2019 Superb coil springs

[Hjalti]

Hello everyone

 

I got a 2019 Superb 2.0TDI FWD 150hp. 

 

I recently bought 19" rims but since the car was imported with increased ride height, it looks ridiculous lol. 

 

What I would like to do is install the standard coils under it instead of the increased ride height ones. Does anybody know the genuine numbers for that one, both front and back. Partslink have about 26 genuine number but impossible to find the correct one.

[Awesam]

Just buy some EIbach springs as the stance of the car is very much improved.

[Ootohere]

Welcome to the forum.

 

When you remove the springs maybe let @Aussiev6 know what your car had fiited.

Maybe he can get his car with more ground clearance.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/503559-off-road-wheels-and-tyres/page/2

 

 

[Carlston]

6 hours ago, Hjalti said:

Hello everyone

 

I got a 2019 Superb 2.0TDI FWD 150hp. 

 

I recently bought 19" rims but since the car was imported with increased ride height, it looks ridiculous lol. 

 

What I would like to do is install the standard coils under it instead of the increased ride height ones. Does anybody know the genuine numbers for that one, both front and back. Partslink have about 26 genuine number but impossible to find the correct one.

 

What coloured dots do the front and rear springs have?

 

By looking at a chart, this will tell you what springs you have fitted.

 

Is your Superb MK3 2.0TDI 150HP a hatchback or estate/combi ?

 

Does your Superb MK3 2.0TDI 150HP have a DSG/automatic or manual gearbox ?

 

Do you have electronically adjustable shock absorbers ?

 

DSG gearbox will mean stiffer and/or longer front springs.

 

Estate/combi will mean stiffer and/or longer rear springs.

 

Edited 1 June, 2022 by Carlston

[Hjalti]

1 hour ago, Carlston said:

 

What coloured dots do the front and rear springs have?

 

By looking at a chart, this will tell you what springs you have fitted.

 

Is your Superb MK3 2.0TDI 150HP a hatchback or estate/combi ?

 

Does your Superb MK3 2.0TDI 150HP have a DSG/automatic or manual gearbox ?

 

Do you have electronically adjustable shock absorbers ?

 

DSG gearbox will mean stiffer and/or longer front springs.

 

Estate/combi will mean stiffer and/or longer rear springs.

 

OE number on the once that are under it is 3Q0 511 115AR for the rear, cant remember the front ones.

 

Combi, DSG, trailer hitch.

 

What I would need is the OE number for the regular ones, not the increased ground clearance.

[Carlston]

2 hours ago, Hjalti said:

OE number on the once that are under it is 3Q0511115AR for the rear, cant remember the front ones.

 

Combi, DSG, trailer hitch.

 

What I would need is the OE number for the regular ones, not the increased ground clearance.

 

Many of the aftermarket coil spring catalogues suggest 3Q0511115AK for the Superb MK3 2.0TDI, but this includes both the hatchback and combi, with or without factory fitted towbar.

 

3Q0511115AK is quite a light spring, and is only weight range 3.

 

You might want to use a slightly stiffer and/or longer rear spring such as 3Q0511115AL or 3Q0511115M which are weight range 4 and 5 rear springs, as shown in the chart below. 0YC is weight range 3, 0YD is weight range 4, and 0YE is weight range 5.

 

I suggest you choose depending on how much weight you usually carry in the back of the car.

 

What works well with a heavily loaded car, can cause an unnecessarily hard ride if you rarely carry much weight.

