High quality rubber and improved stress bearing make upper control arm bushings more durable

The Hamburg Company Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG is offering a new range of improved upper control arm bushings for Volkswagen models. These chassis components have been redesigned due to their exposure to high levels of stress. The expert team at Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG have strengthened the critical cross section in the rubber component and also used a high-quality elastomer. This combination results in the new MEYLE-HD part lasting much longer than the original design. The upper control arm bushing is available from automotive parts retailers and comes with a four year guarantee.

Control arm bushings are exposed to strong forces during acceleration, braking and cornering. Bad roads or weather conditions can also contribute towards them becoming worn and less effective. Worn control arm bushings will in turn place increased stress on other suspension components and can cause wear throughout the suspension. This may lead to lower levels of safety and costly repairs to the chassis.

When performing numerous tests in the company’s own laboratory the engineers at Wulf Gaertner Autoparts identified the quality and the geometry of the rubber as being the main weak points in the conventional upper arm control bushing. In order to obtain a longer service life the engineers optimised the cross-section of the rubber and used an improved rubber compound. This rubber material has optimal damping characteristics. Also, the outer casing has been modified by reinforcing the necessary edge so that the casing can be pressed in easily. The new MEYLE-HD upper arm control bushing is now available for the vehicle models VW Golf V, Golf VI, Polo 9N, Touran, Caddy, Jetta, Scirocco, Audi A3, Skoda Octavia, Fabia, Praktik, Roomster, Superb and Seat Ibiza, Altea, Leon, Corboda.

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts develops and manufactures parts under the name of „MEYLE” and stocks a range of approximately 13,300 items. The superior quality of the MEYLE-HD range, developed in house by the companies experienced engineers offers the aftermarket a durable solution without compromising comfort. This family run business has now developed over 560 HD parts which have been technically optimised for use in thousands of different vehicle models.

These are available in the UK from our subsidiary MEYLE UK LTD.