Audi A6 Strut - Audi A6 Struts - Blausport Audi A6 Strut and Shock Absorber Kit

This page pertains to 1995-1998 Audi A6 12 valve models. For information on 1998 on A6 models, click here.

What is the difference? 1995-1998 Audi A6 models had front strut assemblies and rear shock absorbers. Whereas most 1998-on Audi A6 models have front and rear shock absorbers (no strut assemblies).

What Is The Difference Between an Audi Shock Absorber and an Audi Strut Assembly? See our imforative page on the subject.

We package these kits based on our 20 years of service knowledge and experience.
Get the job done right when using Blausport's Autobahn Series Audi A6 strut and shock absorber kits. Our kits include all the 20 Years of Audi A6 Strut Experience necessary strut mounts, bump stops, dust boots, and shock related hardware to ease installation. You won't have to run to the hardware store when you strip that seized bolt during old strut removal. When replacing all critical components you can be assured of that new car feel again! Blausport Audi struts meet / exceed the quality construction of Audi A6 Bilstein shocks (Touring Class Brand), KYB GR2 shocks, and Boge shocks. With decades of specialized Audi experience we understand how important the Audi A6 driving experience is. Be assured that Blausport struts and shocks make it better! "Feel The Road" with Blausport Autobahn Audi A6 shocks.

Audi A6 Strut Mounts Boots Stops

1) Blausport Autobahn Series Audi A6 strut and shock absorber kits make installation easier because they include the necessary related components (i.e. mounts, stops, boots) and assembly hardware that is commonly needed for successful A6 strut replacement.

2) Blausport Audi A6 strut and shock absorber valving is designed specifically for each individual vehicle application.

3) Blausport Audi A6 struts and shock absorbers feature both Japanese mono tube and twin tube designs. These designs allow for a free floating shock shaft piston with chambers inside the shock separating the oil from a high-pressure gas charge. You can expect reduced body roll when cornering and excellent dampening characteristics while you conquer demanding road conditions.

4) Blausport Audi A6 struts and shock absorbers are filled with Nitrogen gas, delivering superior performance. Nitrogen gas lessens aeration of the shock's dampening fluid. This maintains continuous shock dampening performance, reducing shock fade, resulting in less tire wear and longer suspension component life.

Audi A6 Struts 5) Unlike other popular name brand struts and shocks, Blausport Audi A6 strut and shock absorbers are filled with a long life, multi viscosity oil containing Mos2 moly lubricant. Mos2 helps resist fluid breakdown and maintains year round strut and shock fluid performance under all weather driving conditions. Mos2 greatly reduces wear on all internal shock components, extending the shock life for years of great strut and strut and shock performance.

6) Advanced internal self-lubricating strut components from Japan result in less shock shaft friction combined with a Fluon banded shock shaft piston, increasing Audi A6 strut and shock life and improving dampening sensitivity.

7) Blausport Audi A6 strut and shocks meet/exceed the quality of original equipment. We're so confident of the superior quality over any other brand that we offer a Limited Lifetime Warranty on them.

Audi A6 Models 12 Valve (AWD)	Audi A6 Models 12 Valve (2WD)

Front Audi A6 Strut Assemblies Front Audi A6 Strut Mounts Front Audi A6 Strut Bump Stops Front Audi A6 Strut Bearings Front Audi A6 Strut Dust Sleeves Front Audi A6 Suspension Strut Hardware Kit (Required for Proper Reassembly) Rear Audi A6 Shock Absorbers Rear Audi A6 Shock Bump Stops Rear Audi A6 Suspension Shock Absorber Hardware Kit (Required for Proper Reassembly) Anti-Seize Assembly Lubricant Thread Locking Compound (Required for Proper Reassembly)	Front Audi A6 Strut Assemblies Front Audi A6 Strut Mounts Front Audi A6 Strut Bump Stops Front Audi A6 Strut Bearings Front Audi A6 Strut Dust Sleeves Front Audi A6 Suspension Strut Hardware Kit (Required for Proper Reassembly) Rear Audi A6 Shock Absorbers Rear Audi A6 Shock Bump Stops Rear Audi A6 Suspension Shock Absorber Hardware Kit (Required for Proper Reassembly) Anti-Seize Assembly Lubricant Thread Locking Compound (Required for Proper Reassembly)

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Proper Fitment Of Blausport Shocks on Audi A6 Models

Starting in 1999 it became more common for Audi vehicles to be offered with two suspension options from the factory. 'Comfort' suspension systems (stock ride height), or 'Sport' suspension system (lowered ride height). (1) Vehicles with 'Comfort' suspension have a stock or normal looking ride height, and are equipped with shock absorbers that are valved to yield a softer ride quality similar to an American luxury car. (2) Vehicles with 'Sport' suspension from the FACTORY, have shorter springs that results in a slightly lowered vehicle stance of approximately 1” along with shock absorbers that have been valved to yield a slightly firmer ride.

