Peugeot 2008 Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the 2008, whether a knock changes with temperature is a genuinely useful diagnostic clue — plus a real, free DIY test for track rod wear.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front struts (aftermarket) Bilstein 22-249418 / KYB 3338002
| Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket) | Bilstein 22-249418 (B4, right) / 22-249401 (left), 51 mm; KYB 3338002 (right) / 3338003 (left), 47 mm; KYB 3338055 (right) / 3338005 (left), 51 mm; Monroe 742206SP (right) / 742207SP (left), 47 mm; Monroe G8650 (51 mm); Daco 452802R / 452802L (47 mm). All gas twin-tube. |
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| Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket) | LH TRW JTC1234, Delphi TC2983, febi 37470, SKF VKDS 323036 B, NTY ZWD-CT-022; RH TRW JTC1235, Delphi TC2984, febi 37471, SKF VKDS 323037 B, NTY ZWD-CT-023 (all with ball joint except where only sheet steel is stated) |
| Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket) | Sachs 803 023 (kit); Sachs 801 010 (bearing); SNR KB659.36 and KB659.00 (kits with ball bearing); Ridex 1180S0659 (no ball bearing); febi 10091 (metal bearing) |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | Sachs 803 023 mount kit: 5031 F2; Sachs 801 010 bearing: 3637192, 5035 19, 5035 23, 5035 27, 5035 58, 5035 63, 54612-1G010, 54612-2C000, 91510633. None quoted for struts or arms. |
| Fitment notes | Two strut sizes (47 mm and 51 mm) are listed with no engine split, so match the existing strut. |
A Genuinely Useful Diagnostic Clue: Does the Knock Change With Temperature? — Peugeot 2008 Front Suspension
A genuinely well-documented, useful pattern worth paying attention to: whether a knock gets better or worse as the car warms up during a drive points toward different specific causes. A knock that's prominent when cold and largely disappears after driving for a while often points toward a worn top mount or strut bearing, which behaves differently as the rubber components warm and flex more freely. A knock that instead appears or worsens specifically after around 30 minutes of driving, particularly at slow speeds, has been traced in documented cases to worn steering tie rods rather than the suspension itself — worth mentioning this specific timing pattern to a technician, since it's a genuinely useful clue for narrowing down the cause faster than generic trial and error.
It's also genuinely worth knowing that this platform has a well-documented reputation for knocks that survive an initial repair — multiple documented cases describe drop links, top mounts, or ball joints being replaced without the noise actually resolving, sometimes requiring several visits and multiple components addressed before the actual cause is found. This isn't necessarily a sign of an incompetent garage; it reflects a genuinely stubborn platform characteristic where more than one worn component can be masking or mimicking another's symptoms. Real cost figures worth knowing: top mount replacement has been quoted around £60 in parts plus £80 labour on the 208 specifically.
Peugeot 2008 Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work
On the Peugeot 2008, nothing from the road surface reaches the cabin without first passing through these components, so their wear tends to blur into vague, hard-to-place symptoms instead of one obvious failure. Working through the possibilities systematically finds the real cause far quicker than guesswork.
Peugeot 2008 Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It
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Peugeot 2008 Front Suspension Strut: What It Does
The strut assembly at the front of the Peugeot 2008 does double duty — housing both the damper and the spring's mounting point. When it wears out, bumps produce more bounce than they should, and uneven tyre wear tends to follow if it goes unaddressed.
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Peugeot 2008 Front Suspension Strut: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Suspension Strut Guide for symptoms of worn bushings and ball joints, confirming fitment against your VIN, and rubber vs polyurethane guidance.
More Peugeot Front Suspension Strut
The same part, covered across other Peugeot models.