Audi A4 B8 Front Shock Absorber Right O/S Suspension Spring Strut 8T0413031AF

Audi A4 B8 Front Shock Absorber Right O/S Suspension Spring Strut is a component from the Shock absorbers and struts group, designed for operation in the front right corner of the suspension. The original Audi design ensures proper body support, stable handling, and predictable vehicle behavior during braking and cornering. This is a solution for users who expect a technically matched suspension component without compromising on geometry and performance characteristics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 8T0413031AF
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 8T0413031AF
• Substitutable numbers: 8T0413031AF, 8T0 413 031 AF, 8K0 412 392 F, 8K0412392F
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Shock Absorbers

Purpose and function in the suspension system

The presented element operates in the front suspension area on the right side, responsible for maintaining the correct body height, damping vibrations, and controlling wheel movement relative to the chassis. Using the correct shock absorber integrated with the spring is crucial for:

• maintaining proper suspension geometry and driving stability,
• even load distribution between the left and right sides of the axle,
• effective damping of unevenness and reduction of body roll,
• maintaining predictable vehicle behavior during sudden maneuvers.

Selecting a component consistent with Audi's factory specifications reduces the risk of incorrect wheel alignment, excessive tire wear, and deterioration of ride comfort.

Benefits of using the original Audi design

The suspension element designed by the Audi brand is optimized for vehicle weight, load distribution, and the performance characteristics of the entire chassis system. In practice, this means:

• consistent operation with other suspension components (control arms, stabilizer, mounts),
• maintaining the factory balance between comfort and handling precision,
• proper cooperation with safety systems (ABS, ESP, traction assistants),
• reduction of unwanted noises and vibrations resulting from part mismatch.

Thanks to this, replacing a worn element with a component designed according to the original allows for restoring predictable vehicle reactions to steering inputs and stability during high-speed driving.

Installation and operational characteristics

Placement on the vehicle in the front right part of the axle requires precise fitting to the steering knuckle, top mount, and other suspension column elements. Using the correct component facilitates service work because it:

• allows maintaining factory mounting points without modifications,
• simplifies the geometry alignment process after replacement,
• reduces the risk of stress resulting from improper fitment.

This is particularly important in vehicles where repeatability of driving parameters and even wear of tires and cooperating elements are essential.

Product condition and service application

The offered element is in Used condition, which means it comes from an operated vehicle and can be an attractive cost-effective alternative to new components. This type of solution is often chosen for:

• post-accident repairs, when a quick replacement of a specific suspension corner is necessary,
• restoring the efficiency of a utility vehicle on a controlled budget,
• selecting parts consistent with factory specifications without interfering with handling characteristics.

Before installation, a standard workshop inspection is recommended, and after replacement – a wheel alignment, to fully utilize the component's potential and ensure even operation of the entire suspension system.

Suspension service expansion and educational materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the suspension zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as columns, struts, or complete shock-absorbing assemblies, check the available parts in the Audi shock absorbers and struts category.

For users who want to better understand the relationships between shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers, and the impact of these components on driving safety, the following guide will be useful: Suspension system – a comprehensive guide to shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers. Thanks to it, it is easier to plan the scope of service work and consciously select subsequent elements of the chassis system.