Best place to buy: Strut top bearings, rear shock mounts?

[s4mmie]

As the title, ordering my KW's and need to get the strut top assemblies and top rear shock mounts to replace at the same time. Where's the best place to get them? VW? Are there better aftermarket alternatives or should I stick with the OEM parts?

Anything else I should replace while I'm there? (Apart from LCA bushes)

[gotboost?]

I ordered mine from DBC Performance in the US. Just under $150 express shipped for:
2x Strut Mounts
2x Uprated SKF Strut Bearings

From all reports, it's the same as what's on the Golf Mk V.
According to my research, the SKF bearings are a lot better than the OEM ones.

[s4mmie]

Cool, any part numbers?

Did you need to put shorter drop links in when you changed to coilovers?
I'm not sure if the KW's move the drop link mounting accordingly...

[Spec83]

I didn't need shorter drop links with my KW v1's...

The GTI and ordinary Polo coilies are different part numbers, I understand the drop link mount is slightly different.

[gotboost?]

Ok, so do NOT get the Golf MkV strut mounts. Just get the bearings. I don't have a part number, but they're super easy to find on the DBC Performance website.

I'd recommend the shorter drop links.

My FK kit came with them, but if you want, I've got a spare pair that I'd bought, not knowing it came with them.

Yours for $30 :D

[Blitzen]

Get them here.

VW Polo 2005-2009 (9N3) Front Suspension (http://www.vwspares.co.uk/polo_9n3_suspension.php).

[Bflat]

Just ordered myself some new ones :)

[s4mmie]

Sweet, thanks Blitzen.
Looks like the HD/Sports ones are the way to go.

[Bflat]

Sweet, thanks Blitzen.
Looks like the HD/Sports ones are the way to go.

They're the ones i picked up

[s4mmie]

Hmmm, received this reply from AVS --



Due to problems exporting goods we are not currently able to supply you, and have made a full refund to your card.

Sorry for any inconvenience this delay has caused you.


Sucks a bit.. any other good suppliers?

[Redliner]

Hmmm, received this reply from AVS --





Sucks a bit.. any other good suppliers?

Sucks alot.
I ordered mine from there last Wednesday. They haven't replied to me yet.
When did you order your parts?

[Redliner]

What about these? Are these adjustable?
VW Polo Gti Top Mounts | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Polo-Gti-Top-Mounts-/271061413898?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1c84f00a)

[noone]

No brand... Wonder if they'd be made by someone reputable.

[Redliner]

Found this site:
GSF Car Parts (http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/steering-suspension/shocks-components/suspension-strut-support-mount)

Sam, how long was it before AVS told you that they couldn't ship?

[s4mmie]

I ordered them at the start of the month and they emailed me a day ago, pretty slack.
Let me know how you go, if yours ship they may have stuffed up my order somehow.


If I can't find a supplier by the time my suspension gets here I'll just order them from VW.

[h100vw]

Polo 9N 02-09 > VW Polo > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VAG Specialists (http://www.psituning.com/section.php/736/1/polo_9n_02_09)

PolyBush Polyurethane Top Mounts (Pair) - Golf Mk4 etc + Lupo/Polo 6N/2 > Suspension > Golf Mk4 1998-2004 > VW Golf > VAG Specialists > PSI Tuning - VAG Specialists (http://www.psituning.com/product.php/20097/polybush_polyurethane_top_mounts__pair____golf_mk4 _etc___lupo_polo_6n_2)

Not stripped a Polo myself so can't say if these fit?

Gavin

[noone]

Really odd. Anyone tried emailing Awesome GTI? They've been helpful in the past.

[s4mmie]

Thanks Gavin, the 6N mounts look a little different to the 9N.
I've shot AwesomeGTI an email, see how they go.

[h100vw]

Thanks Gavin, the 6N mounts look a little different to the 9N.
I've shot AwesomeGTI an email, see how they go.

I looked it up on ETKA they are heaps different, back to the drawing board.

[Redliner]

GSF car parts stock them.
Put int the details for the polo mk4 200x in the side then look up "Suspension Strut Support Mount products" and also
"Suspension Strut Mount Bearing products"

Link again:
GSF Car Parts (http://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/steering-suspension/shocks-components/suspension-strut-support-mount)

[Redliner]

I ordered them at the start of the month and they emailed me a day ago, pretty slack.
Let me know how you go, if yours ship they may have stuffed up my order somehow.


If I can't find a supplier by the time my suspension gets here I'll just order them from VW.

Hey Sam.
I just checked the AVS website after logging in to check the status of my order.
It has come up as dispatched:
19/09/2012 Pending
19/09/2012 Processed
24/09/2012 Dispatched Sent by Parcel Forcel Global Priority

[s4mmie]

wtf... oh well, I just ordered replacements from VW, they'll be here for me to get it all fitted on the w/e :)
Be interested to see what the difference is between the 'HD' mounts and the standard.