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Title: Rear trailing arms
Post by: amanda on May 13, 2019, 02:07:39 pm
Just picked my Mk5 up from dealer after having rear trailing arms and lower arm bushes replaced after they were found to be defective in a vehicle inspection prior to having a minor service. I am astounded at the change of the handling of the car but new frt tires and 4 wheel alignment have probably helped.........got a smile on my face now despite the bill!  :scared: :laugh: :P
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: DBXdarkangel on May 13, 2019, 07:26:41 pm
My local "stealer" said my trailing arms needed doing. They also said my front cv boot needed replacing altho my local m.o.t center said they are perfect.

Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: bobby_fodge on May 13, 2019, 07:34:39 pm
My local "stealer" said my trailing arms needed doing. They also said my front cv boot needed replacing altho my local m.o.t center said they are perfect.

Was the air in the boot also need replacing?
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: terrier on May 13, 2019, 09:43:15 pm
Ive just replaced the bushes( PFR85-508) on both sides trying to sort a squeak without success. Easy enough to do once the bolts were loose   ARB next :signLOL:
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: ljc19630 on May 14, 2019, 05:33:43 pm
My local "stealer" said my trailing arms needed doing. They also said my front cv boot needed replacing altho my local m.o.t center said they are perfect.

Was the air in the boot also need replacing?



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Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: Lewo on May 14, 2019, 08:34:38 pm
 
Just picked my Mk5 up from dealer after having rear trailing arms and lower arm bushes replaced after they were found to be defective in a vehicle inspection prior to having a minor service. I am astounded at the change of the handling of the car but new frt tires and 4 wheel alignment have probably helped.........got a smile on my face now despite the bill!  :scared: :laugh: :P

How much to have the work done if you don't mind me asking amanda?
Cheers
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: amanda on May 15, 2019, 12:37:56 pm
Just picked my Mk5 up from dealer after having rear trailing arms and lower arm bushes replaced after they were found to be defective in a vehicle inspection prior to having a minor service. I am astounded at the change of the handling of the car but new frt tires and 4 wheel alignment have probably helped.........got a smile on my face now despite the bill!  :scared: :laugh: :P

How much to have the work done if you don't mind me asking amanda?
Cheers


You have a pm  :booty:
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: muff1991 on May 15, 2019, 03:58:18 pm
wait till you got to replace the toe adjuster bushes - OMG the bolts #cut time! :fighting:
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: pudding on May 15, 2019, 04:25:49 pm
I have all manner of thumps, bangs, taps, knocks, rattles, kapows and kabooms coming from my rear end.   I keep putting off a rear end overhaul as there are so many bushes, but I'm thinking I might just buy all the prebushed arms and links and just get it done over a weekend.

As Amanda said, having a fresh rear end is very satisfying indeed!
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: amanda on May 16, 2019, 06:50:23 am
I have all manner of thumps, bangs, taps, knocks, rattles, kapows and kabooms coming from my rear end.   I keep putting off a rear end overhaul as there are so many bushes, but I'm thinking I might just buy all the prebushed arms and links and just get it done over a weekend.

As Amanda said, having a fresh rear end is very satisfying indeed!


That’s what dealer did with mine .......said by the time you paid for labor to change bushes it was approximately same price.
Ohhhhhh am very pleased with my rear end now ...........it’s very firm!!!!  :P :booty:
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: Stig_gti on May 16, 2019, 07:05:44 am
Ecs sells a refresh kit. Comes complete genuine and there made up parts.
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: pudding on May 16, 2019, 09:48:04 am
Ah nice one, didn't know that.  And here it is: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/rear-suspension-refresh-kit-stage-2/1k0512297dkt/

Still 4 bushes to press out/in though, and a whole load of bolts to buy, but it's a lot easier than rebushing every arm / link.
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: amanda on May 16, 2019, 12:12:08 pm
Hmmmm that looks like a us link as it’s in $ so don’t forget to allow for the dreaded import tax which when added brings it up to about what I paid including fitting and all the nuts and bolts required  :thinking: :thinking: :P
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: Stig_gti on May 16, 2019, 02:52:52 pm
I’m sure one of the company like awesome sell parts uk side for ecs.
Would be worth giving them a shout see if they have that kit in stock or could get it.
Then no import taxes.
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: pudding on May 16, 2019, 03:19:01 pm
The import taxes etc are reflected in Awesome's prices for overseas parts, and then some!  Example:  Neuspeed RSE07 8x18 wheel, $808 direct from Neuspeed in the states, which is £691 on XE.com.  From Awesome? £1269!!  Double the price.  Absolutely ridiculous.

I suspect it would be cheaper to buy the parts individually from the dealer rather than use Awesome.
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: amanda on May 16, 2019, 04:16:28 pm
All I will say is I now have 2 yrs Warrenty on work and I am happy rather than paying more for awesome
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: Stig_gti on May 16, 2019, 07:37:26 pm
Bad idea then lol. Be best to source the parts and use a specialist then. Or if you can fit your self. Will save a lump of cash
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: Stig_gti on May 16, 2019, 07:38:34 pm
All I will say is I now have 2 yrs Warrenty on work and I am happy rather than paying more for awesome
Was every bush replaced at the rear. What was the cost of you don’t mind me asking
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: amanda on May 17, 2019, 11:03:42 am
Yep including all the nuts bolts and what ever else they use  :star:

Give me a pm

Oh I must say again I love my firm peachy bum now!!!!!   :P  :booty: :booty: :booty:
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: pudding on May 17, 2019, 05:28:43 pm
 :grin:

I rebushed my Corrado years ago, front to back, all oem rubber.  It drove like new again afterwards.  Really need to do the same on the GTI.  No one likes a soggy old undercarriage.  Even cars need a face lift and some fresh botox from time to time.
Title: Re: Rear trailing arms
Post by: Christiank on May 21, 2019, 09:20:51 pm
Indeed some must people should do to their cars.. Gives back the joy driving older cars.

I also replaced my intire rear subframe last summer - Will go after every bolt and nut now when swapping for other brake setup and summer wheels with full alignment done and also made sure all bolts and buts are tightened to VW spec new when bushes has settled after some kilometers drivin :)