Blausport Audi strut shock absorber kits are designed to replace worn out struts and shocks on Audi vehicles with either a 'Comfort' suspension system having a stock ride height or a FACTORY equipped 'Sport' suspension system which has lowered the vehicle approximately 1”.

PLEASE NOTE: Blausport struts and shocks are NOT intended or designed to be used on vehicles equipped with AFTERMARKET lowering sport springs (i.e. H&R, Eibach or others). These spring kits tend to lower the vehicle more than 1” which make them dimensionally not compatible with Blausport struts and shocks.

You will appreciate that Blausport Audi struts and shocks have been engineered to provide slightly firmer ride characteristics than that of the stock original equipment 'Comfort' setup. Your experience will be similar to the ride and feel of factory 'Sport' suspension.

Affect of rough roads on Audi A6 struts Is it time for new Audi A6 struts?
According to a 2009 AASHTO summary report, only 1/2 of US major roads are said to be in good condition with more than 60% of roads in major cities in poor condition. This translates into an estimated $335 in vehicle maintenance and operation costs each year and up to $746 in major cities.

Bad road conditions may be out of our control, but you can be more prepared for them by replacing your worn out Audi A6 struts and shocks. The importance of new struts goes beyond mere comfort. Worn struts can affect steering, tire wear and your A6's responsiveness. New Audi A6 shocks and related suspension components (i.e. ball joints etc.) can improve your vehicle's ability to maintain traction, help it respond to quick turns, and emergency stops. If you notice bald patches on your tires, excessive shock oil seepage, vehicle pulling, a spongy feel and slow recovery time after driving over large bumps, or sharp knocks such as when going over railroad tracks, it may be time to purchase Blausport's Autobahn Series Audi A6 Strut and Shock Absorber Kit.

Do I Really Need To Replace My Audi A6 Strut Mounts, Stops, and Boots?
The importance of servicing your Audi A6 suspension the correct way can not be overstated! In this economy many are trying to save wherever possible. However, think carefully before cutting corners in this department. When replacing Audi A6 struts in our own service facility, we've seen that other suspension parts Audi A6 Struts Labor Cost (i.e. Audi A6 strut mounts, stops, boots, and hardware) show significant signs of wear or have already begun to deteriorate and are not reusable. Many customers who've replaced only their Audi A6 struts, have found that they're still experiencing similar suspension problems as well as random front end suspension noises. This may be because other worn shock related components can simulate the same symptoms as bad shocks (see below section regarding the complexity of diagnosing Audi A6 suspension system noises). Why go through the significant labor to replace the Audi A6 struts only to realize a failure in one or more of the related items, consequently needing to redo your suspension job again? Many wish they would have spent the extra money up front than face this labor intensive job again. Consider the following:

Audi A6 Bump Stops and Dust Boots. Many times when a strut begins to go bad the seals begin to seep oil. This strut oil leaks onto the bump stop and begins to eat away at the rubber foam material, affecting its density and ability to perform its job properly. If the bump stop isn't replaced, your new struts and shocks have the chance of bottoming out, causing internal strut damage and premature failure. Replacing the stops helps protect new struts from bottoming out when hitting potholes and rough roads. Leaking strut oil can also get onto the dust boots. Over time this eats way at and weakens the rubber causing it to deteriorate and eventually rip. Ripped dust boots allow road grime and dirt to contaminate the strut causing scarring of the shock shaft and seals resulting in premature shock failure.Replacing the boots protects new shocks (shock shaft and seal) from dirt and dust ensuring that they last a long time.

Audi A6 Strut Mounts. Nearly all A6 models that we've had in our facility for strut replacement needed new shock mounts. These Audi A6 strut mounts are made of a rubber material and with age collapse and deteriorate. This is especially noticeable in the front of the car since it supports the engine and endures the brunt of road impact. Worn strut mounts often cause a noticeable clunking noise when going over bumps. There may also be noticeable play at the top of the spring perch while the suspension is loaded (not un-sprung).