URGENT and Dillema with subframe bushes

[r5gtt]

Hi all,

Does anyone know if there's a special tool to fit the subframe upper and lower bushes as ive tried to fit them and when going in the bush starts to bow on the weakest point and stops it from going in?.

Thanks

[raz469]

Got my subframe mount done yesterday mate. Tops going in today! Yay!!

The lower mount was a pain. Literally took 2-3 hours to get it in.

In the end we had to get a g clamp/ monkey grips squeezing the bow and push mount in. That being said mine was oem and had a plastic outer.
Didn't look nice, but feels so great now.

[r5gtt]

That's the problem I'm having 

[raz469]

The mechanic just told me, theres a widget you can get to insert into the dogbone cutout and you can get a cone to help the lower go in.

[r5gtt]

Thanks bro my company are being f**kers and being cheap saying there's no special took but I'm certain there is. can you get any part numbers for the tool please?.

Thanks

[r5gtt]

I donr recommend anyone try this at home or you'll be stuck up the creek with no paddle 

Nightmare of a job and there are special tools for this job.

[raz469]

Sorry dude but don't have a pn for it. Just what the guy said. Tried calling vw or a specialist vw fitters?

[r5gtt]

Thanks all the same. VW are ssting no special tools but I've seen it on the net that you need special tools to do the job.http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/running_gear_axles_steering/front_suspension_drive_shafts/subframe_anti-roll_bar_suspension_links/repairing_subframe_(front-wheel_drive)/

[vRSAlex]

The trick is to insert a pry bar between the subframe and the part of the bush that bows.  Lever the bush in while pressing down.  Takes around 20 mins to get the bushes pressed in.

[r5gtt]

The trick is to insert a pry bar between the subframe and the part of the bush that bows.  Lever the bush in while pressing down.  Takes around 20 mins to get the bushes pressed in.

Where were you when I was desperate   
Tried thay and snapped a bush 

In the end I used the press to press down and a huge pair of grips that someone else was griping as I don't have the strength for that. theres always one beech out the lot and I got it.

@vRSAlex don't you use the special tool vag have?.

Thanks

[vRSAlex]

The trick is to insert a pry bar between the subframe and the part of the bush that bows.  Lever the bush in while pressing down.  Takes around 20 mins to get the bushes pressed in.

Where were you when I was desperate   
Tried thay and snapped a bush 

In the end I used the press to press down and a huge pair of grips that someone else was griping as I don't have the strength for that. theres always one beech out the lot and I got it.

@vRSAlex don't you use the special tool vag have?.

Thanks

Hadn't ben on the forum much so missed the question 

Got the fitting of them sussed a fair few years back and don't do enough to bother buying the tool.

[r5gtt]

The trick is to insert a pry bar between the subframe and the part of the bush that bows.  Lever the bush in while pressing down.  Takes around 20 mins to get the bushes pressed in.

Where were you when I was desperate   
Tried thay and snapped a bush 

In the end I used the press to press down and a huge pair of grips that someone else was griping as I don't have the strength for that. theres always one beech out the lot and I got it.

@vRSAlex don't you use the special tool vag have?.

Thanks

Hadn't ben on the forum much so missed the question 

Got the fitting of them sussed a fair few years back and don't do enough to bother buying the tool.

Yeah I did notice you've been quiet  Yeah not many people have then fitted but my job entails me to do so when replacing the subframe  pain in the  if you also me and a stupid design from VAG.
I'll be doing mine soon but have the Vibratechnics pair so should go straight in he says 

Thanks again for your reply 

[MPS]

Bit of a thread revival but this is the best aftermarket tool to do the job, makes it a doddle. Not cheap but much cheaper than the official workshop tool and easier as removal of the subframe is not required. The trick is finding a garage who aren't cheapskates and actually have this tool. [Best bet would be to find a reputable VAG specialist in your local area.]

[r5gtt]

Bit of a thread revival but this is the best aftermarket tool to do the job, makes it a doddle. Not cheap but much cheaper than the official workshop tool and easier as removal of the subframe is not required. The trick is finding a garage who aren't cheapskates and actually have this tool. [Best bet would be to find a reputable VAG specialist in your local area.]

thank you for your link and message @MPS

Yes it looks stupidly simple with that set as I did those on the A1 and had to grind the edges for them to go on and also a huge set of water grips and a strong guy to help me with them. If I had a another garage is invest in this myself.

People say it's easy but I don't believe this as the part that bows does snap!!!


Thanks again mate 

[MPS]