Rear Sway Bar and Link UPGRADE 2019 Golf R

Today we upgrade the rear sway bar on the Golf R! Replacing a rear sway bar and sway bar links is one of the best suspension modifications a FWD and AWD car can get. This is a sway bar upgrade, but if you are having sway bar bushing noise, sway bar link noise, you can follow this DIY as well. Upgrading a rear sway bar introduces more oversteer in a FWD/AWD car. This allows the car to turn easier. The best part it doesn't impact the car in normal driving conditions. Thank you to WD-40 for being such a great partner on this video #humblemechanic
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[@Slap0]

I love how you show us alternative ways to do things.

[@MyzteryMedia]

Steven L no one else does it like him

[@IsaacReddinger]

#flatratedoneright

[@rodcosta2345]

Charles, the lighting, editing and recording is getting as good as the mechanical part! Great job as always!

[@MegaHollywood1971]

For anyone that needs the part #'s for the Lower End Link Bolt and Sway Bar Bushing Bracket Bolts they are: N-107-765-01 and N-107-658-01

[@rs-flamingo]

Really appreciate how you put in the safety warnings, not something you see in a lot of KZbin installs.

[@ProjectSimRacing]

Thank you so mush for the video! I've just installed mine thanks to you, and I can't believe what a difference it made😍😲 Just insane! Way more then I could imagine! Thanks!

[@alexturcin7390]

Changed the rear sway bar on my bmw f10 to a H&R one. Night and day difference. Really pleased.

[@arielcuret314]

Thank you for helping us on how to fix our VW's. Videos are awesome and simple to understand how to do it, also thanks for the precautions that we need to bear in mind!!!

[@robertdavis5714]

Job well done, appreciate all close-up filming.

[@gmans7859]

We love our Race Ramps Wheel Cribs for settling/preloading suspension for proper torquing of the hardware.

[@xXxXFALL3NXxXx]

I definitely know first hand how loose that rear end can be in these cars, so in your first five mod recommendation video where you recommended this mod could not have been more spot on. Wheels and ecu flashes can wait.

[@waliboy3382]

Excellent detail, excellent camera work, excellent lighting. Just excellent!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!!

[@NeXuS858]

Great video I had the EMD Rear sway bar and end link set installed pretty much like a month after I got my S3. Best suspension mod!

[@paulhume469]

A review please how it changed an haw does it feel like now

[@8gti9]

Just did this upgrade on my MK7.5 R a few hours ago. This tutorial made it super easy. Especially when the exhaust is off. Thank you very much!

[@rmc5278]

hi buddy do you know what the part numbers are for the nut and bolt that goes through the bottom of the droplink ? thankyou.

[@8gti9]

@@rmc5278 it's a stud that comes out of the link

[@nickamburgey9738]

Thanks for addressing the Alltrack differences.

[@paulglowacz1765]

Really awesome Video Charles, Very helpful and informative...I learnt so much watching it and re-watching it....Keep up the great work...Love each and every video you make

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@pojay52]

@18:06, it is cool to see the sidewall flex on the driver rear tire. Currently shopping for rear sway bar for my R. Thanks!

[@MattSump]

Very thorough! Nice work Charles

[@davidlovett3077]

I always hit like first, as your videos are always perfect!!! I love your perfectionism, start to finish, with All aspects!!! Thanks, as always😁!!!

[@HumbleMechanic]

🙏 thank you

[@LastHumansGarage]

enjoyed this one.. a rear sway is next on my list.

[@MisterWannabee]

When I first installed the 034 RSB on my '18 R, it felt lively in normal driving but turning into high speed sweepers felt spooky, like the back end wanted to come around - didn't like that at all. Once I installed their upgraded front sway as well, however, the car felt much better. The greatly reduced amount of lean works well with the McPherson suspension to maintain negative camber in turns for more grip, and the car feels safe. My personal recommendation is to do both bars.

[@meissnerflux]

What size rear bar?

