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Koni 8745-1029 ‘Special Active (red)’ front struts for Volkswagen MKIV - $300 (Baker)
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2x FRONT struts (they’re symmetrical, same left and right) + nylon bump stop washers + top nut (full original kit contents)
Made in Holland!
These are ‘new-other’ – I installed them in my project-mobile which was on jackstands for many months - before deciding to switch up the front suspension to that of the Audi TT. So, I installed them but then removed them as I needed the slightly-different Audi struts. They have ZERO driving miles (never were set on the ground even), and no harm / abuse / damage of any kind except for some very light paint scratches for installing into the knuckles (see pics). They were merely built up with springs, installed onto car, removed, and then disassembled. There is no damage of any kind – so they will be functionally like NEW.
Page for this exact strut:
https://shop.koni-na.com/products/8745-1029?srsltid=AfmBOoorDVTP1n97vNKNv7KXuV-kePB-w4DchYNJIxLwE7hNXXHvJh8V
Some info about Koni Special (red) – an amazing and variably-sensitive strut that shines on rough roads and highway alike.
https://shop.koni-na.com/producttechnologies/car/special-active
In case you’re wondering, I got the following data from Koni engineering:
8745 1029
Tested @.33m/s (13in/sec)
Compression – 350N
Rebound – 1900N
Tested @.13m/s (5in/sec)
Compression – 240N
Rebound – 950N
If you're interested in getting matching rear shocks, those are Koni 8045-1083.
MSRP is $236.10 each ($472.20 for the pair) - save some serious cash here on a pair of upgraded robust and long-lasting struts!
I live in the Baker hood of Denver – come ‘get em. Note I’m also listing some other VW / Audi front end parts.