2018 Audi RS3 Suspension Parts

This table covers the ball joints that articulate each control arm at the knuckle. Read more

23 Ball Joint parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from 10 brands — MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA, DELPHI and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC1731.

In the Daily Driver grade, SUSPENSIA, DELPHI, MEVOTECH and 3 other brands supply 13 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is DELPHI TC1731.

The Economy section lists 10 options from FAMOUS BRAND, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. FAMOUS BRAND 2700234674 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bump stops that limit suspension travel. Read more

VAICO supplies both parts for the 2018 Audi RS3.

This group includes VAICO V106029 and VAICO V106404.

This table covers the rubber and polyurethane isolators that seat coil springs. Typical signs include a squeak from the spring pocket, or a spring that has walked off its seat. Replace the isolator whenever the spring is out — a crushed seat will noise a brand-new spring. Read more

This group shows a single part: ENERGY SUSPENSION 96118G.

This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm. Read more

28 Control Arm parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from 6 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, DORMAN and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC3425. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Daily Driver is the most populated section, led by MEVOTECH, DELPHI, DORMAN and 2 other brands.

This table covers the bolts that anchor a control arm to the chassis or subframe. Read more

3 Control Arm Anchor Bolt parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from 2 brands — REIN and VAICO.

Listed part numbers: REIN HWB1045, REIN HWB1046 and VAICO V106608.

This table covers the bushings pressed into each control arm. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

14 Control Arm Bushing parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from 8 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, DELPHI and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MS70403.

Daily Driver: 9 parts, from MOOG, MEVOTECH, DELPHI and 2 other brands. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MS70403.

The Economy section: 4 options from MEVOTECH, DORMAN and FVP. DORMAN 533691 is listed in this group.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Ride Height sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

6 Ride Height Sensor parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from 2 brands — ARNOTT and VEMO. The "Popular" part is ARNOTT RH5046.

Part numbers include ARNOTT RH5046, ARNOTT RH5047 and ARNOTT RH5296, among others listed above.

This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed. Read more

2 Shock / Strut parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from ARNOTT.

Part numbers include ARNOTT MR3851 and ARNOTT MR3852.

This table covers the Shock / Strut bellows. Read more

2 Shock / Strut Bellow parts are listed for the 2018 Audi RS3, from REIN and VAICO.

This group includes REIN SCB0410 and VAICO V103547.

This table covers the upper mounts (and bearings) a strut bolts through at the tower. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

4 Shock / Strut Mount parts are listed for the 2018 Audi RS3, from BECK/ARNLEY, SACHS, ÜRO PARTS and 1 other brand.

The Daily Driver section: 2 options from BECK/ARNLEY and SACHS. BECK/ARNLEY 1018818 is listed in this group.

Economy: 1 part, from ÜRO PARTS. A representative part number is ÜRO PARTS 5Q0412331D.

1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 1018818, SACHS 802696 and ÜRO PARTS 5Q0412331D, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Subframe bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

2 Subframe Bushing parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from DORMAN.

This group includes DORMAN 537961 and DORMAN 537962.

This table covers the Subframe mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

One part is listed for the 2018 Audi RS3 — REIN AVM0767.

This table covers the Suspension kits. Read more

4 Suspension Kit parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from BILSTEIN.

In the Adjustable Performance grade, BILSTEIN supplies 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Adjustable Performance" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BILSTEIN 47251588.

In the Increased Handling/Stability grade, BILSTEIN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Increased Handling/Stability" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is BILSTEIN 47342941.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes BILSTEIN 47251588, BILSTEIN 48251570 and BILSTEIN 47342941 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the links that connect the anti-roll bar to each control arm or strut. Typical signs include a clunk on one wheel over a driveway, or a rattle that goes away when you lean on the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

18 Sway Bar Link parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from 10 brands — SUSPENSIA, MEVOTECH, DELPHI and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TC3410.

Daily Driver: 11 parts, from SUSPENSIA, DELPHI, DORMAN and 3 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TC3410.

The Economy section: 7 options from FVP, BECK/ARNLEY, MEVOTECH and 2 other brands. FVP SL43255 is listed in this group.