[@Fastboi69420]

Thanks, I’ve been wondering about that… I have a front strut bar along with rear sway & strut bar so maybe it’s not that bad but there have been some scary oversteer moments

[@240fxst]

The DCC is more than enough for me. All cars have limits regardless of mods. I am confident with the all wheel drive system in race mode. If it understeers then I have pushed that limit. I don’t need to go any faster, just enjoying the G’s!!Thx for sharing.

[@JustinStrife]

I did front and rear on my 2012 GTI when I went coilovers. Love how planted it is. I bought the same coilover model for my 6R and plan on doing front and rear swaybars too for it.

[@juliomolina4079]

Great work! Always getting it done!

[@danielmelendez1192]

Rear sway bar upgrades always do wonders in most applications. My Charger has a Eibach and Corolla has a whiteline. Both cars grip while turning. My corolla even now kicks the rear out instead of understeering

[@DonsShed]

Thanks Charles, great video, I will re-watch it again just before installing my Whiteline Rear Swaybar and Whiteline Endlinks to my R in the next few weeks :) Cheers, Don (Perth WA)

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome. Thanks Don! 😎

[@spdrcrj]

Thank you for the video Charles! I just replaced the rsb on my ‘19 R following your video. Except I used jack stands and didn’t lower the exhaust. Initial in/out of the rsb was a pain, like you said. But, after doing it once, the process and angles were easy. Thanks again for posting!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome. How’s she drive?

[@spdrcrj]

Definitely notice she can take the turns at higher speeds than before.

[@luisamoa2500]

Why can't everybody shoot videos like this guy, freaking clear video quality 😎 What are the things hanging from the 📷 under the car when you were driving? zip ties?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks so much 🙏. The zip ties are another GoPro. The footage was really dark so I didn’t use it

[@robertdavis5714]

Did this on MK7 and fortunately had installed at a shop I use (because their problem to correct), same exact end links as yours. The problem I had was end link mounted to frame, the OEM bolt could not handle the stiffness of bigger sway bar and would rattle and to eliminate had to weld nut to frame to make rigid.

[@Kash1596]

I love H&R man good pick!

[@billmcdonald2436]

Another excellent video. Thank you!

[@firersc4]

Wish I could find a channel this good with a guy that loves Kia souls! Love this channel, not a big fan of VW.

[@AttilatheHuntamer]

"Super easy. Barely an inconvenience." Nice Pitch Meeting reference

[@HumbleMechanic]

One of the only things I watch on KZbin. HAHHA That dude is hilarious.

[@spinnetti]

Always my first suspension mod on the 'Dubs... Just changed out my 034 bar for an APR one couple days ago as the 034 bar is not quite stiff enough even on the stiff setting for my needs (S3 - which seems to need more rear bar than the R))

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

I dont like working on VWs, but your videos are very helpful for when I do.

[@HumbleMechanic]

AWESOME!

[@aussiebloke609]

Sounds like the start of a beer commercial. "I don't always like working on VWs - but when I do, I prefer to watch Humble Mechanic first." Stay greasy, my friends. :-D

[@TheEddysGarage]

Gat a better alignment with some front toe out (2mm total) and slight rear toe in (.5-1mm total) and it handles even better with fantastic turn in feel.

[@8gti9]

Another mod added to my to do list for my 19 R. Thnx!!!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yassss

[@a3rocks851]

I did the exact same sway bar upgrade with those 034 links. They do make a little noise but that i can accept for the performance enhancement. On my Audi with Bilstein coilovers. The handling is amazing.

[@HumbleMechanic]

How long before you got noise?

[@a3rocks851]

I could hear a noise immediately after install but only at very low speed under 3 mph and windows down. I have put at least 40,000 miles on those links and no failure. I have visually checked them a few times and ball bearing looks good.

[@tobykemp8897]

Hi Charles. Thank you so much for your channel. The clarity of what you do is fantastic and inspiring. Can I ask, if I'm upgrading to KW clubsport coilovers is this still a relevant mod, or should I use the money elsewhere? Many thanks.

[@MrDannyzwo]

Soo clean ! Super !

[@johnnyturbo8460]

*This is a HUGE Audi upgrade too!!*

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep!

[@everythingloud4068]

I love your videos. I have a 2001 jetta glx 12v vr6 and just got a 2001 Audi quattro a4 b5 2.8l for $400 it just needed a timing chain tensioner

[@christopherbell7561]

I love a rear sway bar / roll bar upgrade to!

