European Car Suspension Upgrades: Your Daily-Driver Guide
Explore European car suspension upgrades for daily driving: springs, shocks, and sway bars. Make informed decisions for handling and ride quality.
By Lee Shahin ·
2017-2020 Audi RS3 suspension & chassis
108 suspension & chassis for the 8V 2017-2020 Audi RS3 (2.5T inline-five) from 21 brands. Sway bars, control arms, bushings, strut braces, dampers and alignment parts.
Before you order
- Confirm drivetrain and model-year range on the retailer page.
- Alignment should be checked after suspension parts are changed.
- Listings are read from the retailer's 8V RS 3 (2.5T, quattro) category. Confirm engine, drivetrain and model year on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: 034Motorsport (28), ECS (12), Whiteline (9), Verkline (8), Neuspeed (7), Racingline (7), Air Lift (6), SuperPro (6), APR (4), Emmanuele Design (3), H&R (3), Powerflex Black Series (3), Black Forest Industries (2), CTS (2), Powerflex (2), GODSPEED (1), Genuine Volkswagen Audi (1), Morimoto (1), SPC (1), Schwaben (1), iSWEEP (1).
Sway Bars (37)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-1015
24mm Solid Rear Sway Bar Upgrade - Adjustable
2-way adjustable solid performance bar - drastically reduce body roll and understeer without sacrificing ride quality!
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-Z017
Adjustable Front Sway Bar Rebuild Kit
034Motorsport is proud to offer a rebuild kit for their Adjustable MQB Solid Front Sway Bar!
Retailer fitment note: *To be used with MQB adjustable front sway bar kit: 034-402-1009
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-1009
Adjustable Solid Front Sway Bar - 23.8mm
Solid, 2-way adjustable front sway bar
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-4026
Dynamic+ Billet Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links
Replace your flimsy, imprecise OEM sway bar end links - Designed to improve handling, road feel, and steering response!
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-4027
Dynamic+ Billet Adjustable Rear Sway Bar End Links
Replace your flimsy, imprecise OEM sway bar end links - Designed to improve handling, road feel, and steering response!
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-4002
Motorsport Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links
Replace your flimsy, sloppy OEM sway bar end links with these performance engineered adjustable spherical endlinks
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-Z035
Rebuild Kit End Links Rear MQB Motorsport
These parts are a direct replacement for the spherical bearings and circlips that are supplied with brand new endlinks.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-Z051
Rebuild Kit for Dynamic+ Billet Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Link Kit, Volkswagen & Audi PQ35, MQB, and MQB EVO
This rebuild kit contains new Dynamic+ Rod Ends, Jamb Nuts, Anti-Seize, and accompanying nuts and washers.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-4019
Spherical Rear Sway Bar End Link - Pair
Direct drop-in upgrade for the plastic factory end links!
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-Z063
Sway Bar Teflon Bushing Rebuild & Upgrade Kit - 23.8mm MQB/MQB Evo Front Pair
Replacement Bushing Set for 034-402-1009
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-Z065
Sway Bar Teflon Bushing Rebuild & Upgrade Kit - 23.8mm Rear Pair
Replacement Bushing Set for 034-402-1015 & 034-402-1012
APR · Part no. MS100183
Roll-Control Front Sway Bar End Links - Ball Joint Style
Improves handling and response without sacrificing ride quality (street use) - Offering a great range of adjustability in both connection geometry and height!
APR · Part no. MS100182
Roll-Control Front Sway Bar End Links - Spherical Bearings
Improves handling and response through the use of replaceable spherical bearings (Race Use) - Offering a great range of adjustability in both connection geometry and height!
CTS · Part no. CTS-SUS-0009R
CTS Turbo Rear Adjustable Sway Bar
Designed to provide unparalleled control and versatility to suit your driving needs.