 

Superb MK3 rear springs with standard ride height 1JA (weight range 3 to weight range 5) 

1	3Q0 511 115 AK	coil spring		2	PR-1JA+0YC
1	3Q0 511 115 AL	coil spring		2	PR-1JA+0YD
1	3Q0 511 115 M	coil spring		2	PR-1JA+0YE

 

Superb MK3 rear spring with increased ride height UC7 (weight range 5)

1

3Q0 511 115 AR

coil spring

2

PR-UC7+0YE

 

3Q0511115AK (standard ride height weight range 3 rear spring)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115ak

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353522210862?epid=251901134&hash=item524f90d82e:g:lp4AAOSwMS9iMbES

 

3Q0511115AL (standard ride height weight range 4 rear spring)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115al

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274821903792?epid=251938957&hash=item3ffca975b0:g:nFMAAOSw3gxiMcPF

 

3Q0511115M (standard ride heigth weight range 5 rear spring)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115m

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353522211089?epid=251908476&hash=item524f90d911:g:uQgAAOSw~IFiMdIr

 

Edited 1 June, 2022 by Carlston

[Hjalti]

11 hours ago, Carlston said:

 

Many of the aftermarket coil spring catalogues suggest 3Q0511115AK for the Superb MK3 2.0TDI, but this includes both the hatchback and combi, with or without factory fitted towbar.

 

3Q0511115AK is quite a light spring, and is only weight range 3.

 

You might want to use a slightly stiffer and/or longer rear spring such as 3Q0511115AL or 3Q0511115M which are weight range 4 and 5 rear springs, as shown in the chart below. 0YC is weight range 3, 0YD is weight range 4, and 0YE is weight range 5.

 

I suggest you choose depending on how much weight you usually carry in the back of the car.

 

What works well with a heavily loaded car, can cause an unnecessarily hard ride if you rarely carry much weight.

 

Superb MK3 rear springs with standard ride height 1JA (weight range 3 to weight range 5) 

1	3Q0 511 115 AK	coil spring		2	PR-1JA+0YC
1	3Q0 511 115 AL	coil spring		2	PR-1JA+0YD
1	3Q0 511 115 M	coil spring		2	PR-1JA+0YE

 

Superb MK3 rear spring with increased ride height UC7 (weight range 5)

1

3Q0 511 115 AR

coil spring

2

PR-UC7+0YE

 

3Q0511115AK (standard ride height weight range 3 rear spring)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115ak

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353522210862?epid=251901134&hash=item524f90d82e:g:lp4AAOSwMS9iMbES

 

3Q0511115AL (standard ride height weight range 4 rear spring)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115al

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274821903792?epid=251938957&hash=item3ffca975b0:g:nFMAAOSw3gxiMcPF

 

3Q0511115M (standard ride heigth weight range 5 rear spring)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115m

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353522211089?epid=251908476&hash=item524f90d911:g:uQgAAOSw~IFiMdIr

 

Thank you Carlston! 

 

According to partslink24 the weight range is 5 0YE and suspension in rear is UC7 and front is G03........you dont happen to know the replacement for regular coil springs in front? OE number on the ones that are installed is 5Q0 411 105 HS

[Carlston]

Kilen 25117 and Lesjofors 4095131 are sold to replace both 5Q0411105CG (which is a VW Passat standard ride height front spring and very similar to 5Q0411105GM) and 5Q0411105GM.

 

Kilen 25123 and Lesjofors 4095137 are sold to replace 5Q0411105GN.

 

2016 VW Passat standard ride height 5Q0411105CG

1

5Q0 411 105 CG

coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark 1 paint mark

yellow violet brown

2

PR-G01+L33

 

Superb MK3 2.0TDI 150HP standard ride height 5Q0411105GM

(1)

5Q0 411 105 GM

coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark

blue grey

2

PR-G01+L07

 

Superb MK3 2.0TDI 150HP standard ride height 5Q0411105GN

1

5Q0 411 105 CG

coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark

green white

2

PR-G01+L08

 

I suggest you fit Kilen 25123 or Lesjofors 4095137 front springs that match 5Q0411105GN, and Kilen 65126 or Lesjorfors 4295136 rear springs that match 3Q0511115M.

 

This should give you a firm, sporty ride to match your 19" wheels, yet still have a better ride than the increased ride height springs.

 

If you compare the weight of the standard ride height springs and the increased ride height springs, you might be surprised just how much heavier the increased ride height springs are. This is due to the bigger wire diameter on the increased ride height springs.

