Front lower control arm Rear bushes fitted to my R32 today.
The bushes that come on all Golf MKv's are pretty soft. This means the steering angles can change with accel, braking, etc. Bump steer can result as well as a loss of caster over time as the rear hex mounting rod distorts the bush up (and in or out).
This happens due to the holes in the bushes.
All replacement bushes come complete with the ally housing, Audi or VW.
Audi A3 bushes only have the holes on the top and bottom and are a straight bolt swap in.
Late model Audi TT bushes are a solid type that also fit but the ally housing need to have the inner hole moved in 6mm.(slotted)
If you use the TT housing you 'may' get more caster as well.
The bushes themselves can be easily pressed out in a vice etc and swapped into the MkV housing.
Whole job today on ramps took me 2 hours.
Initial impersssions on a drive around the block and down the freeway:
Instantly noticed more feel to the tyres thru the steering wheel.
Turn in on corners a lot sweeter.
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