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 ·
VW Golf GTI suspension & chassis
103 suspension & chassis for the Mk8 VW Golf GTI (2.0T (EA888 Evo4)) from 18 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 Mk8 Golf GTI (2.0T) category. Confirm engine, drivetrain and model year on the retailer page before ordering.
Brands on this page: ECS (32), 034Motorsport (17), Neuspeed (9), Racingline (8), Verkline (8), Air Lift (7), Powerflex Black Series (4), H&R (3), Integrated Engineering (3), APR (2), CTS (2), SuperPro (2), Doorbusters (1), Enthusiast Bundles (1), Genuine Volkswagen Audi (1), Morimoto (1), Powerflex (1), Schwaben (1).
Bushings (27)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-0043
Stainless Steel Subframe Locking Collar Upgrade Kit
Eliminate clunks and increase chassis rigidity for improved handling performance
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-1029/35
Street Density Strut Mount & Bearing Bundle
Available in 60 or 70 durometer rubber for enhanced performance and long-lasting durability, engineered to deliver strength without compromising comfort.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-1035
Street Density Strut Mount & Bearing Bundle - 60D
Manufactured from 60 durometer rubber for increased performance and durability, without sacrificing comfort
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-601-1029
Street Density Strut Mount & Bearing Bundle - 70D
Manufactured from 70 durometer rubber for increased performance and durability, without sacrificing comfort
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!
CTS · Part no. CTS-DB-EVO-65D
Dogbone Mount Upgrade Kit
A complete performance replacement for the factory rubber dogbone mounts.
ECS · Part no. 029882LA01
Choose-Your-Size - Billet Front Sway Bar Mounting Kit
Enhance your front sway bar performance with our Billet and Polyurethane sway bar mounting solution
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. 026361ECS01-04KT
ECS Rear Subframe Locking Collar Kit
Keep your rear subframe locked down and properly aligned with our in-house engineered locking collar kit
ECS · Part no. 008083LA01
Front Control Arm Monoball Bushing Set - Rear Position
Eliminate deflection caused by the stock rubber bushings for improved cornering ability, accel and decel response
ECS · Part no. 008692ECS02-02KT
Front Polyurethane Control Arm Bushing Kit - With Hardware
Engage the road with precision, confidence and reliability with our ECS Poly Control Arm Bushing Kit!
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. 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. PFF85-501GSTX2
Street Series Adjustable Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushings - Front Position
Easily add stiffness and adjustability for the street. Adds up to 0.5 ° of camber adjustment.
Powerflex Black Series · Part no. PFF85-501GBX2
Black Series Adjustable Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushings - Front Position
Easily add stiffness and adjustability for the track. Adds up to 0.5 ° of camber adjustment.
Powerflex Black Series · Part no. PFF85-802X2
Performance Front Control Arm Rear Bushings - Street
Fixed position urethane rear control arm bushings reduce flex
Powerflex Black Series · Part no. PFF85-501BX2
Race Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings - Front Position
Improves handling and control, upgrade to a more engaging driving experience
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-068
Rear Lower Control Arm & Knuckle Monoball Inserts - FWD
Helps maintain proper suspension geometry for improved handling and less rear steer feeling
Sway Bars (25)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-402-1008
25mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
2-Way Adjustable for optimum performance. 25.4mm
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-Z063
Sway Bar Teflon Bushing Rebuild & Upgrade Kit - 23.8mm MQB/MQB Evo Front Pair
Replacement Bushing Set for 034-402-1009
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-0007R
CTS Turbo Rear Sway Bar
Designed to provide unparalleled control and versatility to suit your driving needs.
ECS · Part no. 015134ECS01-01KT
Adjustable Front & Rear Sway Bar End Link Kit
A must have for lowered suspensions or as a heavy duty OE-replacements
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!
ECS · Part no. 004293LB02
MQB FWD Adjustable Sway Bar Upgrade Kit - Front (25mm) & Rear (25mm)
Reduce body roll and enhance handling with our complete front & rear sway bar package
ECS · Part no. 004242LB01KT
MQB Sway Bar Upgrade Kit - Rear - 25mm
Reduce body roll and enhance handling!
