VW Golf Mk2 Owners Club

Polybush Top Mounts

November 15, 2020, 12:01:01 PM

Anyone using Polybush top mounts.

Been running G60 ones for a few years with standard struts and lowered springs, but now getting a lot of play when the car is jacked up, the MOT man commented on this a few months ago.

Looking for a more long term upgrade.

Many thanks,

Simon.

Re: Polybush Top Mounts

Reply #1 – November 15, 2020, 03:09:55 PM

Had Bonrath on my old GTI for years, great bit of kit.

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Reply #2 – November 15, 2020, 03:54:25 PM

Any idea where you get those from, did a quick search and nothing came up?

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Reply #3 – November 15, 2020, 04:06:13 PM

Don't think they make them any more.

Powerflex do some https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK2-GTI-VR6-G60-Powerflex-Front-Strut-Top-Mounts-Bushes-Free-Bearings-/151641918651

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Reply #4 – November 15, 2020, 05:17:53 PM

Thanks for that, anyone had good experiences with the Powerflex ones?

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Reply #5 – November 15, 2020, 10:13:32 PM

Personally id use the oem rubber choice, used poly top mounts on my old 20v, literally changed them back to oem rubber the following weekend, they just put far to much extra vibration through the car.

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Reply #6 – November 16, 2020, 09:16:49 AM

I was just looking for something that lasts longer, fed up with having to change rubbers every couple of years.

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Reply #7 – November 16, 2020, 10:38:06 AM

I never found the Bonraths to be crashy to be honest but then it was the only poly bushes I had on the car as you I was constantly replacing the rubber ones, they split and allowed the shock to drop, the Bonrath ones are still on the car as good as new.

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Reply #8 – November 16, 2020, 10:40:17 AM

Would mk3 OE top mount set up be a better option?

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Reply #9 – November 16, 2020, 11:25:17 AM

Are MK3 Golf ones a straight swap?

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Reply #10 – November 16, 2020, 11:48:05 AM

Almost, I think you need to change the top nut as well. Pretty sure it's documented somewhere if not wait till Monkey comes along, he'll be able to confirm.

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Reply #11 – November 16, 2020, 07:51:05 PM

Yep you to need to change the top spring plate, nut and the bearing too! So a few things to buy.

It's a hexagonal nut so no faffing with that MK2 thingy with the cut-outs.

Take a look see here:

MK3 Top Mount Article

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Reply #12 – November 17, 2020, 02:20:37 PM

So, for a mk3 upgrade I need to buy this rubber, bearing and nut

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Febi-Front-Top-Mounts-Mount-Kits-VW-Mk3-Golf-GTI-TDI-Passat-Corrado-VR6/181961618729?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

and this spring cup

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/meyle/2116117?gshp=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIurzx7uKJ7QIVhxh7Ch3t5Q4tEAQYAiABEgISKfD_BwE

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Reply #13 – November 17, 2020, 06:22:40 PM

Personally I wouldn't touch Febi these days, crap quality, Lemforder or Meyle https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-OEM-Lemforder-Front-Top-Mounts-Bearings-VW-Mk3-Golf-Sharan-Corrado-VR6/400838980314?hash=item5d53dd72da:g:oJIAAOSwT6pVwcH5

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Reply #14 – November 17, 2020, 08:23:25 PM

Note that there are 2 sizes of MK3 spring top plate. You need to ensure you get th right one (bigger).
The first ones I got were too small, then I got some the right size but the pressing was a bit rough....
I finally got some from the local VW dealer. I think they were circa £20 each, bought last year.