The ECS Tuning Spherical Dogbone / Pendulum Mount is specifically designed for the VW DQ381 7-Speed DSG-equipped models to drastically reduce wheel hop by controlling the fore/aft motion of the driveline. Our state of the art design starts at a custom machined, billet 6061-T6 aluminum bearing housing that contains a stainless steel, teflon-lined spherical bearing. This bearing replaces the factory-designed rubber bushing, featuring all weather seals that capture the spherical bearing to keep the elements out and keep the bearing operating maintenance-free. Next, our pendulum arm is also machined from billet 6061-T6 aluminum to connect the bearing housing to the subframe mounting bushing.
Our Spherical Pendulum Mount allows for smooth power delivery through the driveline and straight to the tires, all with very minimal chassis feedback to balance comfort with performance. A must have for any vehicle driven aggressively! Proudly designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.!
PART DESIGN
In-house engineered, tested and quality inspected in Wadsworth, Ohio at ECS Tuning headquarters
Bearing Housing:
6061 aluminum bearing housing with US-sourced stainless steel spherical bearing and Teflon race
All-weather rubber seals keep dirt and debris out of the bearing for long-lasting, maintenance-free operation
Black anodized finish
Pendulum Arm:
6061 aluminum arm connects bearing housing to subframe bushing
Black anodized finish
KIT CONTENTS
Pre-assembled pendulum arm and bearing housing
New TTY hardware (front and subframe)
PERFORMANCE FEATURES
Enhanced control of the fore/aft movement of the driveline to allow for seamless power transfer to the tires. Wheel hop is decreased, throttle response is improved, and gear engagement is more precise.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our ECS Pendulum Mount was designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing
INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
Need installation tips? We put together a full installation tutorial from start to finish including how to remove your OEM parts in detail! See our Installation PDF under the INSTALLATION Tab for more information.
** We strongly recommend the use of a performance subframe bushing insert with upper bushing engagement, such as our ECS Billet/Poly Dogbone Bushing Insert - See complete kit under ES4465612 **