ECS · Part no. 002460ECS01A
Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links - Pair
A must have for lowered suspensions or as a heavy duty OE-replacement. Adjustable from 290mm - 340mm
ECS · Part no. 015134ECS01-KT
Adjustable Rear Sway Bar End Links - Pair
A must have for lowered suspensions or as a heavy duty OE-replacement. Adjustable from 65mm - 76mm
ECS · Part no. 004225LB02KT
MQB Adjustable Front Sway Bar Upgrade Package
Includes ECS Adjustable 28mm Sway Bar, ECS Adjustable End Links and a complete front subframe hardware kit
ECS · Part no. 004225LB01KT
MQB Adjustable Sway Bar Upgrade Kit - Front - 28mm
Reduce body roll and enhance handling!
Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD 8V RS RSB
Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Upgrade
Designed to function with the OEM front sway bar to rid your Audi of the factory under-steer - The three settings offer a stiffness increase from 56% to 113%!
H&R · Part no. 70810
Front Sway Bar - 27mm
Reduce body roll and increase handling with this adjustable front sway bar
H&R · Part no. 72810
H&R Sport Sway Bar Kit
Featuring a 27mm front and 25mm rear bar for a perfect balance of tight handling and control
H&R · Part no. 71810
Rear Sway Bar - 25mm
Reduce body roll and increase handling - Non-adjustable
Neuspeed · Part no. 15.02.25.6
Front Sway Bar - 25MM
2 hole adjustable front sway bar
Neuspeed · Part no. 32.10.92
Front Sway Bar End Links
Aluminum Link that provide direct transition of suspension movement to the anti-roll bar.
Neuspeed · Part no. 25.02.25.7
Rear Sway Bar - 25mm
2-hole adjustable sway bar - Reduce body roll while cornering and increase steering response!
Neuspeed · Part no. 32.10.91
Rear Sway Bar Link - Pair
High quality pair of performance drop links, essential for lowered cars
Racingline · Part no. VWR520000
RacingLine Adjustable Rear Sway Bar End Links
Race-proven design to replace the failure-prone OEM links
SuperPro · Part no. RC0085RZ-22KIT
22mm Heavy Duty 2 Position Blade Adjustable Sway Bar & Link Kit - Rear
Increases cornering capabilities with decreased body roll!
SuperPro · Part no. RC0085RZ-22
22mm Heavy Duty Adjustable Sway Bar - Rear
Increases cornering capabilities with decreased body roll!
SuperPro · Part no. RC0052FZ26
Front Sway Bar - 26mm
Adjustable front sway bar
Verkline · Part no. ELA-053
Adjustable Rear Sway Bar End Links - Pair
Eliminate slop and increase corning response!
Whiteline · Part no. BWF22Z
Adjustable Front Sway Bar - 26mm
Principally designed to reduce body roll or sway - More grip = Better handling!
Whiteline · Part no. BWR25Z
Adjustable Rear Sway Bar - 22mm
Principally designed to reduce body roll or sway - More grip = Better handling!
Whiteline · Part no. BWR25XZ
Adjustable Rear Sway Bar - 24mm
Principally designed to reduce body roll or sway - More grip = Better handling!
Whiteline · Part no. KLC202
Adjustable Rear Sway Bar - Link
High quality pair of adjustable drop links, essential for lowered cars
Whiteline · Part no. BWK019KT
Complete Sway Bar Vehicle Kit
Complete kit includes 26mm front sway bar, 24mm rear sway bar, high-quality end links, and mounting hardware - Activate More Grip!
Whiteline · Part no. W23180
Front Sway Bar End Links - Pair (320mm Length)
Fully threaded body that can be cut for adjusting to shorter sizes for more extreme drops
Bushings (28)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-0032KT
Billet Aluminum Rear Subframe Mount Insert & Stretch Bolt Kit
Maintain proper suspension geometry when cornering and reduce rear subframe movement. Includes stretch bolts.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-0032
Billet Aluminum Rear Subframe Mount Insert Kit
Maintain proper suspension geometry when cornering and reduce rear subframe movement
034Motorsport · Part no. 0346010028
MQB Front Subframe Locking Collar Upgrade Kit
Eliminate clunks and increase chassis rigidity for improved handling performance.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-Z008
Rear Subframe Mount Stretch Bolt Kit
We recommend using these new factory stretch bolts to install the 034Motorsport MQB Audi/Volkswagen AWD Rear Subframe Mount Insert Kit.