 

Kilen 25123 or Lesjorfors 4295136 front springs to match 5Q0411105GN

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393381818281?epid=251877720&hash=item5b97622fa9:g:kioAAOSwBYRiMcnq

Kilen 65126 or Lesjofors 4295136 rear springs to match 3Q0511115M

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353522211089?epid=251908476&hash=item524f90d911:g:uQgAAOSw~IFiMdIr

 

Kilen and Lesjofors are the same springs made in the same factory in Sweden. They are just sold under different brand names to increase their market share.

 

As you are changing your front springs from increased ride height to standard ride height, you will need to also change the front rubber buffers that are fitted to the front shock absorbers.

 

Currently you will have 90mm rubber buffers fitted which are for the increased ride height. You need to change to the 70mm rubber buffers to match the standard ride height. These have OEM part number 1K0412303B.

3	1K0 412 303 B	rubber stop for shock absorber	70	2	PR-G01
(3)	1K0 412 303 F	rubber stop for shock absorber	55	2	PR-G02
(3)	1K0 412 303 AA	rubber stop for shock absorber	90	2	PR-G03

 

70mm standard ride height rubber buffer for front shock absorbers 1K0412303B

Edited 2 June, 2022 by Carlston

[muddyboots]

Hijacking this thread in the hope of picking @Carlston's clearly sizeable spring knowledge 

 

Where could I find a complete list of Superb Mk3 springs, showing the paint colour codes, part numbers and PR codes ?

 

I have a MY2016 Superb 150 TDI 4x4 estate (with factory towbar). Front springs have two paint marks, blue and light grey (I think). 

PR codes: G01, 1JA, 0YF, L07.

Am looking at changing dampers, and was half thinking of buying a second set of springs (to match the existing standards ones) so I could pre-assemble struts, and minimise time taken to take the car off the road to fit.

Struggling to find a table that ties up the paint codes, PR codes with actual spring part numbers.

 

Not looking at changing to a different spring type or lowering. Only thing I'm considering changing is fitting B6 dampers to reduce the floaty boaty ride.

 

Thanks for any help!

 

[Carlston]

google "LLLParts Skoda" to find the parts catalogue

 

5Q0411105GM Front coil spring G01+L07
1 paint mark blue
1 paint mark grey

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411000

 

3Q0511115N Rear coil spring 1JA+0YF

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/5/511/511005

 

3Q0413031BF and 3Q0413031BG front shock absorber OEM part numbers are shown against the G01 build code and up to 29.07.2018 build date.

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411000

 

3Q0513049FQ and 3Q0513049FR rear shock absorber OEM part numbers are shown against the 1JA build code.

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/5/511/511005

 

Edited 27 June, 2022 by Carlston

[muddyboots]

Fantastic, just the info I was after, thanks.

I'd been looking at the parts catalogues on 7zap, but for some reason the part numbers are now deliberately partially replaced with *s so you can't read them exactly. Oemepc seems to bee offline now too.

[Carlston]

5 hours ago, muddyboots said:

Fantastic, just the info I was after, thanks.

I'd been looking at the parts catalogues on 7zap, but for some reason the part numbers are now deliberately partially replaced with *s so you can't read them exactly. Oemepc seems to bee offline now too.

 

7zap only goes up to 2016, and the Superb MK3 isn't included. Hence for the Superb MK3 I use "LLLParts Skoda".

 

I haven't had any problems reading part numbers on 7zap, although I use a chromebook. Maybe it doesn't work properly with a mobile?

[Frankenfurter]

On 28/06/2022 at 09:40, Carlston said:

google "LLLParts Skoda" to find the parts catalogue

 

5Q0411105GM Front coil spring G01+L07
1 paint mark blue
1 paint mark grey

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411000

 

3Q0511115N Rear coil spring 1JA+0YF

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/5/511/511005

 

3Q0413031BF and 3Q0413031BG front shock absorber OEM part numbers are shown against the G01 build code and up to 29.07.2018 build date.

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411000

 

3Q0513049FQ and 3Q0513049FR rear shock absorber OEM part numbers are shown against the 1JA build code.

