DESCRIPTION
Improve your Audi's handling performance, steering precision and gearbox shifting with a Powerflex PFF85-410PA bushing. PFF85-410PA and PFF85-410PABLK fits models in Position #2 in the Bushing Diagram.
For aftermarket control arms (by measurement, see below) use PFF85-410.
These urethane performance bushings replace the stock rubber front control arm back bushings on the Golf Mk4, Jetta Mk4, New Beetle and Audi A3. Stock rubber control arm bushings give a disconnected and mushy feel to the front suspension, especially when worn as the bushing deflects more than it should. You get sloppy steering, vibrations, and poor handling which makes the car feel unstable. These urethane bushings are stiffer than stock rubber and will not deflect as much. This helps keep the alignment in check with less variation. The car feels more planted and confidence-inspiring. And a limited lifetime warranty means you'll likely never have to pay for another bushing ever again.
Sold as a pair for the rear position in the front control arm. Replaces VW/Audi part number 1J0407181.
Note: Aftermarket control arms may have a thinner body and use a thinner bushing than the original VAG part. We encourage you to measure the thickness of the arm at this location so we can supply the correct bushing. The original arm is 23mm and we have seen aftermarket arms with 21mm thickness. See the diagram below for more detail. Select the size you need from the options above.
Unlike other urethane bushings using only one or two urethane grades, Powerflex design engineers choose the correct hardness to allow for the specific movement or rigidity required for each component while minimizing unwanted NVH. Bushings are typically produced in one of three grades – Yellow (70-80A, approximately 25% stiffer than stock), Purple (80-90A, approximately 30% stiffer than stock), and Black (90-95A, approximately 80% stiffer than stock). Select a Street or Race bushing from the options above.
Street Bushing Features:
- Street Bushings come in Yellow (70A durometer, 25% stiffer than original) or Purple (80A durometer, +30% stiffer than original) based on location
- Direct replacement
- Engineered using the highest quality polyurethane to minimize noise, vibration and harshness
- Stainless steel machined components
- Lifetime limited warranty
Race Bushing Features:
- Black color bushing (95A durometer, +80% stiffer than original)
- Direct replacement
- Designed for track use
- Engineered using the highest quality polyurethane to minimize noise, vibration and harshness
- Stainless steel machined components
- Lifetime limited warranty
Note: Bushings are sold in the number required at a specified location. Purchasing quantity 1 will include enough bushings for the left and right location for a single vehicle.
Bushing Reference Part Number:
1J0407181
Bushing Location Diagram:
TECHNICAL DETAILS
PRODUCT WARRANTY
PowerflexUSA's limited Lifetime Warranty reflects confidence in both their products and also the history of fanatical customer service.
PowerflexUSA does not have a time-based warranty policy because issues that customers have are always an opportunity to learn. Where a problem has occurred due to incorrect fitting, we have always asked if the reason for the error was due to poor fitting instructions. When a part fails, we strive to understand if the part is being used outside of its design parameters. And like all manufacturing we have had the occasional material quality issue and in these cases, we have always replaced parts without question.
For warranty service please see the below instructions:
- Contact Powerflex USA directly via their online Warranty Page.
- Note the ViVA Performance Order ID associated with the bushing; including details of the installation and any changes made, with photos of the failed part.
- The Warranty only applies to parts purchased from ViVA Performance.
- The Warranty is limited to the replacement of suspension bushings supplied.
- There is no Warranty coverage for consequential part failure or labor for installation.
- The Warranty applies to the original purchaser only, no exceptions.
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