Official Lowered B7 Passat Thread

Since entering the Passat realm, I have been seeing many questions pertaining to lowering (coilovers, springs, and air). To help consolidate everything to one location, This thread will be spot for information, photos, and questions regarding lowering the B7 (NMS) platform.

Currently, there are not many, if any, companies that are manufacturing B7 Passat specific coilovers, springs, or air kits. But it has been confirmed that kits for the MkV and MkVI platforms (with independent rear suspension) will be a direct fit.

That being said, here is a comprehensive list of suspension components. This also includes replacement bolts, mounts, and bearings. If I am missing something, feel free to PM me and I will add it to this thread.

Please, refrain from quoting full images and videos. Image quotes tend to clutter a thread.

*Disclaimer*

- All listings below are for a 2008 Jetta. Please check what is needed for your vehicle before making any purchases.

- CLICK HERE for the Koni Coilover DIY. This thread is useful for all coilover and spring installations, regardless of brands, with some very minor differences.
- CLICK HERE for the sister thread, The Official MkV Golf/Jetta Aftermarket Intake Guide.
- CLICK HERE for the sister thread, The Official MkV Golf/Jetta Aftermarket Engine/Transmission Mount Guide. :thumbup:
- CLICK HERE for the FK Coilover review thread.

OEM Components

When replacing suspension components, there are several items that can be replaced. The most common is the front upper strut mount and bearing. If you are reusing the OEM struts, then replacing the nuts are an option. Most coilover companies include the nuts. If you want to replace all components, then here they are:

- Front Upper Strut Mount Bearing: 6N0-412-249-C (MSRP $10.50 each)
- Front Upper Strut Mount: 1K0-412-331-B (MSRP $59.50 each)
- Front Upper Strut Nut: N-910-216-01 (MSRP $2.80 each)
- Front Upper Strut Mount Bolts (three per side): N-101-277-07 (MSRP $1.50 each)
- Front Lower Strut Pinch Bolt: N-909-548-02 (MSRP $3.00 each)
- Front Lower Strut Pinch Bolt Nut: N-101-064-02 (MSRP $0.90 each)
- Rear Upper Shock Nut: N-103-041-02 (MSRP $0.90 each)

Lowering Springs

- FK High Tec Sport Springs
- H&R Spring Product Line and Application Guide
- NEUSPEED Spring Kit Race
- NEUSPEED Spring Kit Sport
- Eibach PRO-KIT Performance Springs
- Eibach SPORTLINE Kit
- VWR Sport Springs

Coilovers

- Megan Racing Euro-Street Series
- Koni Coilover Kit
- FK Streetline
- FK Highsport
- FK Silverline
- FK Konigsport
- FK Silverline X
- KW Variant 1 inox-line – Perfect Street Performance
- KW Variant 2 inox-line – Perfect Street Performance
- KW Variant 3 inox-line – Perfect Street Performance
- KW clubsport – Coilovers for race track and road
- KW street comfort
- KW competition 2-way adjustable
- KW competition 3-way adjustable
- H&R Coilover Product Line and Application Guide
- ST Suspensions Coilover Kit
- BC Coilover Product Line and Application Guide
- Raceland Coilover Kit
- Raceland Ultimo Coilover Kit
- Rokkor Coilover Kit
- V-Maxx Coilovers
- Bilstein Performance Coilovers
- Eibach PRO-STREET Coil-Over Kit
- Eibach MULTI-PRO-R1 Coil-Over Kit
- Eibach MULTI-PRO-R2 Coil-Over Kit
- KSport Rally Spec AR Damper System
- KSport Version RR Damper System
- 8380 Tuning Street+ Coils
- VWR StreetSport and StreetSport Plus Coilover Systems
- HPA SHS Coilovers