VW Rabbit Mk1 Front & Rear Suspension Parts

Maintain and Modify your Mk1 Rabbit Suspension with Heritage Parts Centre

Whether you are working on some remedial repairs or looking to completely change the suspension for Rabbit Mk1 we can help you get the task done fast!

From Rabbit Mk1 shock absorbers and suspension springs to stub axles for Mk1 Rabbit, wishbones and sway bar components, there aren’t many Rabbit Mk1 suspension parts we can’t supply. 

Working on Rabbit Mk1 Front Suspension

Fitted with MacPherson struts, the Rabbit Mk1 followed on from the ‘Super Beetle’ and is very similar in design. This makes it very easy for those looking for a performance advantage or a stylish was to change the vehicles appearance. 

Lowering a Mk1 Rabbit will improve the cornering ability and can make a good car great on track. We sell coilover kits for Rabbit Mk1 which allow for height adjustment to be made, helping owners to fit different wheel and tyre combinations, and we stock a number of options from the likes of SSP, JOM and KW suspension. 

It is suggested that you change the Rabbit Mk1 top mounts when you replace your front suspension. These are prone to wear, the bearings can become noisy, and the rubber may split over time. 

Always make sure you use spring compressors when dismantling Rabbit Mk1 front suspension legs. 

The standard springs are under huge tension and can cause serious harm if they are released without proper precautions in place. 

Front Wishbones for Mk1 Rabbit

You may be looking to replace these due to accident damage, or as a quick and easy way of renewing the Rabbit Mk1 suspension bushes. We sell the Rabbit Mk1 front wishbones in two varieties, with and without the bushes and ball joints. 

If you wished to replace the bushes for polyurethane versions, we stock a full range of Mk1 Rabbit Powerflex bushes, which will help to stiffen the suspension, and remove any play in the front or rear axle due to worn out rubber bushings. 

Upgrading the VW Rabbit Mk1 Rear Suspension

The Mk1 Golf rear beam axle is the centre piece of the rear suspension, with shock absorbers and springs fitted either side, and on the sporting models a Rabbit Mk1 rear sway bar was fitted too.

Working on the rear shocks and springs is a simpler task than the front, although the rear lower suspension bolts are prone to rusting solid. If you are replacing the rear shocks on Mk1 Rabbit budget for a pair of these in case you have to cut the old ones off!! 

Buy with Confidence: 365 Day Return on Mk1 Rabbit Suspension Parts

Trust Heritage Parts Centre for all you VW Rabbit Mk1 suspension needs. Benefit from our expertise and partnership with Volkswagen Classic Parts. With detailed product descriptions, expert advice, express delivery, and hassle-free 365-day returns, we are the enthusiasts choice. 
Need extra help choosing suspension parts for Rabbit Mk1? Email help@heritagepartscentre and our team will be happy to assist.