Etka request - D3 Front Suspension

Sir WIll · #1 29th April 2014, 05:42 PM

Any have the picture they can post?

I need to confirm the part for the top two suspension arms for the front on a 2003 4.2 Quattro.

Thanks in advance

snapdragon · #2 29th April 2014, 06:14 PM

This is an extraction of the official EKTA.
http://www.partscats.info/audi/en/?i...ent_id=1235340

Sir WIll · #3 29th April 2014, 06:14 PM

I have always liked you the most

Somerandomguy · #4 30th April 2014, 08:03 AM

Dont forget that Audi ones are made by either TRW or Lemförder so you can source them cheaper if needed (i ordered mine from mister auto who deliver from france if you are not in a hurry).

The top pinch bolt is likely to be seized, so be prepared for much hitting with hammer and drift if doing it yourself.

Sir WIll · #5 30th April 2014, 12:01 PM

Thanks guys.

Kit bought with the four top suspension arms and all the required bolts and fixings etc.

I will get my local garage to fit, current ones are a little work and knock over poor road surfaces etc.

Sir WIll · #6 9th May 2014, 10:39 AM

All changed and a lot better.

Had rattles and knocks from the front and "Squelching" also. Four arms and bolts were a little over £100 and the garage charged £110 to fit it all so really not that expensive a job to do.

98% better now, no knocks or rattles but still the odd occasional "Squelch" when cold.

jza8 · #7 9th May 2014, 05:00 PM

Good price for the kit! Where from?

Sir WIll · #8 9th May 2014, 05:53 PM

Looked all over and eBay and CarParts4Less were about £25 per arm.

M-A8 · #9 9th May 2014, 05:58 PM

A good advice for the future as its a bit to late now, speaking from the experience.
I got 18months ago a kit for this price from GSF and it lasted literally a year, then 6 months of Squelching trying to figure out WTF is that as wasn't expecting arms again, today got the confirmation that it arms needs changing again.
In my post about steering rack I'm making my mind now if to go with Meyle HD, TRW or the other recommended brand.
Worth spending extra 100quid for a piece of mind over at at least 2-3years.

Plus I don't drive a lot, don't drive to work either

Sir WIll · #10 9th May 2014, 06:00 PM

For the money I will see how it goes, perfectly happy currently with the results.

I appreciate what you say about paying a little more but certainly OEQ parts have been fine on all my Audis.