{"product_id":"034motorsport-spherical-rear-trailing-arms-vw-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk8-audi-s3-rs3","title":"034Motorsport Spherical Rear Trailing Arms - VW Golf GTI R Mk7 Mk8, Audi S3 RS3","description":"\u003ch6\u003eDescription\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit replaces the rear trailing arms on MQB and MQB EVO Volkswagen and Audi models with arms fitted with motorsport spherical bearings in place of the factory rubber bushes. The same rubber bush is used across the range from the Golf to the RS3, and it deflects under load, making the rear of the car feel vague, upsetting the suspension geometry and adding understeer - most noticeably on uneven surfaces in corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach arm uses an Aurora spherical bearing with a self-lubricating PTFE race liner, held in a black anodised billet aluminium housing with stainless steel spacers. Unlike polyurethane bushes, a spherical bearing lets the suspension articulate fully without binding while removing the slop of a flexing bush, for sharper and more predictable handling. The kit arrives fully assembled on new factory steel trailing arms, so it bolts straight in, and the bearings can be rebuilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e034 rate added cabin noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) as low to medium; more sound from the rear brakes at low speed is to be expected, especially with aftermarket pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAurora spherical bearings with self-lubricating PTFE race liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack anodised billet aluminium bearing housings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel bearing spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled on new factory steel trailing arms - bolt-in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves rear-end slop from bush deflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully rebuildable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRear trailing arms (new factory steel arms), fully assembled with spherical bearings, billet housings and stainless spacers - replaces OE 5QM 505 223 and 5QM 505 224\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch6\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand: \u003c\/b\u003e034 Motorsport\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer Part Number: \u003c\/b\u003e034-401-1033\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType: \u003c\/b\u003eRear Trailing Arm Kit - Spherical Bearing\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin: \u003c\/b\u003eUnited States\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Part: \u003c\/b\u003eYes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnit Quantity: \u003c\/b\u003e1 kit (left and right)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlacement on Vehicle: \u003c\/b\u003eRear, left and right\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBearing: \u003c\/b\u003eAurora spherical bearing, PTFE lined\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBearing Housing: \u003c\/b\u003eBillet aluminium, black anodised\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpacers: \u003c\/b\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNVH Level (034 rating): \u003c\/b\u003eLow to medium\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReplaces OE Part Numbers: \u003c\/b\u003e5QM 505 223, 5QM 505 224, 5Q0 505 541 A\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShipping Weight: \u003c\/b\u003eapprox. 4.6 kg\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch6\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\/Platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolf Mk7 \/ Mk7.5 incl. GTI, GTD, R (multi-link rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2015-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolf Mk8 \/ Mk8.5 GTI, GTD, R, 4MOTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQB EVO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022-2024 \/ 2025+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA3, S3, RS3 8V \/ 8V.5 (multi-link rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017-2020 (8V.5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA3 quattro, S3, RS3 8Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQB EVO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated by 034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSQ2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMQB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot stated by 034\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eYears shown are 034's US model years; UK build dates can differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly for cars with multi-link rear suspension. Lower-powered front-wheel-drive Golf and A3 models use a torsion beam rear axle with no trailing arms of this type, and the split cannot be shown by registration lookup alone - check that your car has the 5QM 505 223 \/ 224 arms listed above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure, send us your registration or VIN and we will confirm fitment before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt-in replacement for the factory trailing arms. 034 rate installation effort as medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a full alignment carried out after fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e034's own track alignment for their RS3 (with 034 camber mounts 034-601-1013, 265\/35-18 front and 245\/40-18 rear Michelin Sport Cup 2 tyres): front camber -3.0 degrees each side, caster 7.1 degrees, toe 0.6mm in each side; rear camber -1.5 degrees each side, toe 0.8mm in each side. 034 warn this set-up makes the car very lively and prone to oversteer, especially on lift-off mid-corner - it is not a road setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"034 Motorsport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56494957461883,"sku":"034-034-401-1033","price":596.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/6700\/2795\/files\/034motorsport-mqb-audi-volkswagen-spherical-rear-trailing-arm-bushings-mk7-vw-golf-r-gti-8v-a3-s3-8s-tts-034-401-1033-1.jpg?v=1791413776","url":"https:\/\/hazmotorsport.co.uk\/products\/034motorsport-spherical-rear-trailing-arms-vw-golf-gti-r-mk7-mk8-audi-s3-rs3","provider":"HAZ MOTORSPORT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}