[@HumbleMechanic]

:)

[@13cpapin]

I'm sure it's too late for the Craftsman giveaway, however, I do enjoy your videos. In fact, the videos are helping me keep my Audi A4 on the road. Thank you!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks so much!!! Stay tuned for a huge tool giveaway later this year!!!

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I upgraded the RSB to a 26mm 034 within a few months after getting my 2018 S3. Totally worth it.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Awesome.

[@paulhume469]

Why? Can you tell your review please Thanks

[@japjoe7]

Your videos are always fantastic!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you

[@jamesphilpott4241]

May diff not 100% in middle

[@MrRiftman]

This will be a big help when I get around to doing this on my S3

[@MS-hd8yq]

Top shelf video Charles 👍. Don't even own a VW, but still can learn something

[@HumbleMechanic]

Man that means a lot. Thank you

[@MS-hd8yq]

@@HumbleMechanic I'm just a diy driveway mechanic. I know how long it takes me to do things sometimes. I can't imagine the added work of camera set up, talking, explaining, voiceover and editing. The clear and well lit video is super helpful. Your hard work is greatly appreciated, by me and many others I suspect. Looking forward to the Miata stuff down the road.

[@ketillundsrensen6167]

Nice to see somebody how's not just making there car a straight pipe and put more power to the engine. The R has plenty of power as is. And suspe spension, breaks upgrades a d chassi upgrade is also fun. I remember when i had a Corolla AE92 GSi and my friend had a G2 GTi 8V his car was a bit faster but i could beat him in small roads because i put on some H&R springs, Bilstein dampers and Toyo CF1 tyres and he put on a Super cheap hight adjustable suspension and Roadstone tyres. His car was to stif to control the small bumbs in the road and his tyres didn't have enough grip to drive it as fast, it maybe could, but you have no feeling of how much you where pushing the tyres. After some time my friend switched to the same tyres and the CF1 is now his favorite Tyre for his cars because it's good value for the money. Would love to se a laptime with a Stock, yours and a engine modified only golf R to se the gains maybe with 3 diffrend drivers and make it a test like some body does to motocross mashines where they have a lot of diffrend riders frome a matures to pro's to see with is the best for them and and why

[@HumbleMechanic]

that would be super fun!

[@mattcleary3727]

You sir, are a wizard.

[@parptarf]

This helps a lot on RWD cars too. My old 968 was much better at turn in with a fatter rear sway bar.

[@Blaylock1988]

I had issues with the mounting hardware (bolts and nuts) from 034's end links rusting out almost instantly after 1 snow storm with lots of road salt. Keep an eye on those and consider replacing them with something that handles the winter better.

[@HumbleMechanic]

We don’t really have winter here. These do require maintenance. I’m going to run them and see how they hold ip

[@patkelly7999]

Great stuff Charles, Happy Thanksgiving to You and Your Family:):)

[@HumbleMechanic]

You too Pat. Thank you

[@braddowns17]

On the ball joint type fittings. If you can't get a triple square in it or have one that doesn't have a way to put anything in it you can squeeze the joint tight with a pair of channel locks and get the nut off

[@HumbleMechanic]

You can. Typically that ruins the joint. Not an issue ir replacing, but will be if you are putting it back on

[@amishterrorist17]

Now this next step may take a little while, so if you need to take a crap, now's the time to do it. All joking aside these videos are very thorough. Keep up the great work. 😂

[@MyzteryMedia]

amishterrorist17 I may or may now be taking one watching this. I’ll check back when I’m done

[@whydoihave6neutrals772]

MyzteryMedia should i call a doctor my guy?

[@RokBenni]

Freaking awesome..it is so amazing how much that rear sway improves the turn in & tossabilities ( I know that's not a word, but it fits) When I had a beefier rear sway installed on my MK7 GTI....it was night and day when I hit the whiny roads. Great Video....loving the progression of the car.

[@HumbleMechanic]

100% LOVE THIS MOD.

