How to install a Dogbone Insert | MK7.5 GTI

[@briandesrosiers4762]

I did the BFI stage one on both my GTI’s. MK 7.5 and MK 8. This is a must have mod. Without it, you have a popcorn machine. With the inserts. No more wheel hop. I heard zero noise in the cabin.

[@hddindilauro1464]

I changed my subframe bushing a couple years ago in a parking lot bejind my job thanks to this video. Loosened the subframe bolt with a 3/8 drive and a pipe

[@hddindilauro1464]

Thanks DAP

[@BboyMobster]

This is the best vw mod for the price. Really stiffen the chassis and shift feel. I loved it over the stock feel. Got rid of that spongy feeling.

[@trevormillar5469]

I just ordered a BFI stage 1 insert a few days ago. Haven’t installed it yet but I’m glad I caught these tips beforehand. Can’t wait to see the difference this makes

[@miiiikee_]

Trevor Millar the stage one insert is great! I have that in mine and it tightens it up nice.

[@diffieq]

Paul could you do a video comparison of hard acceleration with and without the dog bone insert?

[@Nypartcannon]

If you leave one wheel on the ground ie Jack one side of the car up you won’t get the issues this fella encountered. The upper mount will not move at all took me 30 seconds to fit. I do not have ant unwanted vibrations other than in reverse. The improvement is fantastic during driving.

[@thomaspedersennorway]

I have the one from Powerflex on my mk7.5 GTI PP, and it is without a doubt the most bang for buck part I've done.

[@Krispy95]

Thomas Toget how’s the NVH with the Powerflex? I have a MK7.5 R. Thinking about getting the BFI stage 1 or the Powerflex street version.

[@thomaspedersen4481]

@@Krispy95 I have the purple one form Powerflex, and it's like night and day. I did not like the GTI one bit when shifting before it, but after it's like another car. Can recommend 110%, will not regret 😁

[@Krispy95]

Thomas Pedersen that’s good to hear. I’ll order one! Do you have a pendulum mount as well?

[@thomaspedersen4481]

@@Krispy95 no, just the dogbone insert.

[@TheSqueak99]

I’ve just ordered one for my Vrs! Hoping it will reduce the wheel hop and awful ‘banging’ through the cabin

[@charlesedwards3577]

Did this last year on my MK6 last year. Took about a week or two for it to break in- and vibrations tone down. You have to break it in, think too many people that complain about the vibration dont give it enuff time to die down before taking it out. Advice on install: Break the bolt loose and a couple turns. (leave it in the mount). Begin to push the insert in as far as u can. THEN fully remove the bolt and insert the new one. With the mount mostly in the tranny shouldnt move on you.

[@ibeecarefree]

Really good info. I was on the verge of taking it out because of the amount of vibration added to the cabin. Reading your comment made me keep it in and try the break in. Thanks.

[@drsnowmon]

Thanks for your tip on leaving the old bolt in it then pushing the insert in before replacing with new bolt! I will try your method this weekend when I'm off work

[@willie123811]

How's it holding up? Any issues?

[@MisticDW]

It's crazy, I had a MK7 2.0 TDI GT and I didn't even know wheel hope was a thing as it never happened once, Now I have a MK7.5 GTE and I'm getting some crazy wheel hope

[@djhall4823]

I have a Powerflex 'street hybrid' insert arriving soon for my MK7.5 & excited to experience the difference

[@Milinator]

Hi, so hows the Powerflex hybrid insert doing? is it worth it, hows the noise, vibrations? Thanks!

[@MrC72k]

@Deutsche Auto Parts, would love to see an install on the new 034 Upper Dogbone mount

[@ackliph]

I should have watched the whole video. I made the same exact mistake as the DAP guy. You have to insert a bolt to hold the top in place before you press it in. I used silicone spray lube. I didn't use a hammer. I drove my car on ramps and pressed it in with a scissor jack. I think that worked MUCH easier than trying to hammer it in. It's a VERY tight fit. BTW the original bolt was a 21mm. The new bolt in my kit was a 22mm.

[@majstorivan4805]

I don't get you. You mean just Push powerflex insert in while the main bolt is screwed in? While the insert is pushed in then unscrew main bolt and then use powerflex washer and plastic sleeve with the original bolt ant tight that in?

[@ackliph]

@@majstorivan4805 Mine was a Torque Solutions brand. And yes. Put in the bolt. Press in the silicone lubed insert with consistent pressure from a jack. Then put in the bolt with plate. So much easier than hammering it in. If you skip the bolt, it will press the top part out and frustrate you!

[@majstorivan4805]

@@ackliph I googled and saw that Torque Solutions have PU type(black) same design as powerflex, and aluminum one. Are you happy with it? I think the best way is to just loosen the bolt a bit but don't remove it until the insert is pushed up completely to avoid separating the original two-piece bushing.

[@ackliph]

@@majstorivan4805 I purchased the Street version. I've since sold the car, but it added a little NVH, but my favorite improvement was with the 1st gear starting out. It eliminated the "chugging."

[@austinjones9400]

Man I wish I saw this video beforehand

[@Affalterbach1967]

Pro tip: use only a green hammer to install green parts at 5:01

[@DMac604]

mallet

[@eleazarcassis2870]

1.will these inserts prolong the life of the bushing itself ? 2. can the inserts be used to compensate a tired worn, but not completely shot bushing?

[@circuitdotlt]

how do these hold up after two years of service?

