VW Volkswagen Touareg 7L Cradle Subframe Crossmember Front Suspension is a key structural element of the front suspension, responsible for stable support of the longitudinal body frame parts and precise guidance of the running gear. A properly selected cradle ensures the correct geometry of the vehicle's front, which translates into predictable car behavior and safe operation.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 7L0499030T
- Mark: Volkswagen
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 7L0499030T
- Substitutable numbers: 7L0499030T, 7L0 499 030 T
- Location on the vehicle: Front
- Category: Frame Rails & Subframes
Purpose and Function in the Suspension System
The front cradle for the Volkswagen Touareg 7L series serves as a load-bearing element for suspension components and longitudinal body frame parts. As part of the Longitudinal Body Frame Parts and Brackets category, it is responsible for:
- rigid connection of the front part of the body to the suspension,
- maintaining correct wheel geometry during driving and braking,
- reducing stresses transferred from the road to the vehicle's structure.
Its placement on the vehicle is the front, meaning the element directly interacts with the front running gear and influences steering precision and driving comfort.
Construction and Fit for Volkswagen Touareg 7L
The cradle has been specifically designed for the Touareg 7L model's construction, maintaining factory mounting points and spacing. Thanks to this:
- it fits original mounting points in the body without the need for modifications,
- it ensures compatibility with standard suspension components,
- it maintains factory steering and chassis performance parameters.
As a Volkswagen brand component, the cradle aligns with the manufacturer's design principles, which is important for accident repairs and restoring the vehicle to its original settings.
Condition, Service Application, and Quality Control
The offered cradle is used, making it an economical solution for suspension repairs and front-end rebuilds. Before being offered, this type of element is routinely verified for:
- structural integrity (no cracks or critical deformations),
- condition of suspension and body mounting points,
- absence of significant damage affecting its installability.
This allows the cradle to be used for both routine repairs and front-end reconstruction after a collision, where restoring correct geometry and structural rigidity is crucial.
Benefits of Using an Original Front Cradle
Using an original suspension frame in the Volkswagen Touareg 7L allows for the cohesion of the entire running gear system. The most important benefits include:
- factory fit to the body – no issues with mounting and alignment of cooperating elements,
- stable vehicle handling – proper suspension support limits undesirable body movements,
- safe operation of the braking and steering systems – thanks to the preservation of correct mounting points.
This solution is particularly recommended for professional body and mechanical repairs where repeatability and compliance with manufacturer specifications are important.
Related Categories and Technical Knowledge
If you are looking for other elements from the Longitudinal Body Frame Parts and Brackets Volkswagen category, check out our dedicated offer: Volkswagen Longitudinal Body Frame Parts and Brackets. This will help you easily select cohesive structural components for your Touareg.
To better understand the impact of chassis design on car performance and handling, it is worth reading the material comparing RS sports versions with standard models: Audi RS vs. Other Models – What Lies Under the Hood and Chassis?. The article shows how changes in the chassis and suspension translate into the car's on-road behavior.
