MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Dallen75 on March 29, 2014, 12:55:37 pm

Title: Top mount replacement
Post by: Dallen75 on March 29, 2014, 12:55:37 pm

Hi all, I now have a bilstein b12 kit to go in as I didn't want to go down the coilover route. I've been told to replace top mounts front and rear and new rear bump stops. I can find bump stops for £6 each which is fine but not sure what to replace on the top mounts ? Is it easier and better to replace full bolt in unit or just the bearings with a new fitting kit ? Cheers davey

Title: Re: Top mount replacement
Post by: stuart-88 on March 29, 2014, 02:46:23 pm

Whilst you've got the strut out it's probably best to replace the whole top mount, not just the bearing. Especially as the stiffer springs will be putting more pressure on them. Kind of like taking a gearbox out IMO, you always replace the clutch!

Also saves on getting a spring compressor to remove your old top mount, meaning you can just unbolt your old strut and put it to one side in one piece.

Title: Re: Top mount replacement
Post by: Stooey on October 02, 2015, 11:09:21 pm

I am looking to fit bilstein b4 shocks with h&r springs and have been recommended to fit a new top mount kit, I have searched and cant find any kits for sale, can anybody point me in the right direction?

Cheers

Title: Re: Top mount replacement
Post by: grumpy on October 03, 2015, 09:46:12 pm

Hi mate,
You can get the TTRS top mount kit from TPS. Perfect fit and less flex.

Audi part numbers...

S6N0412249C bearing x2
SN10127707  bolt       x6
8J0412331  mounting x2
N91021601  nut         x2

Thanks.

Title: Re: Top mount replacement
Post by: Stooey on October 03, 2015, 10:13:11 pm

Quote from: grumpy on October 03, 2015, 09:46:12 pm

Hi mate,
You can get the TTRS top mount kit from TPS. Perfect fit and less flex.

Audi part numbers...

S6N0412249C bearing x2
SN10127707  bolt       x6
8J0412331  mounting x2
N91021601  nut         x2

Thanks.

That's great mate, any idea on price for these parts?

Title: Re: Top mount replacement
Post by: Stooey on October 04, 2015, 09:30:02 pm

Would this kit be worthwhile if I'm fitting new shocks and springs?
http://www.psituning.com/product.php/24025/coilover_shock_installation_kit___golf_mk5_6/be6adc0220d43d7fe7a08f4f283ff556

Title: Re: Top mount replacement
Post by: grumpy on October 05, 2015, 10:46:21 pm

Hi mate,
Give TPS a ring for a price on the TTRS front top mount items, it's been a while since I fitted mine.

The link you've provided appears to show the mk5's stock bits. If you have noisy/worn front mounts and/or rear mounts that knock, it's ideal.

If you're just after a more dependable front end, the TTRS bits help.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Top mount replacement
Post by: Stooey on October 06, 2015, 05:00:09 pm

Quote from: grumpy on October 05, 2015, 10:46:21 pm

Hi mate,
Give TPS a ring for a price on the TTRS front top mount items, it's been a while since I fitted mine.

The link you've provided appears to show the mk5's stock bits. If you have noisy/worn front mounts and/or rear mounts that knock, it's ideal.

If you're just after a more dependable front end, the TTRS bits help.

Thanks.

Cheers for the advice, is it just the mount itself that's upgraded on the ttrs setup? I'm fitting a set of bilstein b8 dampers with h&r springs so want to just revamp all the suspension

Does a ttrs kit the same style as in the link fit or is it a golf kit I need but just swap the top mounts for ttrs ones?

Cheers