
VF-Engineering MK4 chassis sway bar end link / drop
link
All
VW type 4 chassis' are fitted with a pair of drop link arms connecting
each end the
front roll (sway) bar to the lower
wishbone. The drop links give support to the front roll (sway)
bar and help stability under cornering. However using a stiffer
roll (sway) bar exerts a greater force on the end links.
Stiffer suspension and bigger wheels also increase the load
transmitted
through the links. Hard driving and track use coupled with
uprated suspension will quickly deteriorate the original
links and rubber inserts. Volkswagen revised the designed
of the
links twice over the last 3 years and have changed several
aspect's such as the thickness of the arm, the material of
the arm (from metal to composite plastic) and the profile
of the
loop in which the rubber bush is housed.
To counteract all the additional loads placed on these links
by other performance upgrades, hard driving and outdated designs,
VF-Engineering chose to design and manufacture replacement
links to retrofit to all years. The VF-Engineering link is
a complete replacement, made from billet (solid) aluminum fitted
with moulded, high durometer polyurethane inserts. The body
is constructed from billet aluminum and supplied with new OE
Volkswagen hardware. The VF-Engineering drop link is a direct replacement
and fitting should take no more than 30 minutes and fits all
VAG Type 4 Chassis: Golf/Jetta 4, Beetle, Bora, Audi A3, Audi
TT.
The key importance in upgrading to our part is that you will
benefit from a much stronger design capable of withstanding
hard driving and complimenting an upgraded roll (sway) bar.
You will be taking advantage of updating to the current design
incorporating the latest changes made by VW to the the inner
profile of the bush housing. VF-Engineering has used custom high durometer
polyurethane bushes for a stiffer cornering feel. The link
arm itself is many times stronger than the OE plastic part. |