MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Husy on May 24, 2026, 12:19:55 pm

Title: Mk5 Golf GTI Rear Shock Replacement – Best OEM Feel Without Dealer Prices?
Post by: Husy on May 24, 2026, 12:19:55 pm

Hi all, looking for some advice on rear shocks for my MK5 GTI 2008 (BWA). I need to replace both rear shocks and want to keep the OEM ride feel and quality without paying dealership prices. Any recommendations on brands/models that are closest to factory spec? Cheers.

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Rear Shock Replacement – Best OEM Feel Without Dealer Prices?
Post by: GVK on May 24, 2026, 08:19:08 pm

Look on sites such as Autodoc for Sachs dampers (oe supplier)

Title: Re: Mk5 Golf GTI Rear Shock Replacement – Best OEM Feel Without Dealer Prices?
Post by: Jons1001 on May 25, 2026, 01:44:16 am

As above. I bought these from Autodoc a few months back and no issues. Part number 310950.