Strengthen your chassis and improve underbody clearance with this billet rear tunnel brace designed for MQB-platform vehicles. Engineered as a direct replacement for the factory stamped brace, this upgrade delivers increased rigidity while providing additional clearance for larger aftermarket exhaust and drivetrain components.

Key Features:

• Precision-machined from solid 6061 aluminum
• Upgraded 8mm thickness for increased chassis rigidity
• Improved clearance for larger exhaust and aftermarket piping
• Direct bolt-on installation with no drilling or cutting required
• Anodized finish for corrosion resistance and long-term durability
• No increase in noise, vibration, or harshness

Specifications:

• Condition: Brand New
• Product Type: Rear Tunnel Brace
• Material: 6061 Aluminum Alloy
• Surface Finish: Anodized
• Replacement Part Number: 5Q0802128
• Vehicle Layout: FWD & AWD (MQB only)

Installation:

• Bolt-on installation using factory mounting points
• Torque serrated flange nuts to 20 Nm
• Confirm factory brace part number before installation

Fitment:

• Golf VII / VII.5 (2013–2020)
• Golf VIII (2020+)
• Golf Variant / Estate (2014+)
• Golf Sportvan (2014–2020)
• Jetta MQB (2020–2022)
• Passat B8 (2018–2024)
• T-Roc (2018+)
• Taos (2021–2023)
• Arteon (2017+)
• A3 Saloon / Sportback 8V (2013–2020)
• A3 Saloon / Sportback 8Y (2020+)
• A3 Cabriolet 8V (2015–2021)
• Q2 (2017+)
• Leon 5F (2013–2020)
• Leon KL (2020+)
• Ateca (2016+)
• Formentor (2021+)
• Octavia 5E (2014–2021)
• Octavia NN (2020+)
• Superb 3V (2015+)

What’s Included:

• 1x Billet Rear Tunnel Brace
• 4x Serrated Flange Nuts (M8 x 1.25)

Why Upgrade?

The factory tunnel brace is thin and restrictive, especially when running larger exhaust systems. This billet replacement reinforces a critical chassis point while improving clearance—making it an ideal upgrade for street builds, performance driving, or modified MQB setups.