Shocks

[BrettD]

I'm hoping someone can give me a part no. or advice.
I need to replace the rear shocks on my 2009 Passat TDI sedan. In Aust it appears that all i can find are Bilstien at a ridiculous price.
Is there any other brands or a part no. for the Bilstein so I can purchase OS?

Cheers

[Lucas_R]

Have you tried looking on ECS Tuning? They have Bilstein, Koni, as well as OEM manufacturers.

[BrettD]

Good thinkin, but how are the prices??

Thanks

[Lucas_R]

Have a look. Prices are good but you have to factor in the conversion rate and shipping. Most of the time its still cheaper than buying locally.

[brad]

I'm hoping someone can give me a part no. or advice.
I need to replace the rear shocks on my 2009 Passat TDI sedan. In Aust it appears that all i can find are Bilstien at a ridiculous price.
Is there any other brands or a part no. for the Bilstein so I can purchase OS?

Cheers

koni partno should be 8040-1352 (check for yourself).

I'm not sure what you mean by ridiculous...

$325
Koni Stoßdämpfer Sport Gelb Hinterachse Hinten 2X 8040 1352SPORT | eBay

$360
Koni Yellow Pair VW Passat 06 08 Rear Shock Strut | eBay

If the rears are gone then the fronts not far behind

$900
Koni Sport Front Rear SET 4 Shocks Struts Passat 06 08 | eBay

OEM spec Bilsteins = $250/pr
KYB excel-G = 220/pr
bilstein Yellows = $450

Try eurocarparts.com they have OEM spec sachs & bilstein for about AUD100 plus shipping (no idea what they charge).

Micksgarage.com charge $24.50 delivery they have OEM spec boge ($250) , sachs, meyle ($110), optimal ($110) & kyb

Personally, I'd go with the Koni Sport Yellows if you intend to keep the car a few years.

[BrettD]

Ok so I checked ECS, wh ywouldnt i pick one of these?

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The JOM or FK?

[brad]

I don't know anything about either of them.

They'll probably come in at about AUD1k