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/5/511/511005

 

I've had a look at the LLL parts page for my model, a 2017 Superb 206/280 4x4 estate with DCC to try and understand the different options and was shocked to see 25 different front coil options. My front coils have the blue and grey dots and rears have no apparent markings. Couple of questions...

Does @Carlstonor anyone else know what the stiffest (highest spring rate) part numbers would be for front and rear for my car or Do I already have the highest available stock spring rate? Interested in standard or OEM Sportline ride height if there's an option there.

Any help much appreciated.

[MartiniB]

@Frankenfurter

collect info about springs and compare

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/478335-does-the-sportline-have-stiffer-suspension/?do=findComment&comment=5689278

 

[Frankenfurter]

5 hours ago, MartiniB said:

@Frankenfurter

collect info about springs and compare

-> https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/478335-does-the-sportline-have-stiffer-suspension/?do=findComment&comment=5689278

 

Thank you. I'll dive into that forum thread.

Edited 6 September, 2022 by Frankenfurter

[Carlston]

8 hours ago, Frankenfurter said:

I've had a look at the LLL parts page for my model, a 2017 Superb 206/280 4x4 estate with DCC to try and understand the different options and was shocked to see 25 different front coil options. My front coils have the blue and grey dots and rears have no apparent markings. Couple of questions...

Does anyone know what the stiffest (highest spring rate) part numbers would be for front and rear for my car or Do I already have the highest available stock spring rate? Interested in standard or OEM Sportline ride height if there's an option there.

 

As you can see in the chart below, 5Q0411105GM is an L07 front spring.

 

If you are finding the standard front springs too soft, then 5Q0411105GP might be a good choice. If you have a look on autodoc, you will see that 5Q0411105GM has a wire diameter of about 11.25mm whereas 5Q0411105GP has a wire diameter of about 11.75mm. This will make the front springs about 8.3% stiffer. Front ride height might be increased slightly, but only about 3mm higher if your current front springs are still in new condition, ie haven't started sagging yet.

 

Superb MK3 front springs (not complete list)

1	5Q0411105GM	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	blue Grey	2	PR-L07
1	5Q0411105GN	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green white	2	PR-L08
1	5Q0411105GP	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green yellow	2	PR-L09
1	5Q0411105GQ	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green orange	2	PR-L10

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411010

 

5Q0411105GP front springs

Eibach R21459

KYB RA1344

Kilen 25122

Lesjofors 4095136

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0411105gp?search=OEN+5Q0411105GP&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=246&supplier[2]=112&supplier[3]=253

 

Kilen 25122

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353523619148?epid=251911246&hash=item524fa6554c:g:spwAAOSwSO1iMcO6&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOyxhGHUx%2BEWeCtBRibt4RugYd13k2DNu6GizHNnip4b%2Fe95s8EAylV9UeMUpBCv6m1NwUEd0OEjNOmjAhbN10K9hV6g7Ifo6C%2BFZW9rLkMSViYajeq%2BTcZphmwmnOOehLhDcbCqsVxbB3pqRkrQA7rLl9NvJGPxIbKxvYNbedrIpbK%2BVrHZYTGY1Ej0sVaioLEhs8o85a8zqrUNo3fDClQ%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_bKlq7iYA

 

If you don't carry much weight in the rear, you might not need stiffer rear springs to match the stiffer front springs. Howver, if you do want stiffer rear springs, these should also be available.

 

If you want to find the OEM part number for your rear springs, getting a copy of your car's build codes is a good place to start.

 

There's an ebay seller who can supply the build codes for about 3 Euros. Search "skoda vin options" on ebay to find the listing.

 

Edited 6 September, 2022 by Carlston

[Frankenfurter]

14 minutes ago, Carlston said:

 

As you can see in the chart below, 5Q0411105GM is an L07 front spring.

 

If you are finding the standard front springs too soft, then 5Q0411105GP might be a good choice. If you have a look on autodoc, you will see that 5Q0411105GM has a wire diameter of about 11.25mm whereas 5Q0411105GP has a wire diameter of about 11.75mm. This will make the front springs about 8.3% stiffer. Front ride height might be increased slightly, but only about 3mm higher if your current front springs are still in new condition, ie haven't started sagging yet.

