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Bosal 251-235 Exhaust Bracket - Front
Bosal BRExhaust Exhaust Bracket for Volkswagen
The Bosal BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket, part number 251-235, is a direct-fit exhaust bracket for select Volkswagen front pipe inlet applications. Built from steel, it is made to replace worn or damaged OE-style exhaust hanger points and help keep the exhaust system positioned correctly.
BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket components are part of Bosal’s direct-fit exhaust line, focused on replacement parts that match original mounting locations and vehicle-specific fitment. This makes 251-235 a practical choice for Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Cabriolet, Rabbit Convertible, and Rabbit Pickup exhaust repairs.
Key Features
- Steel construction for exhaust mounting support
- Direct-fit BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket design
- Two mounting holes
- Measures 3.5 in. long and 1 in. wide
- Designed for front pipe inlet applications on select Volkswagen models
- Part number 251-235 for easy identification
Detailed Description
This Bosal exhaust bracket is engineered as a replacement for original equipment hanger and insulator mounting points on select Volkswagen exhaust systems. It is intended for front pipe inlet locations and is listed across multiple Golf, Jetta, Cabriolet, Rabbit Convertible, and Rabbit Pickup applications from 1981 through 1992. By restoring the mounting point, 251-235 helps keep the exhaust assembly aligned and secured in the correct position.
Fits 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 1990-1992 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 1989 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 1985-1988 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 1985-1987 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; Fits 1990-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, Front; Fits 1986-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Fits 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Fits 1981-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; Fits 1985-1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A; Fits 1983-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, N/A; Fits 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, N/A; Fits 1981-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, N/A.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
Common Repair Uses
- Broken or rusted exhaust bracket at the front pipe inlet
- Loose exhaust mounting point causing movement under the vehicle
- Misaligned exhaust components after bracket failure
- Noise from exhaust contact with nearby underbody parts
- Replacement of a damaged OE-style hanger on Volkswagen exhaust systems
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle’s year, model, and exhaust location before ordering, especially on Volkswagen Golf and Jetta applications with federal emissions or chassis/VIN breakpoints. Match the bracket to the front pipe inlet position shown in the fitment data. Inspect the surrounding hanger, insulator, and pipe condition during installation so the replacement bracket can seat correctly.
Quality Assurance
Bosal manufactures BRExhaust replacement parts using premium rubber and steel construction standards across the line, with a focus on direct-fit replacement and correct positioning for exhaust components. Part number 251-235 is built for vehicle-specific exhaust bracket replacement on listed Volkswagen applications.
| Brand | Bosal |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 251-235 |
| Position | BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket, Front |
| Material | Steel |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Length | 3.5 |
| Series | Direct-fit exhaust |
| Subtitle | Direct-fit |
| Title | Exhaust bracket |
| Width | 1 |
This part fits 61 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Federal Emissions Equipped; Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket |
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | Front | Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Federal Emissions Equipped; Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket |
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1991 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | Front | Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Golf | GL | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Federal Emissions Equipped; Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket |
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | Front | Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1990 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Federal Emissions Equipped; Inlet; Split Date To: To 12/1/1989; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1989 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Federal Emissions Equipped; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1988 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Federal Emissions Equipped; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1987 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Federal Emissions Equipped; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | To Chassis # H927219; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1986 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Cabriolet | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Federal Emissions Equipped; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | To Chassis # H927219; Inlet; Split Date To: To Chassis # H927219; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1985 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1984 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1984 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1984 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.7L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1984 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Convertible | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1984 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Convertible | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | From VIN # E_011303; Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1984 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Convertible | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | To VIN E_011302; Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1983 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1983 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.7L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1983 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Convertible | 1.7L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1983 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Pickup | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1982 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1982 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.7L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1982 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Pickup | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1981 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1981 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.7L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket | |
| 1981 | Volkswagen | Rabbit Pickup | 1.6L | L4 | N/A | Front Pipe; Inlet; BRExhaust Replacement Exhaust Bracket |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.