Retailer fitment note: Please Note: Only available for purchase and shipment within the United States
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-1033
Street Density Strut Mounts - 60 Durometer - Pair
Significantly increase lifespan and eliminate annoying squeaking - 30% stiffer than stock!
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-1034
Street Density Strut Mounts - 70 Durometer - Pair
Significantly increase lifespan and eliminate annoying squeaking - 50% stiffer than stock!
APR · Part no. SUS00030
Roll-Control Sway Bar - Front
Improve cornering performance by reducing vehicle body roll without greatly impacting comfort
APR · Part no. SUS00031
Roll-Control Sway Bar - Rear
Improve cornering performance by reducing vehicle body roll without greatly impacting comfort
Retailer fitment note: For vehicles with the larger haldex
Black Forest Industries · Part no. 81A407183G
Performance Front Control Arm Bushings - Pair
'RS3/TTRS style' solid rubber bushings - Offers increased road feel and response during spirited driving
CTS · Part no. CTS-DB-EVO-65D
Dogbone Mount Upgrade Kit
A complete performance replacement for the factory rubber dogbone mounts.
ECS · Part no. 015102ECS01
ECS Heavy Duty Front Strut Mount - Priced Each
Expect longer life with this Heavy Duty Corrosion Resistant upper Strut Mount - OE# 5Q0412331D, 5Q0412331E
ECS · Part no. 015102ECS01BKT
ECS Heavy Duty Front Strut Mounts - Pair
Expect longer life with this Heavy Duty Corrosion Resistant upper Strut Mount
ECS · Part no. 008692ECS02-01KT
Front Polyurethane Control Arm Bushing Kit - Without Hardware
Engage the road with precision, confidence and reliability with our ECS Poly Control Arm Bushing Kit!
ECS · Part no. 008395LA01
MQB Rear Trailing Arm Monoball Bushing Set
Eliminate deflection caused by the stock rubber bushings for improved cornering ability, accel and decel response
ECS · Part no. 019860ECS02-03KT
Polyurethane Rear Subframe Bushing Insert Kit
Enhance driving dynamics and power transfer with a locked down rear subframe
ECS · Part no. 017697ECS01-04
Rear Lower Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings - Outboard Set
Engage the road with precision, confidence and reliability with our ECS Poly Control Arm Bushings!
Retailer fitment note: Mounts rear lower control arms to spindles
ECS · Part no. 017697ECS01-02
Rear Upper Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings - Set of Four
Engage the road with precision, confidence and reliability with our ECS Poly Control Arm Bushings!
Genuine Volkswagen Audi · Part no. 008395LA01
MQB Rear Trailing Arm Monoball Bushing And Rear Trailing Arm Installation Hardware Kit
Replacement hardware that is recommended to be replaced when servicing your trailing arms. Kit includes hardware for both sides.
Neuspeed · Part no. 53.7659
Front Upper Strut Mount & Bearing Kit
Front replacement Upper Strut Mount and Bearing kit - recommended when installing new shocks or springs.
Powerflex · Part no. PFR85-827
Rear Subframe Mount Front Bushings - Street
A more planted subframe means a more planted rear end and better handling.
Powerflex · Part no. PFR85-828
Rear Subframe Mount Rear Bushings - Street
A more planted subframe means a more planted rear end and better handling.
Powerflex Black Series · Part no. PFR85-827BLK
Rear Subframe Mount Front Bushings - Race
A more planted subframe means a more planted rear end and better handling.
Powerflex Black Series · Part no. PFR85-828BLK
Rear Subframe Mount Rear Bushings - Race
A more planted subframe means a more planted rear end and better handling.