 

Superb MK3 front springs (not complete list)

1	5Q0411105GM	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	blue Grey	2	PR-L07
1	5Q0411105GN	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green white	2	PR-L08
1	5Q0411105GP	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green yellow	2	PR-L09
1	5Q0411105GQ	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green orange	2	PR-L10

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411010

 

5Q0411105GP front springs

Eibach R21459

KYB RA1344

Kilen 25122

Lesjofors 4095136

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0411105gp?search=OEN+5Q0411105GP&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=246&supplier[2]=112&supplier[3]=253

 

If you don't carry much weight in the rear, you might not need stiffer rear springs to match the stiffer front springs. Howver, if you do want stiffer rear springs, these should also be available.

 

If you want to find the OEM part number for your rear springs, getting a copy of your car's build codes is a good place to start.

 

There's an ebay seller who can supply the build codes for about 3 Euros. Search "skoda vin options" on ebay to find the listing.

 

Thanks @Carlston, much appreciated!

[Frankenfurter]

On 06/09/2022 at 22:45, Carlston said:

 

As you can see in the chart below, 5Q0411105GM is an L07 front spring.

 

If you are finding the standard front springs too soft, then 5Q0411105GP might be a good choice. If you have a look on autodoc, you will see that 5Q0411105GM has a wire diameter of about 11.25mm whereas 5Q0411105GP has a wire diameter of about 11.75mm. This will make the front springs about 8.3% stiffer. Front ride height might be increased slightly, but only about 3mm higher if your current front springs are still in new condition, ie haven't started sagging yet.

 

Superb MK3 front springs (not complete list)

1	5Q0411105GM	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	blue Grey	2	PR-L07
1	5Q0411105GN	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green white	2	PR-L08
1	5Q0411105GP	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green yellow	2	PR-L09
1	5Q0411105GQ	Coil spring 1 paint mark 1 paint mark	green orange	2	PR-L10

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/4/411/411010

 

5Q0411105GP front springs

Eibach R21459

KYB RA1344

Kilen 25122

Lesjofors 4095136

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0411105gp?search=OEN+5Q0411105GP&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=246&supplier[2]=112&supplier[3]=253

 

Kilen 25122

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353523619148?epid=251911246&hash=item524fa6554c:g:spwAAOSwSO1iMcO6&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOyxhGHUx%2BEWeCtBRibt4RugYd13k2DNu6GizHNnip4b%2Fe95s8EAylV9UeMUpBCv6m1NwUEd0OEjNOmjAhbN10K9hV6g7Ifo6C%2BFZW9rLkMSViYajeq%2BTcZphmwmnOOehLhDcbCqsVxbB3pqRkrQA7rLl9NvJGPxIbKxvYNbedrIpbK%2BVrHZYTGY1Ej0sVaioLEhs8o85a8zqrUNo3fDClQ%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR_bKlq7iYA

 

If you don't carry much weight in the rear, you might not need stiffer rear springs to match the stiffer front springs. Howver, if you do want stiffer rear springs, these should also be available.

 

If you want to find the OEM part number for your rear springs, getting a copy of your car's build codes is a good place to start.

 

There's an ebay seller who can supply the build codes for about 3 Euros. Search "skoda vin options" on ebay to find the listing.

 

Ok, so at the risk of abusing Carlston’s incredible knowledge, my VIN has been decided and the rear coils on my Superb are 3Q0 511 115 AL. On autodoc this appears to have a wire diameter of 12.5mm

Are there any slightly stiffer options around that ride height? Perhaps something around 13mm or even 13.25mm?
 

For context, I often carry lots of gear and I'm trying to keep a slight rear bias to the spring rate and rear-sway bar (upgraded to a 25.4mm hollow rear sway so far which has been adequate but could be further improved) to try and achieve more neutral cornering and reduce the understeer. I’ve come from a nose heavy WRX with heavy suspension modification to enable rotation on track. Not looking for that extreme outcome here but am conscious of the impact these changes will provide in an awd car and the benefits it brings when pushed.

