Why Should I Choose Your Dogbone Mount Products on my MQB Platform Car? | 034Motorsport FAQ

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[@icecubeninja7932]

For the b8.5 Audi S4, I want to install the 178mm crank pulley (the smaller version), do I still have to cut into the car to fit the pulley? Or is that only for the bigger crank pulley?

[@034motorsport]

The 179mm pulley should fit without modification!

[@DavidMartinez-kp4wp]

Is there a way to install the 034 pucks without removing the subframe? Is there a special tool to remove / press in the pucks?

[@034motorsport]

Replacing the subframe pucks should be done by a professional shop since it requires a special VAG tool to press these into the subframe.

[@crimsonsw21]

I currently have the street density upper mounts and both lower metal inserts in the stock pucks in my mk7.5 gti. NVH is I little higher than I'd like even with the stock pendulum, would you think going to the street density lower pucks and your arm without the inserts be harsher, softer or about the same? TIA

[@034motorsport]

The pucks are likely to create an NVH at idle. With the inserts properly installed in the stock pucks, there should only be noticeable slight NVH on initial take-off and in reverse. These should not be detectable during idle.

[@crimsonsw21]

@@034motorsport ok thanks, that is mainly my concern. In the winter take off rattles my interior, it's perfectly fine in the summer. Will the take off NVH from just the street density be higher than OEM + inserts?

[@034motorsport]

@@crimsonsw21 Unfortunately we have no way of really quantifying that, neither will have objectionable NVH.

[@crimsonsw21]

@@034motorsport ok thank you. I've been trying to find some reviews on them but I've found nothing. Everyone is all about polyurethane, and say the street density fail so they don't recommend them. As a mechanic myself I know that stuff needs to be used for it's intended purpose, and street density mounts are for a OEM+ setup and not for clutch dumps and abuse such like that. I want less compliance than stock, but less NVH than polyurethane, even if it means replacing mounts every few years. I'm more worried about the lower as that requires dropping the subframe, the upper mounts are easy enough to do in a afternoon at home

[@glubibobi]

I installed the upper and lower inserts on my Mk6 GTI and am getting a lot of vibrations. Is there a break in period? The actual oe subframe bushings were replaced recently so I wouldn’t suspect it’s anything to do with those.

[@034motorsport]

Please email us at [e-mail] and we can assist!

[@P_Tag]

Are these products available for the ea211 engine mk6 1.4t Jetta? I have been on the fence with getting the insert and found this video today. Seems as though this product is superior to the poly insert ones. Id like to get this style of insert if possible. Thank you

[@034motorsport]

We have some for your MK6! You can check them out here: www.034motorsport.com/volkswagen/jetta-gli/mkvi/1-4-tsi.html

[@sth801lifestyle]

are the 17mm bolts included with the dogbone mount kit re-usable? I need to replace my control arms and waiting on parts but can barely contain myself and want to install the 034 dogbone mount in my 2011 jetta 2.5 sedan now to hold me over till my hardware and tools arrive for my control arm ughhhhh

[@034motorsport]

You can typically re-use these bolts once, but feel free to email [e-mail] and we can help you out!

[@boostedsti04]

When I installed my Dogbone and inserts I had very noticeable nvh. Also a chatter sound at idle. I would like to get this fixed and installed properly. I have been in contact with your service people however they seem to email just once a day. Someone has said to install the inserts and Dogbone however before you don’t torque the puck side all the way keep it a few turns less then torqued and rock the motor then but in neutral instead of park then torque the bolt to spec. It doesn’t say that on the instructions however will this work?

[@034motorsport]

Please stay in communication with our technical support team via email, as that is your best form of contact to get this issue resolved.

[@S3brandon]

Installed the dogbone mount and insets on my s3 8v. On the dogbone arm itself do I need to tighten the bolt that's on it or is it already tighten to spec from you guys?

[@034motorsport]

The arm is torqued to spec right out of the box and ready to be installed on your vehicle!

[@S3brandon]

@@034motorsport thanks for the reply!.. cause wasn't sure, seamed lose compared to the stock arm

[@034motorsport]

It is likely because it is spinning with the spherical bearing. This is part of the design and the use of a spherical bearing allows for this.

[@cjlsniper]

I have a 2015 Audi A3 do you know which variation of the puck I would need

[@034motorsport]

You will have to look underneath your vehicle to see if you need Version 1 or Version 2 of our lower dogbone mount insert.

[@smiththesun]

I think version 1. Did you figure it out?