Lowered car troubles. Wishbone advice needed :)

[Kast29]

Hi all

Recently went for the dreaded MOT and flew through apart from the wishbone bushes are just about dead...

 

I would like to upgrade these is it is possible i have seen some mk4 golf 2WD wishbones that someone has put the R32 bushes in which are an upgrade but would they fit and does anyone know of a better set.!

 

I dont want to changing them every year but i spose thats the joys of lowering your car.

 

many thanks

Kieran

[P34RC3]

I belive people upgrade to a audi tt setup and use polybushes. Seen a few ppl do this now.

[kentphil1]

People use the TT cast arm setup, this has more adjustment capability in the camber department than the standard setup.

 

Also allows the arms to sit more level at lower ride heights.

[Simeon85]

However, in answer to your question, rather than spending >£100 on wishbones etc, yes you can fit TT rear wishbone bushes and then standard front bushes into your current wishbones. The advantage of the TT rears is that they have no cavities and therefore are a little more solid, whilst retaining factory movement, unlike the polybushes that tend to 'oval' around the central pin.

 

I bought my bushes recently from VWSpares.co.uk and they are not expensive

[meaty101]

When my standard bushes were shot i replaced them with the Audi TT ones. They are a lot stiffer than the octy ones but highly recommend them. They look like theyll last a long time.

[Kast29]

Im up for the TT wishbones but would it be worth changing the hubs to TT ones at the same time to make them last a bit longer ????

[kentphil1]

You really need to ask either Bowders1 or group1rs on here as they have this set-up and can advise you of the pros and cons of the mod, but maintaining level wishbones as the ride height is reduced is definitely more desirable than what the standard set-up offers for better handling.

 

It is just the costs which need to be taken into account, but as we all know after seeing our bank statements, nothing in go faster land comes cheap. and there is always the classifieds on here.

[group1rs]

You really need to ask either Bowders1 or group1rs on here as they have this set-up and can advise you of the pros and cons of the mod, but maintaining level wishbones as the ride height is reduced is definitely more desirable than what the standard set-up offers for better handling.

It is just the costs which need to be taken into account, but as we all know after seeing our bank statements, nothing in go faster land comes cheap. and there is always the classifieds on here.

You Rang !

No cons with converting to TT cast setup. You will have the ability of a tad more adjustability. Use caster increased super pro bushes and get proper alignment done after fitment. A very worthwhile mod.

[kentphil1]

You Rang !

No cons with converting to TT cast setup. You will have the ability of a tad more adjustability. Use caster increased super pro bushes and get proper alignment done after fitment. A very worthwhile mod.

Damn, you appear like a superhero in a marvel comic   thanks for that mate.

[Kast29]

You Rang !

No cons with converting to TT cast setup. You will have the ability of a tad more adjustability. Use caster increased super pro bushes and get proper alignment done after fitment. A very worthwhile mod.

 

Surely if i added the hubs and made the cast arms sit virtualy horizontal it would prolong the life of the bushes?

 

cheers for the help guys..