Tubular Front Cross Bar MAX – VW MK2

Stronger. Smarter. Built for more power.

The Fabless Tubular Front Cross Bar MAX is the ultimate bolt-in upgrade for the factory MK2 Golf/Jetta front cross member. Redesigned for high-horsepower applications, it features larger structural tubing for increased strength and stiffness—while still weighing less than stock.

New curved uprights offer improved clearance for intercooler piping and easier routing under the hood. Removable and interchangeable radiator tabs allow for a wider range of radiator fitment options, making cooling upgrades simple and flexible.

Designed with serious performance in mind, the MAX includes an integrated front engine mount to reduce engine movement and deliver more power to the wheels. The mount is included based on your selected engine and remains fully interchangeable to make engine or transmission changes easier.

The MAX also introduces three mounting positions for the front engine mount—drop the engine lower for more hood clearance, raise it for more ground clearance, or use the center hole to maintain factory engine height.

Despite its added strength and features, the MAX bar weighs only 7.23kg, with the mount and bushing just under 1kg (depending on engine choice)—a total weight savings of 1.5kg compared to OEM.

Slotted frame rail mounting holes and included washers ensure a smooth, precise installation.

Upgrade to the Tubular Front Cross Bar MAX and give your MK2 the strength, flexibility, and performance it needs—whether you're building for the street or the track.

Included

• Tubular Front Cross Bar MAX
• Integrated Jack Point
• Front Engine Mount with polyurethane bushing
• Mounting hardware for chassis
• Black powder coat
• One set of long rad tabs
• One set of short rad tabs
• One Mk2 center tab

Add-Ons

• Adjustable Upper Radiator Mounts - VW MK2 [MK3 VR6 Radiator]
• Upper Radiator Mounts - VW MK2 [8v/16v Radiator]
• Polyurethane Jack Pad

Compatibility

Vehicle

• MK2 VW Golf/Jetta

Engines

• 2.8L 12v VR6
• 2.8L 24V, 3.2L, 3.6L VR6
• 1.8L 8v/16v & 2.0L 16v
• 1.8T*
• 2.0L ABA and ABF 16v
• 2.3L 10v VR5
• 2.3L 20v VR5

* Additional hardware is needed in most 1.8T applications as the factory starter bolts are not long enough to bolt on the Front Engine Mount. We recommend the Front Engine Mount Hardware [Starter Bolts] - 1.8T Swaps for 1.8T engines.

Please see engine drop down for transmission compatibility.

Radiators

• 8v/16v Radiator
• MK3 VR6 Radiator (North American)

Removable lower rad pins are provided for fitment of both rad types listed. For the MK2 rad support, we offer bolt in upper radiator mounts for both options also. 

The short and long sets of radiator mounts included with the MAX Bar, allow you to perfectly dial in your radiator fitment. Choose a square set up, or angle it any way you prefer.

Fans

• Slim fans are recommended with the VR6 engine to ensure fitment. Check out our slim fan solution in our Engine Cooling dropdown under Swap Parts.