Edited 7 September, 2022 by Frankenfurter

[Carlston]

11 hours ago, Frankenfurter said:

Ok, so at the risk of abusing Carlston’s incredible knowledge, my VIN has been decided and the rear coils on my Superb are 3Q0 511 115 AL. On autodoc this appears to have a wire diameter of 12.5mm

Are there any slightly stiffer options around that ride height? Perhaps something around 13mm or even 13.25mm?
 

For context, I often carry lots of gear and I'm trying to keep a slight rear bias to the spring rate and rear-sway bar (upgraded to a 25.4mm hollow rear sway so far which has been adequate but could be further improved) to try and achieve more neutral cornering and reduce the understeer. I’ve come from a nose heavy WRX with heavy suspension modification to enable rotation on track. Not looking for that extreme outcome here but am conscious of the impact these changes will provide in an awd car and the benefits it brings when pushed.

 

Hierarchy of standard ride height rear coil springs for Superb MK3 4x4

3Q0511115AL Rear coil spring 1JA+0YD

3Q0511115M Rear coil spring 1JA+0YE

3Q0511115N Rear coil spring 1JA+0YF

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/5/511/511005

 

Bearing in mind that you often carry weight in the back, I suggest you go up two in the weight range hierarchy, ie. from 3Q0511115AL to 3Q0511115N.

 

You can see the code 1JA in the chart above, which means that these are standard ride height springs.

 

0YD is a weight range 4 spring, 0YE is a weight range 5 spring, and 0YF is a weight range 6 spring. Notice that D corresponds to 4, E corresponds to 5, and 6 corresponds to 6.

 

3Q0511115N

Eibach R21706

Kilen 65127

KYB RA5338

Lesjofors 4295137

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115n?search=OEN+3Q0511115N&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=112&supplier[2]=246&supplier[3]=85&supplier[4]=112&supplier[5]=246

 

You might also want to consider the Eibach R21093 rear spring because Eibach claims this has a wire diameter of 13.0mm whereas some of the other brands claim only 12.5mm or 12.75mm. This is sold to replace 3Q0511115M. However, because you often carry quite a bit of weight in the back of the car I would be inclined to go with the slightly stiffer 3Q0511115N rear springs.

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115m?search=OEN+3Q0511115M&supplier[0]=112

 

Edited 8 September, 2022 by Carlston

[Frankenfurter]

1 minute ago, Carlston said:

 

Hierarchy of standard ride height rear coil springs for Superb MK3 4x4

3Q0511115AL Rear coil spring 1JA+0YD

3Q0511115M Rear coil spring 1JA+0YE

3Q0511115N Rear coil spring 1JA+0YF

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/SUP/851/5/511/511005

 

Bearing in mind that you often carry weight in the back, I suggest you go up two in the weight range hierarchy, ie. from 3Q0511115AL to 3Q0511115N.

 

You can see the code 1JA in the chart above, which means that these are standard ride height springs.

 

0YD is a weight range 4 spring, 0YE is a weight range 5 spring, and 0YF is a weight range 6 spring. Notice that D corresponds to 4, E corresponds to 5, and 6 corresponds to 6.

 

3Q0511115N

Eibach R21706

Kilen 65127

KYB RA5338

Lesjofors 4295137

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115n?search=OEN+3Q0511115N&supplier[0]=85&supplier[1]=112&supplier[2]=246&supplier[3]=85&supplier[4]=112&supplier[5]=246

Thanks again! Really appreciated!

[Carlston]

On 08/09/2022 at 11:54, Frankenfurter said:

The stiffer standard springs are going to lift the ride about 5mm front and back and my ride is already relatively high so I was considering the sports suspension if that's an option.

 

I suggest you change to 225/55R17 size tyres fitted to 7J rims or 245/45R18 fitted to 8J rims. That should help fill the wheelarch gap.

