Rear suspension bushes.

zebedee · 17-05-2008, 18:07

Hi, i have an annoying problem. I've changed all four springs and shocks which made a difference but my back end still wobbles and weaves especially in the bends. When i say my back end i do mean the cars!

The previous owner towed a large caravan and boat which i think has worn the main bushes. Does anyone know if these are expensive or how much to change?

Thanks

Stewart_S3 · 17-05-2008, 19:59

I think I am right in saying the rear beam is the same as Golf Mk4 which as a matter of course need replacing around the 60k miles mark.

Bit of a pain to do as the rear beam needs to come off which means the brakes will need bleeding after refitting.

I think the book states 4 hours but the bushes werent expensive, sub £30 as i recall.

Lex Dysia · 17-05-2008, 20:23

1) Get poly bushes and you'll never need to touch them again 2) According to haynes manual. Disconnect all pipes/cables from beam, undo each retaining nut (1 each side), lever axle down and wedge with a piece of wood or similar, remove old bush fit new and refit in reverse order. Drilling to weaken old bush is recommended. Havent done it myself but haynes is usually spot on so you may get away without removing axle.

zebedee · 25-05-2008, 19:01

Thanks for your help guys.

Lummox · 25-05-2008, 19:04

Ive done plenty of them. Not to be done bythe faint hearted its a bloody hard work out. If they are that knackered you can usually knock the centre out then cut through the outer cage with a hacksaw bend the edges in and then smack it out. Getting OE bushes back in though can be tricky without the correct toolage.

Steevie Wonder · 25-05-2008, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by zebedee

Hi, i have an annoying problem. I've changed all four springs and shocks which made a difference but my back end still wobbles and weaves especially in the bends. When i say my back end i do mean the cars!

The previous owner towed a large caravan and boat which i think has worn the main bushes. Does anyone know if these are expensive or how much to change?

Thanks

Give Nick a call at Jabba, they're around the £40 mark - well worth doing too!

17-05-2008, 18:07	#1
zebedee Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hampshire Posts: 43	Rear suspension bushes. Hi, i have an annoying problem. I've changed all four springs and shocks which made a difference but my back end still wobbles and weaves especially in the bends. When i say my back end i do mean the cars! The previous owner towed a large caravan and boat which i think has worn the main bushes. Does anyone know if these are expensive or how much to change? Thanks __________________ Octavia slx tdi 110 hopefully modded oneday Triumph daytona 600 very modded I live in Andover!!

17-05-2008, 19:59	#2
Stewart_S3 Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 36	Re: Rear suspension bushes. I think I am right in saying the rear beam is the same as Golf Mk4 which as a matter of course need replacing around the 60k miles mark. Bit of a pain to do as the rear beam needs to come off which means the brakes will need bleeding after refitting. I think the book states 4 hours but the bushes werent expensive, sub £30 as i recall. __________________ Public Enemy #1. Wanted on many forums on three counts of bad behaviour: 1. Daring to criticise the mighty S3 and LCR (and now VRS!) and questioning their greatness. 2. Upsetting the cotton-wool people who inhabit the above forums 3. Founding Member of Monty Python's 'Argument Clinic'.

17-05-2008, 20:23	#3
Lex Dysia Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 261	Re: Rear suspension bushes. 1) Get poly bushes and you'll never need to touch them again 2) According to haynes manual. Disconnect all pipes/cables from beam, undo each retaining nut (1 each side), lever axle down and wedge with a piece of wood or similar, remove old bush fit new and refit in reverse order. Drilling to weaken old bush is recommended. Havent done it myself but haynes is usually spot on so you may get away without removing axle. __________________ Upper & Lower S3 Strut braces-PiperX CAI-Forge FMDV006 DV-Forge TIP-Whiteline adjustable rear arb-Superpro Dogbone, Control arm & Front ARB bushes-LCR Splitter-Milotec Grilles-Golf MK4 Aero wipers-KVW100-Cruise Control-Parking Sensors-18" RS8 Alloys-N75H TO DO: Forge blue 5 piece silicon hose set-Blueflame turbo back-Remap-Seat & Door Card Leather trim and a respray.

25-05-2008, 19:01	#4
zebedee Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hampshire Posts: 43	Re: Rear suspension bushes. Thanks for your help guys. __________________ Octavia slx tdi 110 hopefully modded oneday Triumph daytona 600 very modded I live in Andover!!

25-05-2008, 19:04	#5
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 20,243	Re: Rear suspension bushes. Ive done plenty of them. Not to be done bythe faint hearted its a bloody hard work out. If they are that knackered you can usually knock the centre out then cut through the outer cage with a hacksaw bend the edges in and then smack it out. Getting OE bushes back in though can be tricky without the correct toolage. __________________ 1988 Golf GTi - Made up of MK2, MK3 and MK4 Golf and Corrado parts also bits of Audi TT and even Ibiza Cupra. Truly a VAG car indeed.

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