H&R · Part no. 72788-2
Performance Front & Rear Sway Bar Kit
Kit includes 28mm front adjustable bar & 26mm rear, non-adjustable performance bar
H&R · Part no. 72788
Performance Front & Rear Sway Bar Kit
Kit includes 26mm front adjustable bar & 24mm rear, non-adjustable performance bar
Integrated Engineering · Part no. IESUCI12
IE Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links - Extreme (4"+ Drop)
Provides tight, responsive handling for any ride height from stock to slammed
Integrated Engineering · Part no. IESUCI10
IE Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links - Standard (0–4" Drop)
Provides tight, responsive handling for any ride height from stock to slammed
Neuspeed · Part no. 15.02.25.5
Front Sway Bar - 25mm
Adjustable front sway bar
Neuspeed · Part no. 32.10.93
Front Sway Bar End Links
Aluminum Link that provide direct transition of suspension movement to the anti-roll bar.
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. VWR420001
Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links - Pair (200mm Length)
If you’ve lowered your car, Racingline Adjustable Drop Links are an essential upgrade
Racingline · Part no. VWR420000
Adjustable Front Sway Bar End Links - Pair (250mm Length)
If you’ve lowered your car, Racingline Adjustable Drop Links are an essential upgrade
Racingline · Part no. VWR420000KT
RacingLine Adjustable Front & Rear Sway Bar End Links
Racingline · Part no. VWR520000
RacingLine Adjustable Rear Sway Bar End Links
Race-proven design to replace the failure-prone OEM links
Verkline · Part no. ELA-053
Adjustable Rear Sway Bar End Links - Pair
Eliminate slop and increase corning response!
Reinforcement (18)
Doorbusters · Part no. 020825ECS01DBKT2
MK7/MK8 Rear Stress Bar Kit - Stage 2 - With Billet Aluminum Tunnel Brace Kit - Front & Rear - Black Anodized
Add substantial resistance to chassis flex for improved handling. No cutting or drilling required!
Retailer fitment note: Minor trimming of the carpet is necessary for installation. See our Installation Guide for details.
ECS · Part no. 018914LA01-01
Billet Aluminum Tunnel Brace - Front - Black Anodized
Replace your OEM stamped steel brace with our heavy-duty solid aluminum tunnel brace!
ECS · Part no. 018914LA01-02
Billet Aluminum Tunnel Brace - Front - Red Anodized
Replace your OEM stamped steel brace with our heavy-duty solid aluminum tunnel brace!
ECS · Part no. 018928LA01-01
Billet Aluminum Tunnel Brace - Rear - Black Anodized
Replace your OEM stamped steel brace with our heavy-duty solid aluminum tunnel brace!
ECS · Part no. 018928LA01-02
Billet Aluminum Tunnel Brace - Rear - Red Anodized
Replace your OEM stamped steel brace with our heavy-duty solid aluminum tunnel brace!
ECS · Part no. 018914LA01-01KT
Billet Aluminum Tunnel Brace Kit - Front & Rear - Black Anodized
Replace your OEM stamped steel tunnel braces with our heavy-duty solid aluminum tunnel brace set!
ECS · Part no. 018914LA01-02KT
Billet Aluminum Tunnel Brace Kit - Front & Rear - Red Anodized
Replace your OEM stamped steel tunnel braces with our heavy-duty solid aluminum tunnel brace set!
ECS · Part no. 024724ECS01KT
MK7/MK8 Front Strut Tower Bar - Stage 1
Provides additional support to the strut towers to reduce body flex and to enhance your driving experience
ECS · Part no. 024780ECS02KT
MK7/MK8 Rear Lower Stress Bar Add-On Kit - Stage 2
Upgrade kit to add lower stress bars, brackets and hardware to ECS Stage 1 Upper Stress Bar Kit
Retailer fitment note: For use with ECS Tuning Stage 1 Upper Stress Bar only Minor trimming of the carpet is necessary for installation. See our Installation Guide for details.
ECS · Part no. 024780ECS03KT
MK7/MK8 Rear Stress Bar Kit - Stage 2
Add substantial resistance to chassis flex for improved handling. No cutting or drilling required!
Retailer fitment note: Minor trimming of the carpet is necessary for installation. See our Installation Guide for details.
ECS · Part no. 024780ECS01KT
MK7/MK8 Rear Upper Stress Bar Kit - Stage 1
Add substantial resistance to flex for improved handling and lessen chassis creaks
Retailer fitment note: Minor trimming of the carpet is necessary for installation. See our Installation Guide for details.
