[bwana63]

rear coil springs advice (1 failed)

2010 Passat sedan. Had no idea that buying replacement coil springs is so complicated. Just learned about the VW/Audi spring marking thing. My VIN is WVWJK7AN2AE160399, so the decoder says the correct part is 3C0511115AE (White/Lilac/3x Yellow marks). I'm going to replace both springs, so any springs for a 2010 Passat should be fine, right? Going for OEM specs. Any recommendations?

Found this pair: https://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-VOLKSWA...ash=item33c5d3a0d1:g:ZHwAAOSwLdBaA4Uf&vxp=mtr
They're currently my top choice. Thoughts?

Also, thank God for this board!

 

[cchief22]

you can check out ECS Tuning, not promoting them but is an option, you do not need factory,but do not get Chinese, the other thing is get a pair as they will be matched within reason

 

[cchief22]

get a spring removal install kit from harbor freight and or better yet rent one from like Advance Auto,(good quality) and then search on web for tutorial

 

[bwana63]

If I decide to go with aftermarket springs, which ones? Eibach, H&R, Neuspeed, other?

WRT to stock: honestly, do the markings matter (assuming I'm replacing both springs, which I am). IOW, will any VW spring for a 2010 Passat work? Or should I just stick with what I have. Given that the car is 8 yo, 72K miles, I'm not aiming for brand new condition.