Dropping the subframe for front sway bar

[chipattack911]

I know there are a bunch of threads on here touching on front sway bar installs, but I can't seem to find any definite info on which subframe bolts to replace when dropping the subframe.

I was planning on buying the ECS spacer kit that includes 2 bolts, but which other subframe bolts do I need to replace?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/Subframe_Bolt/ES8640/

^I found these bolts, but am I supposed to replace all the subframe bolts I remove with these bolts?

 

[damagi123]

dont bother with that kit at all. either go with full fledged subframe locking collars like tyrolsport or 034 or just get the 6 replacement bolts, that ecs spacer kit does nothing

 

[damagi123]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9p6ytFbkwY
this video has your answer on which bolts and is a solid one to cover the install but he makes it look easier than it is just so you know

 

[chipattack911]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9p6ytFbkwY
this video has your answer on which bolts and is a solid one to cover the install but he makes it look easier than it is just so you know

I just called ECS and the sales rep on the phone said I would need all of these bolts for dropping the subframe:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_V--2.5/Suspension/Subframe/ES2710849/

However, this is contradictory to their video that you posted where they show that you only need to replace 8 bolts that are included with their sway bar kit.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_V--2.5/ES2162512/
And it gets even better when their online sway bar kit also contradicts their video by showing 12 bolts included with the kit.

 

[damagi123]

I forgot about the two dog bone bolts. Good call but seriously that's all you need. I did weeks of research before doing that project and that was very recently. Just follow that video and you're golden. Although you may run into your OEM sway bar brackets not coming off. Mine were welded on there and I ended up having to cut my oem sway bar into pieces with a grinder so I didn't have to take the whole sub frame off