ECS · Part no. 020825ECS01-01
Rear Chassis Brace Set - Wrinkle Black Powdercoat
Triangulate the rear of your chassis with our bolt-in rear chassis braces!
ECS · Part no. 020825ECS01-02
Rear Chassis Brace Set - Wrinkle Red Powdercoat
Triangulate the rear of your chassis with our bolt-in rear chassis braces!
Enthusiast Bundles · Part no. 020825ECS01EBKT
MK7/MK8 Rear Stress Bar Kit - Stage 2 & Billet Aluminum Tunnel Brace Kit - Front & Rear - Black Anodized
Add substantial resistance to chassis flex for improved handling. No cutting or drilling required!
Retailer fitment note: Minor trimming of the carpet is necessary for installation. See our Installation Guide for details.
Racingline · Part no. VWR810004
Billet Underbody Tunnel Brace - Center
Improve rigidity to help refine handling, while increasing clearance for larger diameter exhaust systems
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. VWR81G700
Racingline Carbon Fiber Rear Body Brace
Sharpen up your handling response!
Verkline · Part no. WAS-570
Lightweight Tubular Front Subframe - MQB
Increases chassis rigidity for improved handling performance and eliminates subframe shifting
Control Arms (13)
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-407-1008
034Motorsport Adjustable Rear Toe Links
Make alignment changes for optimal track performance or even tire wear easier than ever.
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-401-1053
Adjustable Rear Upper Control Arms - Density Line
Updated Billet aluminum constructed, black anodized control arms
034Motorsport · Part no. 034-401-1077
Dynamic+ RCO Control Arms
Provide an additional 0.5 degrees of caster and allow for approximately 1.2 degrees of increased negative camber adjustment
ECS · Part no. 008692ECS01-02KT
Performance Front Control Arm Kit - With ECS Polyurethane Bushings - With Hardware
Engage the road with precision, confidence and reliability with our ECS Poly Control Arm Bushing Kit!
ECS · Part no. 008692ECS01-01KT
Performance Front Control Arm Kit - With ECS Polyurethane Bushings - Without Hardware
Engage the road with precision, confidence and reliability with our ECS Poly Control Arm Bushing Kit!
ECS · Part no. 008083LA03
Pre-Assembled Front Control Arms - With ECS Monoball Bushings
Eliminate deflection caused by the stock rubber bushings for improved cornering ability, accel and decel response
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
Morimoto · Part no. LED152
4-Wire XBT RGB Bluetooth Controller
Easily control all of your RGB LED's from one place!
Verkline · Part no. WAS-016
Adjustable Tubular Front Race Control Arms
Provides increased stiffness and extra adjustment over factory control arms
Verkline · Part no. WAS-017
Adjustable Tubular Front Race Control Arms - With Modified Kinematics
Provides increased stiffness and extra adjustment over factory control arms
Retailer fitment note: Only for use with Verkline Tubular Front Subframe
Verkline · Part no. WAS-578
Full Subframe + Wishbones Kit - FWD
Sold for off-road, track and racing applications only.
Verkline · Part no. WAS-576
Full Wishbone Kit
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!
Camber Kits (8)
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!
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
Schwaben · Part no. 010891SCH01AKT
Schwaben Wheel Mount Kit & Magnetic Caster/Camber Gauge
Perform your own caster and camber adjustments with this professional kit
Air Suspension (7)
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. 58547
Air Lift Performance Series Double Bellow Rear Bag 58547 - Priced Each
Airlift Replacement Air Bag
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!
Strut Bars (3)
Neuspeed · Part no. 35.10.69
Front Upper Strut Tie-Bar - Black
An upgrade that you can feel AND see! No cutting or drilling required.
Neuspeed · Part no. 35.10.69B
Front Upper Strut Tie-Bar - Blue
An upgrade that you can feel AND see! No cutting or drilling required.
Neuspeed · Part no. 35.10.69R
Front Upper Strut Tie-Bar - Red
An upgrade that you can feel AND see! No cutting or drilling required.
Lowering Module (1)
H&R · Part no. 93068-1
EBM Electronic Bypass Module
Eliminate fault codes when upgrading suspension
Springs (1)
Integrated Engineering · Part no. IEBUCI2
IE Apex Suspension Kit For VW MK8 GTI & MK7 GTI
Includes Lowering Springs, and Front & Rear Sway Bars With End Links!
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