Powerflex Black Series · Part no. PFR85-513G
Rear Upper Wishbone Outer Bushings - Camber Adjustable
Offer up to +/- 1.0° of on-car camber adjustment which can help maximize the tire’s effective contact patch
Racingline · Part no. VWR502000
RacingLine Rear Subframe Insert Kit
Limits rear subframe movement for greatly improved responses from rear suspension and differential!
SuperPro · Part no. WPGREASE
Bushing Grease Pouch - Priced Each
Properly lubricate your SuperPro polyurethane bushings
SuperPro · Part no. WPTUBSIL
Special Silicone Grease
Properly lubricate your SuperPro polyurethane bushings - 500 grams
Verkline · Part no. ELA-062
Rear Lower Control Arm & Knuckle Monoball Inserts - AWD
Helps maintain proper suspension geometry for improved handling and less rear steer feeling
Control Arms (17)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-401-1053
Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms - Density Line
Updated Billet aluminum constructed, black anodized control arms
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-401-1022
Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms - Motorsport
Billet aluminum constructed black anodized control arms
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-407-1000
Density Line Adjustable Rear Toe Links
Improved handling, reduced bushing deflection, and precise toe adjustment!
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-401-1077
Dynamic+ RCO Control Arms
Provide an additional 0.5 degrees of caster and allow for approximately 1.2 degrees of increased negative camber adjustment
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-407-1003
Motorsport Line Adjustable Rear Toe Links
Facilitate simple and precise toe adjustments, making alignment changes for optimal track performance or even tire wear easier than ever!
Black Forest Industries · Part no. SBFIMK7CAP-R-B
Performance Front Control Arm Kit
Featuring RS3/TTRS style solid rubber bushings offering increased road feel and response during spirited driving - Includes ball joints.
ECS · Part no. 017697ECS02KT
Rear Upper Control Arms With ECS Polyurethane Bushings - Pair
Pre-installed ECS Poly Bushings help reduce suspension deflection and improve durability while easing install
GODSPEED · Part no. AK-270
Adjustable Rear Toe Arms
Dial in the perfect alignment with adjustable toe arms.
Morimoto · Part no. LED152
4-Wire XBT RGB Bluetooth Controller
Easily control all of your RGB LED's from one place!
Racingline · Part no. VWR501000
Adjustable Rear Toe Links
A direct replacement for the stock stamped steel and softly-bushed factory arms that allows for toe adjustment
SPC · Part no. 81335KT
Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms
Forged steel arms to adjust up to 3 degrees of rear camber!
SuperPro · Part no. TRC1070
Front Control Arm Lower Assembly Kit
The SuperPro front lower control arm kit has been designed to be an easy repair solution.
Verkline · Part no. TRS-008
Adjustable Monoball Rear Toe Links
Offers precise toe angle adjustment for improved handling
Verkline · Part no. WAS-579
Full Subframe + Wishbones Kit - AWD
Sold for off-road, track and racing applications only.
Verkline · Part no. WAS-048
Rear Fully Adjustable Monoball Control Arms - Pair
Save tire wear with +/- 4 degrees of adjustment and improve handling!
Whiteline · Part no. WA302L
Front Lower Control Arm - Left
Restore your ride quality!
Whiteline · Part no. WA302R
Front Lower Control Arm - Right
Restore your ride quality!
Camber Kits (10)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-1013
Dynamic+ Camber Mounts - Pair
Engineered to significantly improve handling performance on your VW or Audi
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-1023
Dynamic+ Camster Mounts - Pair
Improve handling performance with an additional 1.5 degrees of negative camber and 1.0 degree of additional caster
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-1030
Dynamic+ Caster Mount - Pair
Provides 1.6 degrees of additional caster at each of the front wheels to improve mid-corner grip.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-401-4013
Dynamic+ RCO - Camber And Roll Center Adjusting Ball Joints
Provides an additional negative 1.2° of camber at the front wheels!
