeaking noise, first from the drivers side, then the passenger side started too. They seem to get worse...
  5. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I’m currently trying to rebuild my rear suspension on my Passat b5.5 4motion, one of the differences between the 4 Motion and the fwd version is that on the 4motion the coil spring sits around the shock, while on fwd it sits besides it. Now i was able to find the correct top mount bracket, but i...
  6. B6 Garage
    Hi all - I recently purchased a 2009 Komfort in Reflex Silver and so far the car has been a blast to drive. My main focus for improvements will mainly be in the suspension, I'm coming from a 2001 530i with the sport suspension package and I'd like to make the VW a little more sporty and fun in...
  7. B5 Garage
    Hey guys, I’m about to buy shocks/struts and springs for my 2003 B5.5 1.8T. I’m buying springs because the rear one’s are sagging. I was wondering if anybody here has the H&R OE Sport kit, and how much will those lower the car? Because I found so many different information about it. Some...
  8. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey! I was wondering if anyone knows the height between the tyre and the fender on stock 2001 VW Passat b5 suspension! Thanks in advance.
  9. Volkswagen Passat B6 Discussion
    I have a 2008 passat sedan and need to replace the front struts . I was wondering if there are any noteable suspension upgrades I could do for less than or around $1,000? Would like to improve the handling and lower the car a little bit, maybe like an inch an a half.
  10. WTB/WTT Section
    Hey guys my suspension is starting to give. ~210k miles i believe on stock struts.. good run! Looking for a spring and strut combo koni/bilstein + eibach or something similiar (Not looking to be slammed just a light drop). Low budget lmk the price shipped to 95132 or if anyone has pickup near...
  11. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    After resurrecting my 02 Passat from the dead due to a timing belt failure (see here), I can see now that if I plan to drive this car for another 100,000 miles, I'm going to need to address some things in the suspension and brakes. I have most of the parts I need to complete the brake work...
  12. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I have a 03 Passat GLX FWD with 140,000 miles. I started noticing the front passenger side riding low to the ground. Our driveway is a little bumpy, and the car even bottomed out once driving slowly down the driveway. I pulled the wheel off to take a look and part of the coil/spring has broken...
  13. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    I have the dubious honor of owning a 2002 W8 wagon. (I am considering putting a unicorn horn on it for Halloween.) My concern is that the suspension allows too much body roll. Feels like bed springs. I don't know if that's something inherent in the car's engineering. (Maybe the engineers wanted...
  14. WTB/WTT Section
    Basically just need something to get the car rolling again. I would prefer coilovers but that’s a long shot. If someone has stock 4mo suspension I’d be happy to take it at this point, kinda in a hurry to get this thing off jack stands as I have to move it. I would prefer full struts with the...
  15. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hey guys what's the difficulty on swapping out suspension on these guys I've seen some tutorials but haven't personally met anyone that has done it. I lowered my old '92 integra back in the day and everything was pretty easy had a friend help me. Also what do you guys think of the Str.t Struts...
  16. Parts For Sale
    Came off with 100k. Located in Queens, NY. Would like $100, obo.
  17. B5 Garage
    Have 1998 Passat. Replacing all front control arms and shocks and tie rod ends (doing brakes as well). Need torque settings for the lot. Have tried searching but not found a nice clean list....
  18. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Any ideas? It does needs front struts (it's a FWD) but CV axles are good, but it has a slight "clacking" sound over certain bumps. Seems to exaggerated by steering.
  19. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Rallying a 2000 Passault (B5) AWD wagon. Bad idea - no need to rehash, thanks. We've had a bunch of fun with it, :rolleye: replacing PCV hoses, replacing all three differentials' fluids (with Royal Purple 75/90 syn), tearing out useless plastic crap, replacing spark plugs, wires, and coil etc...
  20. Volkswagen Passat B5 Discussion
    Hi, I need a new lower suspension arm, front right lower rearward and front left lower rearward on my 2001 FWD B5.5 does it matter if I get forward or rearward or any of that or are they all the same shape anyway?
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