 

With the significantly firmer springs, I would go with 225/55R17 rather than 245/45R18 due to the significantly improved ride that the higher sidewalled 17" tyres will give. This will allow flatter cornering due to the stiffer springs while maintaining a decent level of ride comfort. The narrower tyres will also be lighter which helps handling especially while driving round bumpy corners/bends in the road. You might also want to consider high quality shock absorbers such as Bilstein B6 to go with the stiffer springs.

 

Most aftermarket springs and shock absorbers are aimed at standard ride height, so there's far more availability of parts by sticking to standard ride height. I'm not a fan of lowered cars. It makes the car look like the springs are sagging/broken and/or there's a couple of sacks of potatoes in the boot. It also compromises the suspension travel.

 

The front springs in the "skoda parts catalogue" aren't labelled according to the ride height, however I suspect each front spring is specific to lower ride height or standard ride height or increased ride height.

 

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 225/55R17 101W XL

https://www.blackcircles.com/catalogue/goodyear/efficientgrip-performance-2/225/55/R17/W/101/m?tyre=39948126

 

Edited 9 September, 2022 by Carlston

[Carlston]

The below 2022 autobild summer tyre test in size 215/55R17, has the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 1st place.

 

2022 autobild summer tyre test

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-Auto-Bild-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

1st: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

215/55 R17

Test # Difference % Dry Braking 17th +1.1 M 97.01% Dry Handling 7th -1 Km/H 98.96% Wet Braking 13th +3.4 M 92.67% Wet Handling 4th -0.6 Km/H 99.2% Wet Circle 2nd -0.1 m/s 98.52% Straight Aqua 17th -5.6 Km/H 93.65% Curved Aquaplaning 4th -0.31 m/sec2 93.61% Noise 9th +1.7 dB 97.53% Wear 1st   100% Value 1st   100% Price 19th +235 56.07% Rolling Resistance 4th +1.41 kg / t 80.14%  Premium performance with excellent handling, short braking, lowest wear on test, best value on test, low rolling resistance.  Expensive.

 

Edited 9 September, 2022 by Carlston

[Frankenfurter]

7 hours ago, Carlston said:

The below 2022 autobild summer tyre test in size 215/55R17, has the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 1st place.

 

2022 autobild summer tyre test

https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2022-Auto-Bild-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm

1st: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

215/55 R17

Test # Difference % Dry Braking 17th +1.1 M 97.01% Dry Handling 7th -1 Km/H 98.96% Wet Braking 13th +3.4 M 92.67% Wet Handling 4th -0.6 Km/H 99.2% Wet Circle 2nd -0.1 m/s 98.52% Straight Aqua 17th -5.6 Km/H 93.65% Curved Aquaplaning 4th -0.31 m/sec2 93.61% Noise 9th +1.7 dB 97.53% Wear 1st   100% Value 1st   100% Price 19th +235 56.07% Rolling Resistance 4th +1.41 kg / t 80.14%  Premium performance with excellent handling, short braking, lowest wear on test, best value on test, low rolling resistance.  Expensive.

 

Thank you. I’m also not interested in dropping the car too low. I actually recently changed the wheel and tyre combination to 245/35R20 tyre with 20x8,5" ET35 as I was gifted the rims used from a friend. Originally wanted to stick with 19s but am quite happy with the comfort and the roads near me are quite good. The rims fill the arches out nicely although the combo does lift the car almost 9mm through increased tyre diameter which has inadvertently helped avoid scraping in our steep driveway. Speedometer error has been accounted for and was about 1%.

 

Really just trying to keep the current aesthetic in terms of ride height. This is the car unloaded.

 

those Goodyear tyre’s look really good. I’ll be looking at those for our Tiguan. I’m currently running Khumo PA51 AS on the Skoda which are helpful getting around at the snow and are a nice soft compound.

 

[Carlston]

If your rear springs are currently 3Q0511115AL, then maybe try the next stiffness up in the hierarchy, ie. 3Q0511115M, as this is a relatively cheap and easy upgrade to try.

