Suspension Secrets VW & Audi (MQB)

Adjustable camber plates are the core offering for MQB applications. Camber plates replace the factory strut top mounts and allow front camber (and in some designs, caster) to be adjusted beyond the limited range of the standard suspension, which is useful when fitting wider tyres or dialling in an alignment for track use.

MQB is the Volkswagen Group modular transverse platform used from roughly 2012 onward across models such as the Volkswagen Golf Mk7, Mk7.5 and Mk8 (including GTI and R), Volkswagen Tiguan, Audi A3/S3 (8V, 8Y), SEAT Leon and Skoda Octavia. Confirm your car is MQB rather than the earlier PQ35 platform, and check strut type, whether your car uses DCC adaptive dampers, and whether aftermarket coilovers are already fitted, as top mount compatibility can vary. If you are unsure, send us your build details, VIN or chassis code and we can check the manufacturer listing for you.

Fitting camber plates requires removal of the front strut assemblies and safe use of a spring compressor, followed by a full four-wheel alignment once the car is back on the ground. Installation by a qualified professional workshop is recommended. You will typically need axle stands, metric sockets and spanners, a torque wrench and the manufacturer's supplied instructions, and torque values should always be taken from the instructions included with the product.

Will these suit a standard car? Camber plates are generally designed to work with factory or aftermarket strut assemblies, but you should confirm compatibility with your damper setup in the product listing before ordering.

Do I need an alignment afterwards? Yes. A wheel alignment is required after fitting camber plates so the settings can be measured and set correctly.

Is this collection only for Volkswagen? No. MQB parts are listed for the wider Volkswagen Group range, which includes Audi, SEAT and Skoda models built on the same platform.