[@101TheKMan]

Hey Charles, do you know how much stiffer this is over stock? I’ve been looking everywhere with no luck...

[@SomeOne-on6yf]

Is there any way you can make a video on how to turn off the ACC light when you remove your bumper? If i take it to the dealership the car will get TD1

[@jacobmcgrath1419]

Hey Charles, could you send a link for the hardware? I want to install my new sway bar and assumed it would come with new bolts but alas. Great video as always!

[@cesarjvt]

Very good video

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you!

[@kylewinslow4609]

You need your own TV show!

[@GrapeSodaGarage]

Great stuff as always! Hey what brand of lift do you have in your garage? Thanks -Jake

[@jeffmcconnell6214]

Is there any particular reason you went with this size RSB? I noticed they have bigger and smaller, so I was just curious

[@pearlyeast5702]

Could you please provide some input regarding the wedge shape bushing on the sway bar links? They do not sit properly and cause an annoying "clunking" sound.

[@ToxicDeflect]

I upgraded my sway bar and went sliding off a turn now I need upgraded tires and to reseal the oil pan 😂 you should express that stiffer suspension puts more reliance on the stickiness of the tires

[@lchd2392]

Hi Charles. I just ordered the RSB and End Links. Do you have the part numbers for the one-time use hardware? I’d like to get that ordered as well. Thanks for the great videos!

[@Herbotis]

Thanks for the video! It’s helped :)

[@HumbleMechanic]

awesome

[@MrMacroJesseSky]

Bought an Eibach rear sway bar for my Mk6 gti after having gone stage 2. The OE sway bars in the mk6 are metal. Do you feel there is still major benefit to replace them?

[@leonlou3422]

I installed rear sway bar on my s3 8p too, just wondering is it necessary to install a front sway bar upgrade as well? Do it worth it? Or just rear one is good enough

[@kevinj1229]

Id like to replace the stock sway bar on my 2019 VW ARTEON, but in my place the only option is a Front and Rear sway bar package, do you think I need to replace both of them or just the rear one ?

[@rmc5278]

hi Charles thanks for video very helpful 👌 . do you know the part numbers for bolt and nut that goes through the droplink at the bottom ? thankyou .

[@kai_291]

Would love to see you fit KW V3 on the Golf R as the next mod.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Been talking to KW about it

[@endurable]

I had those same 034 end links installed on my S3 last week. Now that you've had them installed for a few weeks, do you find them to be slightly creaky? Forums seem to be split on whether or not they should be.

[@kuken166]

Great video! Could you please do a similar one but for the installation of the front swaybar?

[@HumbleMechanic]

I may at some point. Just to see the different

[@Evs_Projects]

Awesome buddy, il try and get this mod onto my s3 8l

[@turnerupdegrave]

Hey Charles have some questions about the VW 1.4 TC Jetta. Is it common for the newer Jetta 2019 to rattle at high rpm (4500-5000)

[@leonardnose5695]

Thats a beautiful car. Have you thought about getting different exhaust system?

[@sato730x]

Would it be an easier install if the suspension was loaded up by just backing the car up on ramps?

[@carcrazyarjun]

I’ve Done the same on my GTI. But I am having a clunking sound when I go over a rough road or bump. Also upgraded with the dynamic + end links from 034. What do we need to do ?

[@bjalger9178]

Thank you. So impressed with all your post. I always check your site for any suggestions or ideas on any VW’s I’ve owned. Now that i have a 2018 Golf R Mk 7.5, have you explore a rear fig light on a Golf R? Always admire german cars and swedish cars like Volvo with their rear fogs. Pls research and post. Thanks a million! Bj- Wash dc area.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you so so much 🙏

[@harryberry474]

Is there a good spot on the rear area for the Golf R to jack it up to raise both sides at the same time so I can use the reinforced pinch welds for my jack stands? On My Mk4 Jetta I did just that using a long reach jack and a 2x4 to distribute the load using the beam axle to lift the car...that worked great but the independent rear is a different beast altogether. Any suggestions?

[@avexnsx]

+1 for RSB upgrade too... .perhaps one of the cheapest suspension mods... I'm looking to upgrade my GTi bar as well.. @humblemechanic do you happen to know the stock size? Btw, happy belated thanksgiving!

