2015 Jetta TDI Firestone Air Spring Compatibility

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I want to install these airbag helper springs on my turbo diesel VW jetta. There is a note on the site saying specifically not for TDI models. Do you have a product that is similar that I can use on my car? What is different about TDI cars that makes this kit incompatible?

asked by: Lee

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Helpful Expert Reply:

I reached out to my tech contact at Firestone and he let me know that the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle # F4176 are a fit for the TDI models as well. There was an exception for 2007-2010 where they did not fit, but the 2011-2017 TDI models do fit.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 11

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