 

Rear springs 3Q0511115M

Kilen 65126

Lesjofors 4295136

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115m?search=OEN+3Q0511115M&supplier[0]=246&supplier[1]=253

 

You might also want to look at a rear anti-roll bar from a VW Passat B8 estate 4motion 2.0TSI 206kW/280PS, ie. the VW equivalent. This is because the VW Passat B8 equivalent tends to use slightly stiffer anti-roll bars compared to the Superb MK3.

 

K8B means hatchback, K8D means estate.

 

VW Passat B8 rear anti-roll bars

16	5Q0511305BD	Anti-roll bar	20,7X2,8	1	CZEA+ PR-1JA,1JG, 1JI,1JR,UC7,
16	5Q0511305BE	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,0	1	CRLB,DDAA, DFEA,CUPA, DFCA,DFGA, DFHA+ PR-K8B+1JA, 1JI,1JG,1JP, 1JR,UC7
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,0	1	CRLB,DDAA, DFEA,CUPA, DFCA,DFGA, DFHA+ PR-K8D+1JA, 1JI,1JG,1JP, 1JR,UC7
16	5Q0511305BE	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,0	1	CZEA+ PR-1JC,1JP
16	5Q0511305BF	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,6	1	CRLB,DDAA, DFEA,CUPA, DFCA,DFGA, DFHA+ PR-K8B+1JC
16	3Q0511305	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,6	1	CRLB,DDAA, DFEA,CUPA, DFCA,DFGA, DFHA+ PR-K8D+1JC
16	3Q0511305	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,6	1	CUAA+ PR-1JP
16	5Q0511305BE	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,0	1	CHHB+ PR-1JP
16	5Q0511305BF	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,6	1	CJXA,DNUA+ PR-1JP
16	5Q0511305BE	Anti-roll bar D >> - 07.03.2016	21,7X3,0	1	CZEA,CHHB+ PR-UA7,UB4
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar D >> - 07.03.2016	21,7X3,0	1	CUAA+ PR-UA7,UB4
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar D >> - 02.11.2015	21,7X3,0	1	DFEA,CUPA, DFCA,DDAA, CRLB,DFGA, DFHA+ PR-UA7,UB4
16	5Q0511305BD	Anti-roll bar D - 08.03.2016>>	20,7X2,8	1	CZEA+ PR-UA7,UB4
16	5Q0511305BE	Anti-roll bar D - 08.03.2016>>	21,7X3,0	1	CHHB,DNUA+ PR-UA7
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar D - 08.03.2016>>	21,7X3,0	1	CUAA+ PR-UA7
16	5Q0511305BE	Anti-roll bar D - 03.11.2015>>	21,7X3,0	1	CRLB,DFEA, CUPA,DFCA, DDAA,DFGA, DFHA+ PR-K8B+UA7, UB4
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar D - 03.11.2015>>	21,7X3,0	1	CRLB,DFEA, CUPA,DFCA, DDAA,DFGA, DFHA+ PR-K8D+UA7, UB4
16	3Q0511305	Anti-roll bar D >> - 09.02.2015	21,7X3,6	1	CUAA+ PR-UC9
16	5Q0511305BE	Anti-roll bar D >> - 09.02.2015	21,7X3,0	1	DDAA,DFCA++ PR-K8B+UC9
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar D >> - 09.02.2015	21,7X3,0	1	DDAA,DFCA+ PR-K8D+UC9
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar D - 10.02.2015>>	21,7X3,0	1	DDAA,DFCA+ CUAA,DFHA+ PR-UC9
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar	21,7X3,0	1	CRLB,CHHB, CJXA,DFEA, CUPA,DFGA, DNUA+ PR-UC9
16	3Q0511305B	Anti-roll bar for vehicles equipped for emergency doctor	21,7X3,0	1	PR-F6I

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/vw/RDW/PA/793/5/501/501030

[Frankenfurter]

Thanks @Carlston. I’ll shop these springs and report back with the results. Already running a Hardrace 25.4mm (hollow) rear sway bar and the improvement was immense and almost entirely removed body roll during day to day driving. That was one of the softest aftermarket sway bar options.