Hi I have a 2014 superb estate 170 Tdi 4x4. 120000 miles approx. I have a rear shock leaking and am going to replace all shocks at this time. I have a tow bar and do occasionally tow. What shocks would be recommended to maintain height and improve handling. Should I also replace springs ? Aim to keep the car for the long term as I really like it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. 
 

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16 hours ago, volcane said:

I have a 2014 superb estate 170 Tdi 4x4. 120000 miles approx. I have a rear shock leaking and am going to replace all shocks at this time. I have a tow bar and do occasionally tow. What shocks would be recommended to maintain height and improve handling. Should I also replace springs ? Aim to keep the car for the long term as I really like it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. 

 

According to the gknautomotive.com online catalogue, the Superb MK2 2.0TDI 170HP 4x4 Estate DSG Automatic Gearbox has the following front and rear springs:

 

Front Springs

1K0411105BP (1 red dot, 1 white dot, 1 red dot OR 2 orange dots, 1 white dot)

Sachs 997845

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1k0411105bp?search=OEN+1K0411105BP&supplier[0]=32

 

https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/56674/detail?targetType=cars&targetId=32789&typeNumber=32789&groups=188#@brc/brands:Car;targetType:cars/assem:SKODA%20SUPERB%20II%20Estate%20(3T5)%202.0%20TDI%204x4;targetType:cars;targetId:32789;typeNumber:32789/lnkparts:Coil%20Springs;targetType:cars;assemblyGroupId:100113;targetId:32789;typeNumber:32789;groups:188;brands:1;page:0/detail:56674;brandId:1;articleNo:56674;targetType:cars;targetId:32789;typeNumber:32789;groups:188

 

Rear Springs

1K0511115BL (1 white dot, 2 green dots)

Sachs 994783

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1k0511115bl?search=OEN+1K0511115BL&supplier[0]=32

 

https://web.tecalliance.net/gkn/en/parts/1/86348/detail?targetType=cars&targetId=32789&typeNumber=32789&groups=188#@brc/brands:Car;targetType:cars/assem:SKODA%20SUPERB%20II%20Estate%20(3T5)%202.0%20TDI%204x4;targetType:cars;targetId:32789;typeNumber:32789/lnkparts:Coil%20Springs;targetType:cars;assemblyGroupId:100113;targetId:32789;typeNumber:32789;groups:188;brands:1;page:0/detail:86348;brandId:1;articleNo:86348;targetType:cars;targetId:32789;typeNumber:32789;groups:188

 

KBY, Kilen, and Lesjofors springs don't sell springs exclusively for these OEM part numbers, ie. they have a one size fits all approach. You won't know if they are an exact match to the original springs until you get them and measure them...and there's a good chance that they won't be an exact match. These Sachs springs are an exact match, and are also available for a reasonable price of about £30 each on autodoc.co.uk

 

(1)

1K0411105BP

coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark 1 paint mark also marked with: 2 paint marks 1 paint mark

red white red orange white Model data: PR-L30,L04

 

http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/SUP/year/2014/drive_standart/768/hg_ug/411/subcategory/411000/part_id/0/lang/e

 

(1)

1K0511115BL

coil spring 1 paint mark 2 paint marks

rear white green Model data: PR-0YK

 

http://www.oemepc.com/skoda/part_single/catalog/sk/markt/CZ/modell/SUP/year/2014/drive_standart/768/hg_ug/511/subcategory/511000/part_id/0/lang/e

 

You might want to get a quote from Skoda for the original replacement shock absorbers, as it's not always easy to get an exact match with aftermarket shock absorbers (they tend to have a one size fits all approach).

 

Bilstein B4 22-151056 Front Shock Absorbers replaces:

3AA413031M

3C0413031AB

3C0413031AQ

3C0413031AS

3C0413031AT

 

(8)	3C0413031AB	gas shock absorber	Model data: PR-G57
(8)	3C0413031AQ	gas shock absorber	Model data: PR-G02
(8)	3C0413031AS	gas shock absorber	Model data: PR-G15
(8)	3C0413031AT Cancelled since 01.06.2013	gas shock absorber	Model data: PR-G07
(8)	3AA413031M	gas shock absorber	Model data: PR-G07

 

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/632208

 

Bilstein B4 19-151069 Rear Shock Absorbers replaces:

3C0513049AR

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/631759

 

Bilstein B4 19-151083 Rear Shock Absorbers replaces:

3C0513049CP

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/631760

 

7	1K0513029JE	gas shock absorber	rear Model data: PR-0YB,0YC, 0YD
(7)	3C0513049CP	gas shock absorber	rear Model data: PR-1JA,1JL+ 0YE,0YF,0YG, 0YH,0YJ,0YK, 0YL
(7)	3C0513049AR	gas shock absorber	rear Model data: PR-1JA+1X1
(7)	3C0513049AR	gas shock absorber	rear Model data: PR-1JA+1X1+ TE6,TL4

 

Edited 13 April, 20215 yr by Carlston

Thanks so much for the detailed replies. Very much appreciated. 
Best regards