The Audi TT 8N Cradle Subframe Rear Axle Mount is a component from the longitudinal body frame parts and brackets category, designed for the rear of the body. It ensures stable mounting of the rear axle, supports suspension geometry, and load transfer in the first-generation Audi TT construction.
Specifications and technical data
- SKU: 8N0500051D
- Mark: Audi
- Condition: Used
- OEM Part Number: 8N0500051D
- Substitutable numbers: 8N0500051D, 8N0 500 051 D
- Location on the vehicle: Rear
- Category: Frame Rails & Subframes
Purpose and Function in Audi TT 8N Construction
The cradle / rear axle mounting beam acts as a key bracket in the rear of the body. It is responsible for:
- stable mounting of the rear axle to the body structure, maintaining proper joint rigidity,
- distributing loads from the suspension to the longitudinal body frame parts,
- maintaining correct suspension geometry during driving, braking, and encountering uneven surfaces,
- limiting structural deformation in the rear area, which affects the vehicle's handling and predictable behavior.
Its placement at the rear of the body directly influences suspension operation, driving comfort, and the Audi TT 8N's track stability.
Construction and Role in the Load-Bearing System
The rear axle reinforcement beam belongs to the group of longitudinal body frame parts and brackets, therefore its construction is designed to handle significant working forces. In practice, this means:
- appropriately selected rigidity in the longitudinal and transverse planes,
- precise mounting points for the rear axle and suspension components,
- maintaining factory reference points for toe and camber adjustments.
Consequently, replacing a damaged cradle with a functional part restores correct suspension operation and facilitates subsequent geometry adjustments.
Benefits of Using an Original Audi Bracket
Choosing an original Audi rear axle bracket from the longitudinal body frame parts and brackets category is a beneficial solution both technically and operationally:
- factory fit to the Audi TT 8N's construction – no need for modifications or adjustments to mounting holes,
- maintaining the vehicle's original handling characteristics, in line with manufacturer's specifications,
- compatibility with original mounting points for bushings, control arms, and other rear suspension components,
- consistency with other longitudinal body frame parts, simplifying service and inspection work.
This solution is particularly recommended for accident repairs, suspension overhauls, and restoring the vehicle to its original driving parameters.
Condition, Installation, and Service Application
The offered rear axle cradle is a used part, allowing for economical repair while maintaining the original construction. In practice, it is most often used in situations such as:
- mechanical damage resulting from collisions or impacts to the rear of the undercarriage,
- corrosion or deformation affecting axle mounting stability,
- restoring suspension geometry after body and frame repairs.
Professional installation in a properly equipped service center ensures body alignment and correct setting of driving parameters after replacement.
Related Audi Longitudinal Body Frame Parts and Brackets
If you are looking for other components from the Audi longitudinal body frame parts and brackets category, check out the Audi longitudinal body frame parts and brackets available in our store to find a complete solution for your car.
Quattro Drive and the Importance of Rear Body Rigidity
For Audi TT models equipped with four-wheel drive, it is particularly important to maintain adequate rigidity of the rear structure, as it affects the drivetrain operation and vehicle stability. More about the specifics of AWD systems, their construction, and the selection of used components can be found in the article xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – comparison of AWD systems from BMW, Mercedes, Audi and VW, which discusses the construction and service differences between popular 4x4 systems.