Retailer fitment note: The brake rotor dust/heat shield must be removed for proper fitment.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-Z015
Rebuild Kit, Dynamic+ Caster/Camster/Camber Mount Pairs, Volkswagen & Audi MQB And MQB EVO
The Rebuild Kit for the Dynamic+ Caster/Camster/Camber Mounts includes everything you need to rebuild your 034Motorsport Dynamic+ Caster, Camster, or Camber Mount Pair. The rebuild kit includes new Dynamic+ Strut Mount B
Neuspeed · Part no. 53.10.07
Billet BiAXIS Upper Front Strut Mount
Additional fixed caster + adjustable camber
Neuspeed · Part no. 53.10.07BK
Billet BiAXIS Upper Front Strut Mount - With Replacement OE Strut Bearing
Additional fixed caster + adjustable camber
Racingline · Part no. VWR501001
Adjustable Camber Rear Control Arms
Ultra-stiff replacements to allow you to easily and precisely set the rear camber correctly
Schwaben · Part no. 010891SCH01AKT
Schwaben Wheel Mount Kit & Magnetic Caster/Camber Gauge
Perform your own caster and camber adjustments with this professional kit
Whiteline · Part no. KCA472
Roll Center / Bump Steer Correction Kit
Designed to correct roll-centre geometry using specially engineered ball-joints - A must for lowered vehicles!
Reinforcement (7)
Racingline · Part no. VWR810005
Billet Underbody Tunnel Brace - Rear
Improve rigidity to help refine handling, while increasing clearance for larger diameter exhaust systems
Racingline · Part no. VWR8130S3
Carbon Fiber Rear Brace
Tighten up your dynamic responses.
Racingline · Part no. VWR8130S3-SEDAN
Racingline Carbon Fiber Rear Body Brace
Sharpen up your handling response!
Retailer fitment note: For sedan models only
Verkline · Part no. WAS-570
Lightweight Tubular Front Subframe - MQB
Increases chassis rigidity for improved handling performance and eliminates subframe shifting
Verkline · Part no. WAS-561
Lightweight Tubular Rear Subframe - AWD - Drag
Increases chassis rigidity for improved handling performance and eliminates subframe shifting. For those looking for a maximum lightweight solution for the rear subframe.
Verkline · Part no. WAS-564
Lightweight Tubular Rear Subframe - AWD - Track
Increases chassis rigidity for improved handling performance and eliminates subframe shifting
iSWEEP · Part no. ISCCFBR-G7
Center Floor Rear Brace
Steel powder coated brace to increase chassis rigidity, giving increased sense of vehicle stability
Air Suspension (6)
Air Lift · Part no. 27791
Air Lift Performance 3H 1/4" Air Management Starter Kit
Includes 2.5 Gallon Aluminum Air Tank, 444C Compressor, Fitting Kit, Valve Block and, Controller.
Air Lift · Part no. 27680
Air Lift Performance 3P Digital Air Management
The most advanced pressure based control with 1/4" manifold
Air Lift · Part no. 78522/MK7
Build-Your-Own Air Lift Performance Kit - 1/4" Lines
Choose your struts, management, tank option and more
Air Lift · Part no. 78522/MK73/8
Build-Your-Own Air Lift Performance Kit - 3/8" Lines
Choose your struts, management, tank option and more
Air Lift · Part no. 78522
Performance Front Air Ride Kit
Get up to a 4.8" drop!
Air Lift · Part no. 78664
Rear Performance Air Ride Kit
Get up to a 5" drop!
Springs (3)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-404-Z001
Dynamic+ Coil Spring Sleeves - Pair
These coil spring sleeves are from high-durometer rubber to withstand up to 2,000 pounds of load.
Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD 8VRS STG1
8V RS3 Stage 1 Suspension Package
Start off your suspension upgrades on the right foot with the EMD Auto stage 1 suspension package!
Emmanuele Design · Part no. EMD 8VRS STG2
8V RS3 Stage 2 Suspension Package
Start off your suspension upgrades on the right foot with the EMD Auto stage 2 suspension package!
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