Need Help - Removing Subframe / VWR dogbone Mount

[GTI-Ross]

Hey guys, potentially looking to buy Andys Subframe with VWR Mount already installed. I just have a few questions and hopefully someone can shed light on it.

So removing the subframe, is it easy enough to do with my mates on my drive (we all have a skill levels of doing jobs around 6 out of 10 - Technical wise) Is this something we can do with a couple of jacks, axle stands and some decent sockets, or is it defo a job for the pro mechanics?

If the mount is already installed, is it just a straight swap or is there a lot more too it? Will i need all new bolts, just stretch bolts and just use the old ones.

Thanks for any help guys.

[bacillus]

Once done you will need to check your alignment...

[GTI-Ross]

Any other help would be great guys

[rich83]

Hey guys, potentially looking to buy Andys Subframe with VWR Mount already installed. I just have a few questions and hopefully someone can shed light on it.

So removing the subframe, is it easy enough to do with my mates on my drive (we all have a skill levels of doing jobs around 6 out of 10 - Technical wise) Is this something we can do with a couple of jacks, axle stands and some decent sockets, or is it defo a job for the pro mechanics?

You can do it on the drive but its a pain, easier to do it up in the air.

If the mount is already installed, is it just a straight swap or is there a lot more too it? Will i need all new bolts, just stretch bolts and just use the old ones.

Yes... straight swap. IIRC the bolt is a stretch bolt so should be replaced... but Im almost certain there is no real point in replacing it. If you do replace it, it will only be a few quid from VW.

Thanks for any help guys.