Superb 3: Greenline vs SE-L Suspension Query

[GordoGT]

Hi all.

I've just embarked on a 2016 Superb Greenline 3 Journey.

Now. I know that the Greenline models sit lower than the SE-Ls - the Ride is ok for me, but too low, so I'd like to change the suspension out for SE-Ls.

Preferably just springs alone, but if needs be, then the whole lot.

 

I have some questions please. I'd really appreciate in advance if anyone can help?

 

1. Do the Greenline's also have different, (shorter travel) shocks, or is the difference springs only?

2. Would anyone be able to provide part numbers for Greenline Shocks n springs please? (Estate).

3. Would anyone be able to provide part numbers for SE-L Shocks n springs please? (Estate).

 

Oh.. Any my VIN is: TMBKG7NP2H7037363. (Estate).

Engine is the Super powerful 1.6 DCZA Engine 😆.

 

Thanks.

 

 

[Carlston]

According to the gknautomotive.com online spring catalogue, the Superb MK3 1.6TDI 120HP estate has the following standard ride height springs.

 

Superb MK3 1.6TDI 120HP

Standard ride height front springs L06

5Q0411105GL

Sachs 993820 front springs (matches 5Q0411105GL)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/5q0411105gl?supplier[]=32

Standard ride height rear springs 1JA+0YC

3Q0511115AK

Sachs 994977 rear springs (matches 3Q0511115AK)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/3q0511115ak?supplier[]=32

 

The Superb MK3 with sports/lowered ride height suspension, eg. Greenline, uses 55mm front buffers and 112mm rear buffers...so if changing to standard ride height springs you might want to change the buffers to 70mm front buffers and 127mm rear buffers...as shown below.

 

Standard ride height front buffers 70mm

1K0412303B

Standard ride height rear buffers 127mm

5Q0511357H

 

Front bellows (all ride heights, ie. lowered/standard/increased ride heights)

5Q0413175C

Rear protective pipes (all ride heights, ie. lowered/standard/increased ride heights)

5Q0513425J

 

Sachs 900347 (70mm front buffers 1K0412303B and front bellows 5Q0413175C)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/7890477

 

Sachs 900358 (127mm rear buffers 5Q0511357H and rear protective pipes 5Q0513425J)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/7912428

 

If you want to change to standard ride height aftermarket shock absorbers you can use the following OEM part numbers to search for them:

 

Standard ride height front shock absorbers G01

3Q0413031BF

3Q0413031BG

3Q0413031CQ

3Q0413031CR

Note: These four OEM part numbers are also used on the sports/lowered ride height front suspension, eg. Greenline...so there is no need to change the front shock absorbers when changing from sports/lowered ride height front springs to standard ride height front springs.

Sachs 317330 front shock absorbers (sold to replace 3Q0413031BF, 3Q0413031BG, and many other OEM part numbers)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/13785655?search=SACHS+Shock+absorber+(317+330)

Standard ride height rear shock absorbers 1JA

3Q0513049FN

3Q0513049FP

Note: These two OEM part numbers are also used on the sports/lowered ride height rear suspension, eg. Greenline...so there is no need to change the rear shock absorbers when changing from sports/lowered ride height rear springs to standard ride height rear springs.

Sachs 318202 rear shock absorbers (sold to replace 3Q0513049FN, 3Q0513049FP, and many other OEM part numbers)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/sachs/14922297?search=SACHS+Shock+absorber+(318+202)

 

Edited 25 April by Carlston

[GordoGT]

Carlston. That is very very informative. Thanks so much for taking the time to post such a detailed response. I really appreciate it.