[@GenerationRx]

Just did mine on ramps, with a jack and board to push it in. Didn't even have the 22mm, so I used a 7/8. Some silicone spray.. I'm sure theres someone wondering out there, yes it is VERY do-able. Wrapped it up in 20 min.

[@stupid_name3703]

Thanks. I needed to hear this. Lmao

[@mexifinn7830]

When do this vs a full dogbone/pendulum replacement? Would like to do something to my MK7 R - as soon as I removed the clutch restrictor (6MT) I feel like I notice more engine movement because of the faster clutch action...

[@Espadazorz]

3 questions: 1) What kind of lube did you use? 2) Do you think this could be done on the floor? Ie with just a couple of normal jack stands supporting the car. 3) Would this help with a MK5 Jetta jerking when accelerating from or to 0?

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Hey Shawn, Hope u don't mind me helping with your query, 1 - a tube of grease should come in the box with the bush 2 - yes it can be done on the floor. I have made a KZbin video of installing mine on the garage floor on my MK2 cupra R, using a jack to press the insert into the dogbone bush 3 - it helps with gear changes mainly less of a jolt when accelerating through the gears, wheel hop on launches is solved by installing 'anti-lift' kits (powerflex do some as well as other brands) Hope this helps 👍🏻

[@benw2270]

I'm wondering what size tires to get for my 15' GTI, They are the stock autobahn wheels and I want to put on the 235/40 PSS, I also want to put on 10mm spacers. Is this a good Idea? it seems pretty safe to me

[@Mulhim966]

the question is can I insert it on worn rubber ?

[@zzzyo2855]

Hello do you think that will work on Golf 2014 2.0 tdi? Because i think the mount is bad because just hops in first gear. Can i install this thing and get away?

[@dansecord383]

Is that bolt m14 x 1.5. I think i need to chase the threads on the upper too.

[@apexseal2811]

I am considering purchasing an MKIV Golf for daily driving, but really can't decide on which engine to choose. The options are 1.6l (8v, 101HP), 2.0l (8v, 115HP) and maybe the 1.9 TDI (90HP). I've heard the 1.6 gets very similar mpg as the 2.0, and when really demanded the 1.6 gets less economy than the 2.0. I'd like to know which would be the best option, considering mainly reliability and low running costs, without minding the car being beaten down aesthetically (not mechanically of course).

[@apexseal2811]

+TKD Which one of all these? As far as I know these engines have timing belts, but in other markets/ regions it may vary.

[@wrangler0829]

2.0 turbo. Just get the GTI

[@frankatheboy]

Hi are able to use the oem bolt but a new one of course or do you need a longer bolt if so what's the part number thanks

[@Sam-sb6ih]

Did you ever find out if you need a longer bolt lol? Thanks

[@rowdytitan]

Is this only beneficial if you have the 6 speed manual or will it also improve wheel hop on DSG equipped MK7s?

[@2of2DCH]

Both.

[@charlesedwards3577]

Benefits both as far as wheel hop and traction. Manual drivers will feel more solid shifting experience due to less tranny movement.

[@jamiebmx360]

Get an anti lift kit if you want to eliminate wheel hop as much as possible

[@honda44life]

Hi guys Where can i buy this ecs from ? Have a web site or somthing ?

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

Have to replace the one on my mk5 gti

[@youngrios]

So I do burnouts a lot in my mk6 . And when I'm parking or driving really slow and turning . I'm noticing a creeking clicking sound like old joints . Did I break something ?

[@ZaibAquil]

thats probably your suspension

[@youngrios]

@Jack Chatfield they said subframe was loose

[@TupinkJuanstink]

Just got my stage 1 dog bone in. Shits a whole new fucking world....even with a stock 1.8t. Cant wait till my tune now but then again I still drive this car for lyft so cant do too much...smh right..lulz

[@willie123811]

How's it holding up? Any issues?

[@flipdotify]

Extra turn…torque to yield?

[@AndyTrent90]

BFI's bolt is not torque-to-yield, but leaving the pendulum mount at 75ft lbs will make it rattle loose at some point. Stretch bolts still tighten past 75 ft lbs before stretching, but not by much. Rule of thumb for this application is "Guten Tight"

[@mwolf8863]

Hi. Can I fit it on vw jetta mk5 1.9 tdi? Thanks

[@wrangler0829]

You should be able to. Version 1

[@unimatrix424grid116]

But when you have a angular torque bolt you must replace it, right?

[@UberArchangel]

Silcone grease not regular grease. Regular Grease that eats rubber.

[@kevinhutchinson8129]

None of your BFI MK7 links work

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks for the heads up these should be fixed

[@edwardbrearey6413]

This was a terrible mod for my MK6 GLI with DSG. I put it right in the trash after 2 days due to it vibrating terribly.

[@charlesedwards3577]

You gotta give it time and miles to break in... mines took about 2 weeks to break in and smooth out vibrations

[@mattyice0007]

I just installed one on my 2016 gli and there was no vibration at all

[@ZAGAN-OZ]

I just did mine and it feels very bad. I will give it some time and might have to remove it.

[@friedspecialrice]

@@ZAGAN-OZ how did it work out in the end for you?

[@simonehayes4911]

Remove it, cut in half and reinstall

[@Bananas4Books]

I put one on my mk4 and it looks SOOO different

[@abtcup]

Rattle and hum

[@2_2_4_3]

With My luck the mount moves No thanks 😅