[@jasongtivr6]

What would your first frame stiffening mod be? If you got one?

[@johnzhu5735]

great video! I just want to mention that your links section is missing the triple squares.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thanks for the heads up!!! I’ll fix it.

[@mikejames3263]

Hey, I significantly dropped my alltrack, and since, have a terrible squeak from the front oem sway bar bushings. Can they be replaced without removing the whole bar? In other words, is it similar in procedure to an mk4, for example?

[@jklcabras9218]

Can I do it this way on a mk7 gti? I like how the endlinks were bolted onto the control arms before hooking them up to the sway bar.

[@HumbleMechanic]

You still might have to drop the exhaust, but it should be 99% the same. Probably easier

[@smashmclovin]

Seems so simple with the proper precautions and tools. Would an alignment be necessary or recommended after the install? I have the same seat bar sitting in a box in the garage, saving up for some endlinks.

[@HumbleMechanic]

No alignment needed. And I totally meant to mention that.

[@winthedaysports]

Hey Charles did this other day, used your video a the tutorial, all went well - test drive I am getting some "clunking" not really sure why all is tight and torqued. Any possible thoughts?

[@stevecuahuizo792]

Awesome video your so detailed on the install I love it. DAT R launch 🚀 control is the shit

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you 🙏

[@bradstiff9075]

Hi Charles. I only have two stands and a jack. Is it OK to load and torque one side at a time?

[@dorkultra]

kind of weird how you had to raise the passenger's side to get to the top bolt but not the drivers side. thanks for making this video, make it look so easy lol

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yeah I thought that too. Weird indeed

[@jtsherri]

What is your opinion of running stock links with a smaller, upgraded bar, Charles? I think most probably aren't as diligent about maintenance as you (i.e. cleaning the aftermarket pieces and greasing bushings regularly) - myself included. Instead, I've been beating around the idea of grabbing either a TTRS bar or one of the smaller aftermarket bars available and running stock links and bushings. Curious to know your thoughts!

[@elias8654]

Does this upgrade confuse the 4wd system.

[@kenanokanovic8677]

Hello Is it better to do the front sway bar too or it decreases handling in some ways I am planing to buy front and rear einbach swat my bar Thank you

[@boykovictor]

Charles I need some help. I have a Audi S3 V6 3.2. I have a light on my dashboard “automatic wipers and automatic light sensor defective” there is any way on vcds modifi the values to bi pass this message ?

[@incredibleCricket]

Swaybar and end-links do not need to have the suspension at ride height/loaded to be torqued down, not sure what your reasoning was for that. Bushings that will flex/move with the suspension ie control arms DO need to be torqued at ride height....but not swaybars/links, the swaybar bushings are fixed to the chassis and do not “move” based on vehicle/suspension movement. And the tightening position for the links will not affect their movement or “resting/ride height” position whether it’s torqued up in the air or at ride height. That’s my only comment, everything else was great love your vids. Great work!

[@abdelazizallali27382]

Where is the blue one. I miss it. Good job. i like work and the new parts.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Still have her. She’s kinda “put away” while we do some goodies on the R.

[@feiyangchen361]

Can u do a vedio on ur lift And garage.

[@Legend1518]

Try that on a 20 year old golf. Nice clean bolts/nuts to work with is easy........

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahah no doubt

[@geneqco]

Great video Charles! One of the big criticisms of say a TTRS (similar would apply to Golf R) compared to something like a Cayman S is its handling and steering response due to front weight bias. To what extent do you think a good rear sway bar and a bit of toe out up front would correct this? How close to the handling of a Cayman do you think you could get?

[@Strata1R]

how important is it to replace the old bolts?

[@intertan]

how about a video on your car lift? always wondered if those things were safe and the best way to use them

[@HumbleMechanic]

That’s a great idea!!!!!

[@J-ThomasRST]

Super easy, barely an inconvenience... lol, I caught that. Yeah, yeah, yeah

[@HumbleMechanic]

Hahaha I love the pitch meetings

[@muznick]

"Wow, wow, wow ... wow!"

[@HumbleMechanic]

😂